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Kaikoura Fishing Tours

Member since May 2019 Kaikoura, New Zealand
Background
Kaikoura Fishing Tours promises you a productive day to sea. Under the guidance of Captain Tomo, you'll be in some truly capable hands, as he helps you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish. With over 20 years of fishing experience, and 17 years guiding, he's a true outdoorsman. But he never forgets his roots. A family man, he loves to welcome kids on board, sharing his trips and tricks with them, to get them landing their first catch. Bring the whole family aboard and start fishing!

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Kaikoura, New Zealand
Background
Kaikoura Fishing Tours promises you a productive day to sea. Under the guidance of Captain Tomo, you'll be in some truly capable hands, as he helps you fill the boat with plenty of delicious fish. With over 20 years of fishing experience, and 17 years guiding, he's a true outdoorsman. But he never forgets his roots. A family man, he loves to welcome kids on board, sharing his trips and tricks with them, to get them landing their first catch. Bring the whole family aboard and start fishing!
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Kaikoura Fishing Tours

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(105 reviews)
Kaikoura
Trips from US $40

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Reginald D. M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tomo and the crew were first class, they knew their stuff and put us on the fishing grounds. I caught 32 Perch and we all went home with Crayfish, it was the best fun, we got to meet other anglers everyone was friendly, a great day on the water.

VERIFIED   4 hour Trip on January 3, 2026
Tomo and the crew were first class, they knew their stuff and put us on the fishing grounds. I caught 32 Perch and we all went...
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Chilali H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Trip for Chilali on April 8, 2026
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John A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kaikoura Fishing

VERIFIED   Trip for John on February 7, 2026
The captain and crew were very attentive and helpful
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Graham S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend this charter

VERIFIED   4 hour Trip - 12:30 PM on October 30, 2025
great crew. no mucking around and straight into it. plenty of fish caught and crayfish too.
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Hunter D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mint stags do

VERIFIED   4 hour Trip - 12:30 PM on October 4, 2025
All the boys loved it, especially the stag. tons of fun and took home a decent catch!
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