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.
88
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(88 reviews)
Kaikoura
Trips from US $70

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 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
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
84%
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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   NEW  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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Caine T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Time

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Noon on June 24, 2024
Caught plenty of fish, also come home with a crayfish. Lovely skipper and very helpful. Highly recommended
Caine T. recommends Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura
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Fiona M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Malcolm

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Late Morning on December 1, 2024
Fiona M. recommends Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura
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David H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Malcolm is s great captain.

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Late Morning on July 9, 2024
Thanks for a great day Malcolm. The boys had a wonderful time and we ate so much fish at the fish and chip shop afterwards....
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