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Malcolm Halstead
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Malcolm Halstead

Kaikoura, New Zealand
100+ reviews
Your fun and friendly Owner and Skipper Malcolm Halstead has been fishing for about 40 years now, and he's been a Skipper for the past 12. He's been in the fishing charter business for over 4 years now and he absolutely loves the people he meets on his trips. He's always looking to make sure everybody on the boat is satisfied and having fun.

Charter

Rating

4.8
104 reviews
4.7
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

95%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
82%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish

All reviews (104)

Showing 1 – 5 of 104 reviews
  • David Smith
    David Smith
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing trip!

    3 Hour Trip – Afternoon • 3 adults • 1 child

    Malcom is great! it was my wife, myself and our great nephew! we had three hours to ourselves…we got our limit before the three hours were up! they were ocean perch and very tasty! the wife caught a world record blue cod! (fish story!) Thanks Malcom! Best Day Ever! Even got two crayfish!

    Reported catch:
    Blue Cod
    Crayfish
    Response from Captain

    thanks David. you guys were great fun. regards Malcolm

  • Joseph Edlin
    Joseph Edlin
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    3 Hour Trip - 11:00 AM • 1 adult
  • Brent Audain
    Brent Audain
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Malcolm

    3 Hour Trip • 2 adults

    Had a great time, caught a few good feeds. The skipper was outstanding, really top bloke

    Reported catch:
    Tarakihi
  • Rusty Jacobs
    Rusty Jacobs
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day

    3 Hour Trip – Late Morning • 2 adults

    Knowledgeable and friendly skipper, great company and good fishing - highly recommended !

    Reported catch:
    Crayfish
    Response from Captain

    thanks Rusty.

  • Andrew Gellatly
    Andrew Gellatly
    nz
    New Zealand
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Malcolm

    3 Hour Trip • 2 adults
    Reported catch:
    Crayfish
    Blue Cod

Real catches shared by our community

  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    A young angler proudly holding a vibrant Red Snapper while fishing on a boat, showcasing a fun family fishing experience.
    David S.
    David S.
    Malcom is great! it was my wife, myself and our great nephew! we had three hours to ourselves…we got our limit before the three hours were up! they were ocean perch and very tasty! the wife caught a world record blue cod! (fish story!) Thanks Malcom! Best Day Ever! Even got two crayfish!
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Four large lobsters displayed on a table, showcasing a successful catch from a recent fishing trip.
    Daigang Y.
    Daigang Y.
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Young angler proudly displaying two large lobsters aboard a fishing boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Jie G.
    Jie G.
    It is really the first to going fishing on the sea!! The experience is so cool, you don’t know what you will see, you just keep going and enjoy the moment. We got the school shark which is unbelievable to us!!
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    A proud angler holding a freshly caught fish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    David P.
    David P.
    Skipper efficient Capable and punctual Thank You David and Valsa
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of two Red Snapper while fishing on a charter boat.
    Fiona M.
    Fiona M.
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    An individual is preparing a variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper and fillets, at a cleaning station in a coastal setting.
    Fish 1
    Long-Tail Red Snapper (Onaga)
    Sik Y.
    Sik Y.
    Wonderful, my wife and i got 14 keepable catches and we love the delicacies, fishes were gutted by captain and he was extremely skilful, all in all, what we got far exceeded what we are expected....certainly recommend anyone who love fishing and eat fish
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    A colorful salad featuring chicken, beets, and spinach, accompanied by a refreshing drink.
    Terry P.
    Terry P.
    Fishing was average but overall good day out.
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Close-up of a red snapper being held aboard a fishing boat, with the outboard motor and open-water wake visible in the background.
    James S.
    James S.
    Top man, top fishing! Thanks Malcolm
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Group selfie of adult anglers at a marina with fishing rods and buckets visible, but no catch or boat feature is clearly shown.
    Jung An L.
    Jung An L.
    I'm korean It was amazing and fantastic I caught a lot of fish in a short time since I was born I had a good experience
  • Top Catch Charters – Kaikoura
    Top Catch Charters – KaikouraKaikoura
    Adult angler wearing a life jacket proudly holding a large spiny lobster aboard a boat in open coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Agata B.
    Agata B.
    Awesome 3hr trip, didn't get to take pictures of the actual fish as was too busy fishing! Once one line was pulled up, bate was already put back on by Malcolm and it was time to send it back down. We caught heaps of yummy Perch and crayfish! Fantastic spots and we were accompanied by several Albatrosses and Mollymawks. Great experience, we definitely will be back.