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North Country Charters

Halibut & salmon fishing charters in homer, alaska.

Family Owned & Operated Since 1979

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• Clock 5-10 hours
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Homer Halibut Fishing Charter

Halibut fishing out of Homer offers some of the finest, most consistent fishing Alaska has to offer! Fish with an experienced captain who will help you get the best catch!

Ask about Child & Senior Rates aboard the F/V Irish.

• Clock 8-10 hours

Homer Salmon Fishing Charter

Fish for all 5 species of the Pacific Salmon on one exciting charter. These salmon are as fresh and wild as they get! Come catch them before they head into the rivers.

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• Clock 8-12 hours

Homer Combo Fishing Charter

Fish for both salmon and halibut! A combo trip fishing for both species gives you a great experience and the chance to put some delicious, fresh fish on your table.

About North Country Charters

Over the years, we’ve built up a fleet of owner-operated boats that provide you with an excellent fishing experience. All of our boats have twin engines and heated cabins with restrooms for your comfort. We supply top quality fishing equipment. The vessels are all Coast Guard equipped for your safety with USCG licensed captains. We can accommodate a large variety of fishermen, from the novice to experienced and individuals to large groups and those with any kind of handicap. With years of experience guiding, we can tailor a trip to fit your needs whether it is a day trip or a long range multi-day trip.

Prime Location

North Country Halibut Charters invites you to visit Homer, Alaska, and enjoy an exciting day of halibut fishing with us. Homer is a world-class halibut fishing destination and North Country Charters can take you to the best fishing available.

Family-Owned

The legacy of Sean and Gerri Martin lives on with the new owners Ben Martin (their son), Brian Ritchie and Kathy Brennan. A company that began running halibut charters in 1978 and started North Country Charters in 1979; we are still a local, family-owned operation with 43 years of experience fishing in the waters of Lower Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay.

Traveler's Choice

Don’t just take our word for it – read our glowing reviews! North Country Charters offers quality halibut fishing or salmon fishing trips that can’t be beat! Join us on your trip to Homer for a professional and memorable fishing experience.

Top-Rated Fishing Charters in Homer!

We took a last minute Halibut charter. The captain and crew were very helpful, fun, and encouraging. Everyone had a positive experience. We saw a smoking volcano and breaching whales- amazing and magical! Awesome experience.

North Country Charters took care of us in every way. The booking process was simple and seamless. The trip itself could not have been better- our entire party caught their limit of halibut! Excellent experience, I'd highly recommend!

If you're visiting Spit or the surrounding area and are interested in fishing- look no further! The Halibut were biting the crew and staff was amazing. My husband (first timer) said it was his favorite day of our Alaska trip. Book a charter!

Captain Brian and first mate ran a great day on the Beau Soleil! Brian put us on the fish while Allie did everything to ensure the deck was ready to fish at all times. Comfortable boat, personable crew, and lots of fish... It was a great day!

Me and my wife had a fabulous time fishing. The guides are always on the fish and are very knowledgable and patient. The only company I'd recommend to friends and tourists alike! We always have a blast and catch so much fish it hurts!

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P.O. Box 145 Homer, AK 99603 907-435-4019 [email protected]

Homer Halibut Fishing- Halibut , Salmon, & more...

Halibut fishing alaska.

Every year, anglers travel far and wide to experience Homer Halibut Fishing. Homer, Alaska is widely known as The Halibut Capital of the World and it received this reputation for the quality and quanity of halibut it produces each season! Additionally, every season brings new travelers and new adventures for travelers seeking time in the great outdoors. As excited as we are about our fishing season, we know guests book with us for the thrill of reeling in their own catch!

With that in mind, we cater to hundreds of guests each season with our 6- passenger vessels, the M/V Snowgoose II and the M/V Sweet T, and offer a variety in fishing experiences. From January thru October, we offer trips that include Winter King Fishing , Halibut Fishing Charters , Combination Charters , and  Salmon Fishing . Below, you'll find details about each trip, what they have to offer, and more! Whether you're a beginner looking to try something new, or an avid angler ready to fill a freezer, we have the trip for you!

All trips we offer are fully guided and have time ranges listed below:

  Winter King Salmon Fishing: 3/4 Day | 4-6 hours

  captain's choice: full-day | 8-10 hours,   homer halibut fishing: full-day | 6-8 hours,   homer multi-species fishing: full-day | 8-10 hours,   homer salmon fishing: 3/4 day | 4-6 hours,   pricing varies between $375- $500 per angler depending on the trip selected, homer halibut fishing and more....

Homer Winter King Salmon Fishing

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Locally Owned + Operated

A benefit to fishing with our team at D&G Charters is that we are local! Not only are we residents to Alaska, but we also live locally in Homer year round. Homer, Alaska is one of the most beautiful places Alaska has to offer. This quaint town of about 4,000 residents offers travelers a sense of being at a home away from home. Our little town is home to some of the best eateries on the Kenai Peninsula, artistic trends, and most importantly, KILLER FISHING!

Whether you're looking to shop, eat at local eateries, or jump on board and fish with locals, we have you covered! We take pride in being "Homerites" and welcome you to our beautiful home town.

