Captain
Malcolm Halstead

Member since June 2019 Kaikoura, New Zealand
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Malcolm Halstead

Kaikoura, New Zealand
Background
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.
91
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(91 reviews)
Kaikoura
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $71

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (41)
Kaikoura Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
80%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
85%
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Tony W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Most beautiful scenery Iโ€™ve ever experienced

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on July 23, 2025
A backdrop of snow capped mountains - dolphins , seals swimming freely - perfect scenes and weather for fishing - and we caught...
Tony W. recommends Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura
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Frank L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 14, 2025
This sea fishing trip was amazing! The captain was friendly and considerate. The electric fishing rods he provided for us were...
Frank L. recommends Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura
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Alex Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Malcolm

VERIFIED   NEW  Trip for Alex on July 14, 2025
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Bridget M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on May 7, 2025
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Peter C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Malcolm

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Late Morning on February 9, 2025
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