Kaikoura Fishing Tours

27/02/2024

A great trip out yesterday in support of the rural support trust with . Pity you couldn’t make this trip . you would’ve loved it!

We only had a limited amount of time to be able to fit these guys in for the day with a 2 hour window before they were off and onto their next port of call. We intended to go out for a quick bottom bash to get some cod and cray, but came away with much better!

🤔I could’ve sworn the fish was bigger, it must have been because was in the frame making it look small

16/02/2024

Just a bit of after work fun. When there’s no surf, a fishing we must go! I think we might have caught the bluefin buzz they talk about 😆

14/02/2024

13/02/2024

Pssst, it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow!

So you could flaff around making a crayfish out of strawberries for your lover….. or you could get them a fishing voucher for a chance to come out and get one for themselves. Why don’t you both come out and make it a day to really remember! Jump online and grab a voucher now

05/02/2024

03/02/2024

Who doesn’t love a good storm! The southerlies around here sure know how to pack a punch and today’s efforts were certainly no different. We have had all seasons and then some here today. I even spied some snow in a break in the clouds 🥶

We got 2 out of our 3 trips out today. All our guests were happy and safely in, well ahead of the storm.

Tomo and Rob then turned around and headed out quickly to do some maintenance on a last pot without guests on. I’m pretty sure I could hear those two salty pirates yelling and yahooing all the way back in. I reckon it took them back to their old commercial ways and the seas the used to work in. Head to our stories to see some footage of them playing in the rain and hail and loving every minute 🏴‍☠️

02/02/2024

02/02/2024

02/02/2024

When you book onto a short cod/cray trip but come away with not one, but two decent Groper 👌🏻

16/01/2024

“Ooh Wee”, well that was certainly a trip to remember!

Keep track of our socials for more to come…. But for now it has been a big day, the beer is cold and we’re quite comfy up here on cloud nine 💥

Kaikoura Fishing Tours specialises in affordable Guided Fishing & Crayfishing Charters and scenic trips in the beautiful New Zealand South Island. Book now!

13/01/2024

07/01/2024

Blue above, blue below and blue onboard. Jeez try saying that 10x over,. Or better yet, get out on a tour with us and catch one for yourself 🐟🎣

02/01/2024

Righto, c’mon, fess up,.. who flushed their goldfish?!

A different kind of catch today. Google search isn’t bringing up much for us tonight 🤷🏼‍♀️ we originally thought it was a type of Perch, or a type of Alfonsino, or even a breed of red snapper but they all seem to not quite fit the bill or have slightly different fins. What do you reckon it is?

😂

29/12/2023

And here we were thinking our boat was a decent size.

Not one but two cruise ships anchoring in the bay today proved to be a mighty sight and one busy little harbour. Some great cod getting caught today nonetheless 😎

24/12/2023

Wishing you all a very special day tomorrow filled with food, festivities, fun and whatever it is that makes your heart sing ✨

We are off the water for the 25th and 26th December,. But we will no doubt be in it or on it nonetheless towing this guy round for the next two days and we will be back to work December 27th. See you all out there ✌🏼

🎄

21/12/2023

Good to get above the ‘office’ and have a stretch of the legs after work tonight. We really do have such an amazing backyard to explore here, from playing in and on the sea to climbing hills, there’s something waiting around every corner!

20/12/2023

Looks like Bluecod is on the menu for Christmas lunch this year!

That fog was crazy thick out there today but it didn’t stop us from finding the fish for these happy customers 😁

15/12/2023

Tools down lads, we’re going fishiiiiiiiing! 👷🏻‍♂️👷🏽‍♂️👷🏼‍♂️👷🏼‍♂️

Not a bad way to treat your crew I reckon and it seems so does everyone else, as it has been a blur of tradies these past few weeks. We’ve had everyone from builders to sparkies, I.T to the army!

So if you missed the boat (figuratively and metaphorically) then why not book your staff do now for January and start the new year right!

07/12/2023

If you’re heading to Kaikoura be sure to leave plenty of time to cruise the coast and take time to pull over and take in the views.

There are some great spots for photo opportunities along the way. There are always plenty of seals lazing about on the rocks and if you’re lucky enough, you might even just spot a whale or dolphin from shore!

05/12/2023

POV: When you’re feeling all the festive feels because you just got some new reels for the boat!

It feels like Christmas has come early with these sweet runners, Shimano Tekota 800PG, from all spooled up and ready to catch some great fish

If you too want to have an epic time and catch some good fish on these, give us a call.

If you’re after some knowledge on the local area for hunting or fishing or you want the gear to go do it, head along to and have a yarn to the A team up there

03/12/2023

Double Bluecod trumps double Sea Perch everytime🐟🐟 but who are we trying to kid because we all know any fresh fish is best

Great to have the crew of .nz out with us again rounding out their working year

28/11/2023

A stonker of a fish caught this morning!

Ling are a common catch in NZ waters living at depths of anywhere from 100-900 metres. Typically caught by trawler or long liner, as they are a well sought after fish because of their versatile, firm flesh which can be cooked in a multitude of ways. They can grow upto 2m in length, so today’s catch was a decent size with a good amount of fish to share around.

#

22/11/2023

Here’s some simple math for you all tonight,..

What does a van, plus a boat, plus some mates equal?

A ripper of a good time! 🎣🦞

Stop saying ‘one day’ and get booking it!

21/11/2023

Well you can’t beat that for freshness can you! If you want it be having a tasty dinner of fresh seafood, give us a call and we can help make it happen!

04/11/2023

Another stellar day out on the water with some thumper crays and cod being caught 💥

How good to get out of the fog and wind (say that fast enough and you’ll understand how we’ve felt about the spring winds this last month 😉) and have some sunshine for a change, summer is surely on the way

26/10/2023

You know you must be doing something right when even the locals are booking on time and time again. So good to be a part of this stellar crews birthday celebrations this week.

We are so thankful for all our customers, but the local support we get from this town and the surrounding area is massive and so very much appreciated. Thank you, thank you, thank you

22/10/2023

So it sounds like the beginning of a joke,.. “a Welsh comedian, a presenter and a chef all walk onto a boat”….

It was great to have this crew onboard the other day for a snippet in their upcoming show. Damn shame the weather didn’t play the game for us all that well, but hey that’s fishing isn’t it and there’s always next time

18/10/2023

What a special sight we got to see today. This mum and her freshly born calf came swimming along side the boat and wowed us all. Never ceases to amaze us the different sights we see out on the water 🤩