Preparing For Your Homer Halibut Fishing Trip

Being prepared  for your upcoming Homer halibut fishing trip is a vital component to having the best experience! While our guided trips include all the bait, tackle, and gear you'll need, here are a few things we highly recommend packing:

• Our vessels do have heated and dry cabins for anglers to transition to throughout the day, however you'll want to wear layers and that includes packing rain gear! Weather in Alaska is constantly changing and having layered clothing and rain gear handy will add additional comfort throughout the day.
• Let's touch on shoes! Anglers can wear anything from a comfortable tennis shoe, hiking boots, to waterproof deck boots! While it's not required, having slip resistant shoes are a bonus!
• While we keep water on board for all anglers, we do not provide lunch or additional beverages. Therefore, we recommend bringing your own snacks and drinks for the day!
• Lastly, don't forget your fishing licenses! You can purchase these online via the ADFG website, via their mobile app, or in person at any bait and tackle store.

Another helpful tip is to prepare ahead of time for those who are prone to getting sea-sick. We do our best to fish in calm waters, however Alaska is widely know for unpredictable weather bursts. If you get sick easily, prepare ahead of time!

Knowledgeable + Experienced Team

Alaska is not only our favorite place to fish, it's also our home! As local residents in Homer, Alaska,  we are thrilled to offer anglers an opportunity to see our lifestyle by exploring diverse wildlife and experiencing breathtaking views. More so, our trips are more than just fishing. We've curated our fishing trips to include opportunities to explore local areas and various marine wildlife, giving anglers exciting opportunities to experience Alaska off the mainland.

Most importantly, we've dedicated many years to crafting an incredible team of knowledgeable and experienced guides to provide you and your family with a memorable experience.

Homer Halibut Fishing 2024

Homer winter king derby - march 18th.

It's the day we've all waited for... fishing season officially begins! Boats are in the water and anglers are ramped up and ready to go for the chance to win a heavy jackpot with this derby! For more information, get in touch with the Homer Chamber of Commerce:

Homer Chamber of Commerce

The Alaska Mountain Rugby Grounds

If you know us, you know we are a big-time Rugby family. As a former USA all-star player, Captain Garrett retired from Rugby before making the big move to AK! Now that his father is in the Hall of Fame, we work alongside the Alaska Mountain Rugby Foundation to keep Rugby as a family tradition! Check out schedules below or to get invovled:

Alaska Mountain Rugby

Alaska charter association.

Staying looped in with our fishery is vital to living in Alaska and working in the industry we do! As President of the board, Captain Garrett works alongside key members of the fishing community to ensure our Halibut fishery is protected and preserved season after season. To learn more, click below:

Homer Halibut Fishing News

Every season, we make it a goal to keep updated with what's going on in our industry and locally in Homer. Here you will find information not only about Homer halibut , but also the ins and outs of local recommendations. Stay looped in with updated Homer news here.

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Homer halibut fishing | before you book.

When booking your Homer Halibut Fishing trip, there are a few things to know beforehand. First and foremost, we recommend that you read reviews of multiple companies! Doing this research, ahead of time, will help to align you with a top company. Second, we recommend that you ask questions, especially if this is your first time. This will not only help you prepare for your Homer halibut trip, it'll also give you a chance to connect with the staff. During this time, it is important to listen to the answers they give. We have found that the more knowledgeable the staff are, the better the experience has been during the trip. Lastly, come prepared! Show up with the recommendation given of what to bring, your fishing license, and energy for a day of reeling in!

For more information on how to make the best of your trip, feel free to contact us to discuss options! With being family owned, we are committed to creating relationships with our guests that keep them coming back for more!

THE 10 BEST Homer Fishing Charters & Tours

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1. Maverick Charters

2. Homer Ocean Charters

3. Rainbow Tours

4. North Country Charters

5. O'Fish'ial Charters of Alaska

6. Ninilchik Charters - Day Tours

7. Manns Charter Service

8. Captain B's Alaskan C's Adventures

9. Alaska Coastal Marine Tours

10. Big Dan's Fishing Charters

11. Central Charters and Tours

12. Harders Charters

13. Alaska Ocean Pros

14. Bob's Trophy Charters - Day Trips

15. D&G Fishing Charters

16. Catch A Lot Charters

17. Inlet Charters Across Alaska Adventures

18. Destination Alaska Charters

19. Blount Adventure Cruises

20. Alaska Saltwater Adventures

21. Just Add Water Adventures

22. Homer Flyout Adventures

23. Kachemak Charters

24. Silverfin Guide Service

25. Big Butt Charters

26. Brooks Alaskan Adventures

27. Daniel's Personalized Guide Service

28. Heavens Gate Charters

29. Silver Fox Charters

30. Falcon Charters

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• Rainbow Tours
• Alaska Saltwater Adventures
• Catch A Lot Charters
• Destination Alaska Charters
• Homer Flyout Adventures
• Maverick Charters
• Ninilchik Charters - Day Tours
• O'Fish'ial Charters of Alaska
• Big Dan's Fishing Charters
• Homer Ocean Charters
• North Country Charters
• Manns Charter Service

FV Misty - Custom Built 30 Foot Charter Boat

Multi species fishing trips, winter king salmon fishing, fishing & sightseeing trips, captain mickie.

Sirens Call Charters

Sirens Call is based out of Homer, Alaska. We specialize in long range, multi species fishing trips for halibut, king salmon, rock fish, and ling cod, as well as customized fishing trips during the Summer. Usually before we even leave the slip you will see eagles, otters, and seals hanging out in the harbor. Once we depart, we’ll be traveling along the  beautiful Kenai Mountain range into the Gulf of Alaska or fishing next to the volcanos in the Cook Inlet. We have many encounters with different species of whales, along with special appearances from mountain goats on the hillsides, black bears roaming the shoreline looking for food and all varieties of seabirds. The fishing, sightseeing, and marine life is something that will keep you coming back to Alaska year after year.

