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
 2 bookings in the past week.
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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James S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top man, top fishing !

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on October 4, 2023
Top man, top fishing! Thanks Malcolm
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Andrew L.
South Harrison, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3hr fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Late Morning on November 14, 2022
Hi .The fishing trip was very successful .Caught loads of fish .Malcolm was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job .I would...
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Christine B.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Afternoon on July 15, 2023
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Blair R.
Mantua Township, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip with Malcolm

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on August 28, 2022
Great trip Malcolm. Thanks for your flexibility and looking forward to adding in the hunting to a fish as well, next time weโ€™re...
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Vince K.
Christchurch, New Zealand
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Hour trip with Malc

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Early Morning on July 3, 2022
Great to spend the morning with Malcolm. Was lucky enough to come away with a delicious Cray. Catch up again soon Malcolm,...
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