Fishing Trip with Kaikoura Fishing Tours
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May 2026
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What you can expect
Join Kaikoura Fishing Tours for a 2 hour or half day fishing trip on the beautiful waters of Kaikoura. Kaikoura Fishing Tours are passionate about all things fishing and crayfishing, with views of abundant marine wildlife and Kaikoura's beautiful landscape along the way.
A family-run business operated by Tomo, Kaikoura Fishing Tours specialise in sustainable and eco-friendly fishing adventures, where you only take what you need. Tomo is passionate about providing an unbeatable experience for fishing enthusiasts, and in what better place than Kaikoura, the fishing capital of New Zealand! Kaikoura Fishing Tours have the biggest boat in Kaikoura and incredible knowledge of the area and fishing spots through over 20 years of experience.
Kaikoura is home to an abundant range of fish, including crayfish, blue cod, sea perch and giant grouper, so it’s likely you’ll be lucky on your fishing trip. Kaikoura Fishing Tours provide the opportunity to take home what you catch, with facilities to fillet and bag your fish for you, ready for the pan. Catch and release is also an option and Kaikoura Fishing Tours provide quality Penn gear and equipment to give you the best experience possible. With the option to learn more about fishing techniques and replacing crayfish pots, Kaikoura Fishing Tours with Tomo is a must-do Kiwi experience in Kaikoura.
Kaikoura Fishing Tours offer 2 hour, 3 hour or 4 hour fishing trips, so whether you are new to fishing or a serious angler looking for a longer excursion, there is something for everyone.
Location
What you need to know
- Fishing trip for 2, 3 or 4 hours
- Quality Penn gear and equipment provided
- Catch and release or take home options
- Facilities to fillet and bag fish on board
- Knowledgeable deckhand that can take care of baiting hooks, removing fish from hooks, sorting out tangles and bagging fish
- Family run business providing a Kiwi experience
- Toilet and cooking facilities on board
- Allow 2 - 4 hours
- Flexible departure times
- Fishing trips depart from 24 Moa Road, South Bay, Kaikoura
- Check in 10 minutes before arranged departure time
- On a Kaikoura Fishing Tour, what is the likelihood of coming home with crayfish? The likelihood of catching or receiving a crayfish on a tour with Kaikoura Fishing Tours is very high, as the crew specifically targets them by pulling pre-set crayfish pots during the return trip.
- No experience necessary, all gear and training provided
- Depending on preference, fish can be filleted ready for cooking or released
- Maximum of 12 people fishing at once
- Covered seating on boat
- Complimentary tea and coffee facilities on board
- Kaikoura Fishing Tours vessel 'Tessa B' is custom built and 12 metres long
- Highest quality safety and fishing equipment on board
- Require 48 hours notice for cancellation
- If you miss the boat, you will be charged your full fare
- You must be waiting at the departure point at least 10 minutes before departure time
- Additional charges will be incurred should you lose a fishing rod over the side of vomit in the cabin
- You will be refused permission to board the boat if you are intoxicated
- Change your booking up to 7 days before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 7 days of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
Recent reviews
It was a great experience, everything is provided for, had a great time.
Great crew. Tomorrow really knows where to find fish. Sea perch, blue cod, school shark and crayfish on 4 hr trip. All filleted and ready for you when you get back to shore. Best fishing trip ever. And dolphins as well.
The Best Fishing Charter in Kaikoura,I have Been with Tomo a few times now ,He’s Always Consistently Great
Need help?
- Email us at plan@everythingnewzealand.com
- Product ID: 24933
- This experience is supplied by Kaikoura Fishing Tours