We continue our fishing charters into Winter, but switch up our species to tanner crab and king salmon, fishing Kachemak Bay and other beautiful coves. It’s an unforgettable way to spend a winter day. All fishing will be done aboard the 30ft F/V Misty who’s continued to show her sea worthiness for years. She’s comfortable, safe, and a perfect platform to be on for all your fishy and sightseeing needs.

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Mickie Sue Burns

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Kachemak Charters

Small Group Halibut Fishing Charters

Kachemak Charters welcomes you to Homer, Alaska to experience a world-class fishing  experience.  Homer is the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World and offers sportsmen and sportswomen the opportunity to catch halibut, ling, rockfish, and other species while seeing sites that few will ever experience.   

Kachemak Charters specializes in affordable small group adventures.  We use professional grade equipment to provide you with the best possible fishing experience.  

We operate in our namesake, Kachemak Bay, as well as Cook Inlet, “around the corner” on the ocean side of the Kenai Peninsula in the Gulf of Alaska, the Barren Islands, and the Kodiak Archipelago.

Kachemak Charters offers you an experience that you will not soon forget. When you book your charter with us, you can be assured of a professional, safe, and fun adventure.  Kachemak Charters invites you to a charter adventure, centered on you!

Central Charters & Tours

Halibut fishing, scenic cruises, lodging, and more | homer, ak, open for the 2023 season.

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• Most popular Wildlife Tour

Bella Vita 2hr Wildlife Tour

Come see beautiful Kachemak bay from the comfort of our 32′ Bayweld, the Bella Vita! Departing everyday with a minimum of three people and a maximum of six.

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Famous Halibut Fishing

Kachemak Bay Wildlife Tours and Seldovia Tours

Single Bedroom & Family Size Suites

Bear Viewing

Scenic Flights & Bear Viewing

Fishing, Boat Tours, & More in Homer

Whether you’re looking to catch the big Alaska halibut or salmon or you want to enjoy outdoor activities and tours , you have come to the right spot. Central Charters & Tours is the “ The center of it all on the Homer Spit ,” and we want to be your guide as you experience the beauty and thrill of Alaska.

We provide fishing charters out of Homer for some of the biggest fish on earth. We also offer daily Kachemak Bay wildlife tours , bear viewing or Lake Clark National Park, kayaking, and more.

Join us for your Alaskan adventure!

What Our Guests Love

Went on a charter this past weekend. Sam and Grant were great at leading us during our first Halibut charter. Everyone caught the max of two fish!... If you're taking this charter I would also recommend you wear layers, bring snacks and sea sick medicine just in case. Thank you, Sam and Grant, for a great time!!

We went on a half day halibut trip at the end of the season, Labor Day weekend. Captain Kenny and deckhand Jimmy made the trip a very enjoyable experience for my dad and I. Very attentive and helpful. Great conversation... Hoping to make it back up earlier in the season next summer to fish again.

We had an amazing experience on our 1/2 day halibut fishing charter with Captain Beth... We caught our full limit including a 35 lb halibut! I highly recommend going with Central Charters if you're looking to do some fishing in Homer!

Wonderful location with a fabulous view. Right in the middle of the Spit with shopping and restaurants just down the stairs. My family enjoyed every minute of their stay here. They spent evenings out on the deck watching the ocean with a glass of wine. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to visit the Homer Spit!

Our very competent and easygoing guide Chris flew us to Katmai where we landed on the beach. We then spent 3 hours on the ground with wonderful bear viewing... It was definitely the highlight of our Alaska trip and a wonderful experience. Going to Alaska, my big thing was I wanted to see bears, fishing bears. Well, I certainly got to see them!

Great Halibut fishing tour and a great crew that made our time there special. I went with my nephew and sister-in-law in 2010. Our entire group limited out. Could not have asked for a better experience. I would highly recommend Central Charters!!! A+

We just spent 8 days with Molly and her crew at Central Charters. We stayed in the Captains Suite as we did last year... They provided us with much more fun and fish than we paid for and we hope to go out with them again next year.

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SILLY NAME, SERIOUSLY AWESOME FISHING

Big Halibut Charters - affectionately known as Big Butt Charters - invites you to set sail on the fishing trip of a lifetime in The Last Frontier. 

WORLD-CLASS FISHING

Our location in rugged Homer, Alaska is a place like nowhere else. Fish with us and find out why our hometown is called the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World!

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MULTI-SPECIES

WINTER FISHING

"My family and I had an absolute blast, both days on the water, with Captain Josh, Captain Jordan, and Deckhand Cody. They made our trip extremely entertaining with their boating stories and Alaska wildlife knowledge. We will be returning to Big Butt, when we run out of 280 lbs of halibut."

PREMIER FISHING IN THE LAST FRONTIER

To match the spectacular surroundings and get you to hot fishing fast, your guided fishing trip will be powered by M/V Early Riser or M/V Bait Ball, both premier offshore fishing machines equipped with top-of-the-line amenities, navigation, and fishing gear.

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"Before our trip, Captain Josh answered all our online questions faster than we expected.  His boat, Early Riser, was very comfortable and very clean.  Even the bathroom was better than we’ve experienced on previous fishing trips. We enjoyed the halibut fishing immensely.  It was obvious that Josh has over a decade of experience.  Even with five of us, he was calm and collected.  A great day of fishing."

