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.
98
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(98 reviews)
Kaikoura
Trips from US $76

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
Fishing with Malcolm
Sea fishing, one of the bucket list done
Sea fishing, one of the bucket list done
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Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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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
Overall

Fishing with Malcolm

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Late Morning on February 9, 2025
Peter C. recommends Top Catch Charters โ€“ Kaikoura
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Berna K.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic fishing day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on March 3, 2025
You wonโ€™t be disappointed our skipper Malcolm is an expert experienced fisherman. He is so proactive he makes sure you definitely...
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David P.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Kaikoura Trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on April 9, 2025
Skipper efficient Capable and punctual Thank You David and Valsa
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Yina Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Malcolm

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on February 6, 2023
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