HALIBUT & SALMON & ROCKFISH, OH MY!

If you have your eye on more than just big 'buts, choose a C ombo trip or a Multi-Species . The waters of Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet [where we fish] are teeming with life! We can customize trips to go after not just halibut, but also salmon, rockfish, and even tanner crab!

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"Had an amazing trip fishing for halibut with Big Butt Charters ! Captain Josh got us into big fish right off the bat and got us our limit for the day. We had to buy a new freezer!! Good times were had by all and we will be back for more."

A CUT ABOVE THE REST

When you step aboar d , you’ll be greeted by Captain Josh or Captain Jordan, both seasoned mariners and unparalleled local guides. 

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Did you know...

Homer might be known as the halibut capital of the world, however it also boasts many other species of fish. while we may not be able to keep them, it's fun to learn about them and take some cool pictures! you never know what your fishing luck might bring.

Ever kissed a fish?

It is common folklore to kiss your first fish when it comes aboard, so don't be surprised if your captain asks you to pucker up and give your fish a lucky smooch! If you're really brave, you can hold your halibut by your teeth. Ask your captain about it!

Opportuinities to learn

before spawning, each salmon is silvery and shiny. you may catch different sub-species of salmon depending on the season. certain spots, colors, shines, and sizes are the tell-tale signs which helps us determine the different types. your captain will help you identify your catch!

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Knotty Hooker Sport Fishing

Who we are…

We are a halibut fishing charter in Homer, Alaska. Our boat, the F/V Knotty Hooker, was built right here in Homer. It is 28 feet long, 10 feet wide, and powered by twin 4-stroke Yamaha outboards. Captain Ryan Wickline was born and raised in Homer by a long family line of charter fishermen. He has generations of local knowledge of the area that also comes from a lifetime of living and fishing in his home town.

What we do…

Homer, Alaska offers some of the best fishing experiences and most breathtaking scenery in the world. We offer full-day trophy halibut charter trips and full-day halibut & rockfish combo trips, but other species are abundant in the Homer area. Custom trips are also available by request. Fishing with Knotty Hooker Sport Fishing is a great way to enjoy a true Alaskan experience and fill up your freezer.

Halibut Fishing

We offer charter trips which target big, trophy halibut in order to help you fill your freezer with top quality fillets and provide you with memories that will last a lifetime.

Combo Trips

We also offer combo trips for halibut and rockfish. These trips are a ton of fun and provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to catch some amazing rockfish and halibut.

3/4 day Charters

5-6 hour trip in kachemak bay – ideal for those not wanting a full-day on the water.

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ABOUT HOMER, ALASKA

Take a fishing charter in homer, alaska with o’fish’ial (pronounced ‘official’) charters for the catch of a lifetime.

We’re located on the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska, the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World! We have been fishing for halibut in Homer, Alaska for over 33 years and have the knowledge and experience it takes to put you on multiple species of fish. Our friendly, knowledgeable captains are USCG licensed and our boats are regularly inspected for a safe, and comfortable halibut fishing trip. We use state of the art gear and no expense is spared for a quality trip.

Whether you have saved for years to go on the ultimate fishing adventure or you return to Alaska every year we realize you will want to spend your time and money wisely. Our focus at O’Fish’ial is giving our customers the best possible Alaska fishing trip–our reviews are what motivates us to return to the water! Our goal is to earn your business so that you WANT to come back every year to replenish your personal fresh-caught fish supply. Alaska fishing is incredible and very different from most other places in the world.

About O’Fish’ial Charters in Alaska

Success here is not about getting bites or even catching your limit, although you will. In most cases it’s not even about catching the biggest fish of your life. Halibut on ‘the smaller side’ are often bigger than any fish you’ve ever caught! Alaska halibut charters often use bait bigger than fish kept on fishing charters in other parts of the country! Success for us is not measured by multiple hook ups… At times, we will have every angler on the boat with a 20-pound fish on the line and that will be a signal to us that it is time to move to a better spot to get to the bigger fish.

Our goal is to give you the best possible fishing experience of your life. Alaska’s waters are still full of big fish and we target them by going beyond where the bulk of the other charters are willing to go. To O’Fish’ial Charters, it is worth going the extra mile and spending the extra time to catch quality fish for our customers. We go the distance, so you have the best chance possible of catching the bigger fish. Again, see our reviews; they paint a clear picture of our Charter.

One of the greatest things about Alaska fishing is the beauty that surrounds you while you are waiting for your next fish. Alaska’s snow-capped mountains and lush green hillsides are spectacular. You will be spending the day in Alaska’s unspoiled natural beauty. For most of the summer, whales and porpoise provide spectacular shows.  Many other marine life and sea birds are seen everyday. Puffins, octopus, jellyfish, sea lions, otters await your arrival to the Sea.

O’Fish’ial specializes in Trophy Fish Hunts venturing long range targeting catching multiple species. We catch many Trophy Halibut and a number of variety of Rockfish (Trophy Yellow-Eye was plentiful in 2019). Year round, we fish pristine Alaskan Salmon. We use different tackle and techniques for each species; trolling, drifting and on anchor. We supply all the equipment and instructions to enable our customers to both hook, reel and ultimately land all species of trophy-sized fish.  Our knowledgeable captains and crew are both patient and courteous. They are happy to assist you as needed to ensure a great time. Our success is measured in your catch, your experience and your satisfaction. I guess you could say we do all the dirty work!

Our experienced crews enjoy fishing with both the “Avid Fishermen” and “First Timers.” Fishing for each species is different, so we will take the time to explain our best practices and techniques to help you succeed. We aim to tailor the trip to the anglers’ reservation and will do our best to give you the opportunity to limit out, so don’t be afraid if you have never caught a fish before. Our crew knows how to bring a first timer to fish as well as to hold back to let the experienced angler fight his trophy to the surface. We encourage our anglers to ask for help when you need it and to ‘learn’ the why and how we fish on the boat so that you can continue to build from our knowledge and build confidence each time you return to fish with us!

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Capt. chelsea, central charters, catch your fish of a lifetime on our homer, alaska fishing charters.

Book your next halibut and salmon fishing charter with DeepStrike Sportfishing in Homer, AK and feel the difference with our exclusive Seakeeper stabilization system — reducing side-to-side boat roll by 95%!

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Any angler who releases a 250+ pound halibut receives A FREE FISHING TRIP! ‍ It’s our way of saying thank you for helping us preserve this incredible species! Weight is determined in the water when length exceeds 77".

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World-class guided charter fishing aboard our two custom vessels, the  Irish Mist and NEW  Current Lady .

Deepstrike Sportfishing is based out of Homer, Alaska — the halibut fishing capital of the world!

Deepstrike Sportfishing also offers one of the best chances anywhere to catch a king salmon!

Prickly fins, unique colors, and rich, flaky fillets. You get excellent table fare!

Combine multiple trips into one day. Our most requested style trip!

Create a custom, multi-day fishing and/or hunting adventure aboard the Current Lady. A true Alaskan experience!

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Complimentary Services

Friendly deckhand.

Our helpful deckhands increase the safety, efficiency, and enjoyment of every trip.

Quality Shimano© Tackle

Our high-end gear keeps you focused on the fish. When the big ones strike, you’ll be ready to reel ’em in!

Done-For-You Baiting

Let us handle the dirty work! Every hook is expertly baited by our crew to increase your success!

Conventional Restroom

Our clean and tidy vessels have flushing toilets and private stand-up space, so you can be comfortable all day long.

Alaskan waters can be chilly. Step inside, grab your coffee, and get toasty before our next location.

Fish Cleaning

At the end of your trip, your fish will be expertly filleted at no extra charge.

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Halibut Fishing Trips in Homer, Alaska

Halibut fishing overview.

We have several options for halibut charter fishing including ¾ and full day options on our big, stable 56’ Ultimate or full day trips on one of our 6-passenger boats. A full day, straight halibut trip gives you the most time to target larger fish. The ¾ day halibut trips are a great way to spend a fun day on the water and catch fish, it is not necessarily a big fish chasing trip, though big fish can certainly come up.

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How Halibut Fishing Works

We typically anchor while fishing for halibut in Alaska and use baits and jigs. It is not uncommon to catch other species while targeting halibut, though these are bonus catches. The average size halibut caught in Homer, Alaska is around 14 lbs but you never know when that 200 pounders will bite.

Travel time to halibut fishing grounds out of Homer harbor varies from 1-3 hours and is dependent on weather conditions and where the fish have been biting. We are generally always in sight of land.

56′ Ultimate

The 56′ Ultimate is run by co-owner Capt Billy and two deckhands. It has two private bathrooms, seating for 18 inside, and additional seating on the back deck. There are bunks down below, an emergency kid tv, microwave, coffee maker, and freshwater sink. The Ultimate is one of the bigger big boats in the Homer harbor making it very sea stable, not seasick proof, but a big stable platform. It’s also fast, so it can go out to a lot of the same places that the 6 passenger boats go, especially on the full-day trips.  It runs full and ¾ day halibut trips or can be available for private charters for larger groups.

3/4 Day Halibut trip

The 3/4 day option takes up to 18 passengers halibut fishing for approximately 6 hours. An excellent trip for people who want to get out, experience halibut fishing, see the sights and get back before dinner time, not necessarily a big fish chasing trip. Big fish can come up on this trip, but it’s our shorter day, so there is less time to be picky about which fish you keep.

This is a great trip for families also, just the right amount of time for young anglers. Since we are a family owned and operated business, we are family friendly to all ages onboard our fishing charters!

Full Day Halibut trip

The full day option takes up to 16 passengers halibut fishing. This trip is the same amount of time as the 6 passenger boat full day trips, and often goes to the same places.

6 Passenger Boats

We have 2 six-passenger boats, The Julia Lynn (Capt Eric) and the Outrageous (Capt Daniel). These boats run only full-day trips, with the exception of private charters.

Full Day Halibut Trip

The full day six-passenger boat halibut trip is the best option for someone who really wants to spend the day chasing a big halibut. This trip is a full day and there would be a maximum of 6 passengers, so you have the most time and opportunity to wait for the big one if that is your goal.

More Information

In case you haven’t heard, Homer, Alaska is the halibut fishing capital of the world! Here are few Halibut fishing FAQs we’ve collected that we think will help.

When & Where To Catch Halibut

Our prime halibut fishing season in Homer, Alaska is May – September. Fishing can still be productive in other parts of the year but weather becomes a major factor in getting to the fishing grounds. As the water temperatures get colder the majority of the halibut move offshore into deeper waters to spawn. Halibut is closed for fishing the month of January to protect their spawning season.

Halibut are bottom dwelling ambush predators, which means they will travel all the way to the water’s surface to feed. They can be found on any type of bottom, typically where there is food, and are able to camouflage easily with their surroundings. Think of a halibut as a hungry teenager, they never get full and are always hunting for food. We fish for halibut at depths of 20’ and all the way up to 600’, so start exercising those arm muscles!

Halibut Species & Sizes

There are only two true species of halibut found in the world, the Atlantic and Pacific halibuts. Clearly, here in Homer, Alaska we are catching Pacific halibut. We do not catch Californian halibut this far north, and these are actually turbot. For more detailed information Alaska Fish & Game has a great page on the Pacific halibut .

Halibut Fishing Rules & Limits

We provide up-to-date halibut fishing rules and limits.

2024 Halibut Regulations: 2 halibut per person per day. One any size and one under 28″. No annual limit. No halibut fishing on Wednesdays.

What To Bring & Wear

When halibut fishing in Alaska we recommend that you dress in warm layers with a waterproof outer layer. The waterproof layer is perfect for cutting the wind as well as keeping you dry and warm. Waterproof footwear is best but not absolutely necessary. The cabin of the boat is heated and comfortable, but when you are fishing you are out in the elements.

How To Ship Halibut Home

Our crew will fillet all of your fish and have it ready to be picked up by the fish processor upon returning back to the dock. We highly recommend Homer Fish Processing . They will meet you at the boat to pick up your fish fillets and will vacuum seal and freeze to your specifications. They are able to ship your fish directly from their facility in insulated boxes. However, the most economical way of getting fish home is to take your insulated box of fish as one of your checked bags on the airplane. Please call Homer Fish Processing for current shipping rates.

What Does Halibut Taste Like?

Halibut is an excellent eating mild, white, flaky fish. It is extremely versatile when it comes to cooking and is high in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and vitamins.

Need some ideas for how to cook your catch? Check out these great fishy cookbooks !

Related Trips

Looking for something different? Check out our related trips to find another adventure.

Winter King & Crabbing

A great way to enjoy the waters in the off season and see the winterscapes of Kachemak Bay.

Combo Fishing Trips

Combo and Multispecies trips are a great way to experience the variety of what Alaska has to offer. We offer several different trip options.

Salmon Fishing Trips

The salmon fishing in Homer, Alaska is unparalleled and our guided trips provide you with the opportunity to catch king salmon among other species of salmon.

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Homer Alaska Fishing Charters

Welcome to homer halibut hunters.

Homer Halibut Hunters  is Homer, Alaska’s premier sport fishing halibut charter company offering a wide variety of fishing excursions in The Halibut Capital Of The World .  With years of experience on Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, The Gulf Of Alaska and the waters surrounding Homer, Alaska, we probably have a trip just perfect for your needs.  Our Homer halibut charters offer fast, comfortable, all aluminum boats, top of the line equipment, and most importantly, professional, dedicated, experienced staff focused on your safety and the best experience possible. All of our boats have powerful twin engines for comfort, speed, and safety, heated cabins, and onboard restrooms.  A Homer halibut charter is a must for anyone visiting Homer, Alaska and Kachemak bay. 

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters - Our Trips

6 great charter trips for you to choose from, halibut only charters, halibut combo charters, multispecies charters, overnight charters, our fishing grounds.

Not surprisingly, knowing where to fish is where it all begins when fishing for halibut. We are so fortunate to have such a massive and fertile fishing area at nearly 4,000 square miles. The fishing grounds begin almost as soon as we leave the Homer harbor extending as far north as Ninilchik and as far south as the Barren Islands.

Alaska halibut fishing limits are set by the international pacific halibut commission (IPHC) annually. Homer, Alaska is found in region 3A which harvests significantly more pacific halibut each year than any other region in the world.

These waters are home to millions of halibut, rockfish, lingcod, shark, Octopus, Skates, and more. One of the most fun things about fishing on a Homer, Alaska Fishing Charter is you know never what you’re going to pull up when the rod starts to bend over. Often it’s a halibut but catching giant Alaska Skates, octopus, and various rockfish is common.

Where we fish depends on the type of trip we’re taking that day, previous days fishing quality, and of course, we always keep a mindful eye on the weather. But, the entirety of the area in red are areas we might fish on your trip.

Halibut Catch Per IPHC Management Area

Did you know that the IPHC management area 3A, surrounding Homer, Alaska and The Kenai Peninsula, catches almost 3X more halibut than any other area? And if you take into account the two neighboring management areas, The Gulf Of Alaska accounts for 66% of all the pacific halibut taken by the United States and Canada.

IPHC management area 3A is home to some of the largest fishing ports found in Alaska. This is certainly due to the abundance of fish found in the Gulf of Alaska and its surrounding waters but also due to the ease of access provided by the road system connecting these cities to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Management area 3A includes the cities of Homer, Whittier, Seward, Ninilchik, as well as the Kodiak archipelago accessible only by road, and the once thriving port of Seldovia. Kodiak and Seldovia are accessible only via plane or boat. 

Before 1964,  Seldovia  was one of the largest ports in the region with nearly 2,000 residents but today has only 300 year round residents. The devastating  Good Friday earthquake  of 1964 and the development of the road system from Anchorage through the Kenai Peninsula slowly led to Seldovia’s contraction. It is the biggest earthquake recorded in North America, and the second largest in the world, at 9.2 on the Richtor Scale and lasted nearly 5 minutes.

So it’s not surprising that the halibut capital of the world will be found in one of these management areas and most likely be found in management area 3A.

Halibut Landings By Port

Pacific halibut are closely monitored by fishing location, fishing vessel, and port of unloading – which is usually the closest major port to where the vessel was fishing.

This chart shows the number of pounds of halibut that has been unloaded at each port from 2015 to 2022 in millions of pounds by IFQ (commercial fisherman). The top 6 ports for halibut fishing are Homer, Kodiak, Seward, Petersburg, Sitka and Juneau.

You can see from the chart that Homer and Kodiak are often in quite a strong battle for the top top spot each year. In fact, Homer has beat out Kodiak in 4 of the last 8 years, and Kodiak has out fished Homer in 4 of the last 8 years. In 2018, Seward took the top spot (barely) but 2nd place went to Homer beating out Kodiak. 

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters Trips

Homer Halibut Hunters offer a wide range of Homer halibut charters out of beautiful Kachemak Bay in Homer, Alaska. We offer 3/4 day, full-day, and multi-species adventures. In all total we offer 6 different types of trips to suit just about any angler, group, or family:

• 3/4-Day single species halibut charter
• Full-day single species halibut charter
• Trophy halibut & rockfish combo charter
• Halibut & salmon combo charter
• Triple Threat! Trophy halibut, rockfish & salmon multi-species combo
• Salmon & rockfish combo charter on Wednesdays only

We begin our fishing season in May and continue until the end of September. Halibut fishing limits are two halibut per person per day and there is no annual limit. One fish can be of any size, and the other fish must be smaller than 28 inches or approximately 10 lbs.

Rockfish have separate limits . You are allowed 5 rockfish in total but only 1 can be a nonpelagic rockfish, such as the highly prized Yelloweye Rockfish.

You will need to purchase a fishing license for all of our excursions and if you are booking one of our trips that includes salmon you will also need the king salmon stamp. Fishing licenses are most easily purchased at  Alaska Department of Fish and Game online store .

With Homer Halibut Hunters you’ll find comfortable world-class vessels, top of the line equipment and knowledgeable staff. You’ll find our captains and deckhands to bring an unequaled level of patience, professionalism, and sportsmanship on every outing.

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters Limits & Regulations

Halibut, rockfish,salmon & lingcod fishing charter, limits & regs.

Homer, Alaska may be the “ Halibut Fishing Capital of the World ” but we catch a lot more than just halibut. Regulations can change slightly from year to year and we get final regulations from NOAA around late February and early March regarding size limits so check back in then for 2023 updates.

Halibut Fishing Regulations for Area 3A:

• Each angler is allowed a daily bag limit of 2 halibut: one Halibut can be any size and one Halibut must be 28 inches or less, which is approximately a 10 lb fish. 
• There is no annual limit on Halibut
• No charter “halibut” fishing allowed on Wednesdays. However, we still do salmon & rockfish charters on Wednesday, we simply cannot retain any halibut we may catch.
• We are available for Salmon and Rockfish charters on Wednesdays

Rockfish Limits:

• 5 per person per day maximum
• Only 1 may be nonpelagic (yelloweye, tiger, copper, quillback, silvergray, china)

Our full-day Homer halibut charters are the best opportunity for you to catch good sized halibut. These trips are because they don’t require a 2+ hour ride out giving us more time for fishing! We still catch very good sized fish on these trips anywhere between 20 and 80 lbs and it maximizes the amount of time we have available for fishing for halibut.

Make sure to check out our  Release A Monster  program as well as our participation in  Every Halibut Counts

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters - Our Boats

Every boat in the Homer Halibut Hunters fleet is complete with the latest electronics, navigation, and safety equipment. In addition, all of our boats are equipped with heaters, comfortable cabins, restrooms, and top of the line fishing gear. Our captains are all experienced and operating under license from the US Coast Guard. With our fully insured comfortable and fast boats, experienced captains and crew, and the latest electronics and safety equipment, you are sure to have a safe enjoyable day on the water.

Starting in mid-May and continuing until Oct, we fish nearly every single day in the waters of Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, and the areas near the Gulf Of Alaska. With our boats making daily excursions all summer long, our crews know where to find fish. The main things you need to bring are warm comfortable clothes, rain gear, any food and snacks you may want, and your fishing licenses. Check out our How We Halibut Fish and our What To Bring pages for more detailed information.

All bait, gear, tackle is provided on your trip as well as filleting of all your fish. We can accommodate groups of up to 12 people in size.

Homer Alaska Fishing Charters - How We Fish

Halibut are extremely good hunters and hunt by using their keen sense of smell. By using good quality bait such as herring, salmon, and a chum bag we can draw these bottom dwelling hunters right to our waiting hooks.

We use the anchor as much as we can when we’re halibut fishing. This allows su to get our chum bag on the bottom and draw them to our bait. We use circle hooks, baits, jigs, and chum bags. The tides in Cook Inlet are enormous and usually we are not able to use the anchor for the entire fishing trip. So part of the time we’ll use the anchor and other times we’ll drift with the current using baited jigs.

Travel time to halibut fishing grounds out of Homer harbor varies from 1-3 hours, and is dependent on weather conditions, where the fish have been biting, and what type of trip you’ve booked. We are generally always in sight of land but can travel as much as 150 miles in a single day on our long range trips.

We actually have an entire page dedicated to explaining  how we fish for halibut , Rockfish, salmon, and lingcod. Please check it out!

About Homer Halibut Hunters In Homer, Alaska

Our goal - the best experience possible.

We don’t like to make promises on catching limits, however, on a Homer halibut charter with Homer Halibut Hunters, chances are, you’ll probably catch your limits of halibut. And, there’s a pretty good chance this will be one of the biggest fish you’ve ever caught, especially if this is your first trip to Alaska. Even the small ones are big up here. But mostly importantly, we want you to simply have the best fishing experience we can possibly give you. To that end, we’ve made big investments in boats, equipment and knowledgable, professional crew.

Based in Homer, Alaska the magnificent backdrop is one seriously incredible way to start your day of fishing with us. Snow capped mountains surround us from the moment we leave the harbor. Whales, otters, seals, puffins and marine life of all sorts may join us along the way.

We love our long range trophy trips but we’re just as happy with the same big smiles we get taking out first timers on a shorter trips and seeing the joy on their faces as the first halibut start bending rods. Adding beautiful rockfish and chrome bright salmon to the trip is equally rewarding. We love every single day we get to spend on these waters.

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• Multi-Species
• Winter King Salmon
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Big Dan’s Fishing Charters and Riverfront Lodge

Homer, Seward, and Soldotna, Alaska Fishing Charters

2023 Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Award Recipient

Big Dan’s Fishing  Charters offers the best saltwater fishing trips in Homer and Seward, plus outstanding river charters on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers! We also offer fall Sitka Blacktail deer hunting transporter services on Kodiak Island in the fall and  in Homer in the spring for black bear. We have an excellent reputation that we take pride in, and as a result our customer return rates are high. Our Homer fishing trips target 1-5 different species depending on the area fished, including halibut, salmon, rockfish, lingcod and yelloweye. In Seward we fish for halibut, salmon, lingcod and rockfish and offer both glacier tours and scenic/wildlife viewing. Back at home base at our lodge right on the Kenai River, we host river charters for king, sockeye and silver salmon, as well as provide salmon charters on the Kasilof River. We offer competitive rates for the following:

Homer Saltwater Charters

Seward Fishing Trips

Kenai River Salmon Fully Guided Trips

Kasilof River Salmon Fishing

Overnight Charters

River Front Lodging

Private Group Charters Available

Homer is the Halibut Capital of the World and the fishing is always great! Enjoy the views of snow-capped mountains and glaciers in Kachemak Bay. Witnessing the natural show put on by Orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, seals, puffins, and sea lions could occur on your excursion, so be sure to bring your camera. Big Dan’s Fishing Charters offer a variety of full day and overnight charters out of Homer, a variety of Seward day trips for fishing or sightseeing, as well as guided salmon fishing on the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers. Stay with us in in your own private 2 or 3-bedroom cabins in Soldotna on the banks of the Kenai River at Big Dan’s Riverfront Lodge. Give Sarah a call and we will do our best to help plan the fishing trip you’ve always imagined. We have 2 Homer based catamarans to choose from, the Game Changer and our new massive catamaran added for 2022—the Double Down . The BlackJack is our six pack based in Seward. Our fleet has the finest boats of all Homer, Alaska fishing charters and the Kenai Peninsula.

Big Dan’s Offers Live Aboard Vessel Based Lodging, Meals and Transportation for DIY Kodiak Deer Hunters and Spring Bear Hunting out of Homer.

Homer and Kodiak, Alaska Hunting Transporters

We also offer fall Sitka Blacktail deer hunting transporter services on Kodiak Island in the fall and  in Homer in the spring for black bear.

Kodiak DIY Sitka Blacktail Deer Transportation, Lodging, and Meals.

Homer DIY Spring Black Bear Lodging, Meals and Transportation.

The Double Down

The F/V Double Down is our brand new 50-foot Catamaran that easily fishes 12 anglers. We couldn’t be happier with our new custom built boat from Brix Marine. This new boat is is the most incredible charter boat in Homer, only ahead of our other boat the Game Changer . The Double Down was nominated by the editors of WorkBoat Magazine as one of the 10 Significant Boats of 2022 and is the first fishing charter boat ever nominated!

The Game Changer

Our F/V Game Changer is our 42’ Catamaran- 12 passenger vessel. This boat will feel like you are at home on the water. It’s loaded with luxurious accommodations that provides you with first class comfort while on the ocean. In addition to elusive amenities, this vessel is suited with quad 425 Yamaha motors equaling 1700 horsepower! That means less time traveling and more time fishing. We also have 2 deckhands on board to ensure you get a quality trip. Game Changer is massive and comfortable. Guests love it for day trips and overnights.

The Blackjack

The F/V Blackjack is a 31-foot, 6-passenger, single hull vessel with comfortable seating, sleeping berth, microwave, coffee maker, and bathroom. The Blackjack’s twin 300 Yamaha motors get you to your Seward fishing spot fast.

Not only do the Double Down,   Game Changer and Blackjack have all the amenities you could ask for, they also have the speed to get you to your fishing destinations faster than most other boats. We have top of the line equipment to ensure that your fishing experience is exceptional. We have very experienced captains that not only love to fish, but they love to have a good time. You won’t have to worry about having an inexperienced captain. Our captains have the utmost respect for clients and want to ensure that you get the most out of your vacation. We know you will have an experience to remember!

Full Day Fishing Trips

Best Halibut Fishing in Alaska

Experience Homer or Seward Fishing

Double Limits

All Inclusvie

Private Group Trips

Groups up to 12 people

Great for large families or groups

Big Dan’s Kenai Riverfront Fishing Lodge

Formerly Smokin’ Joe’s Lodge, Big Dan’s Riverfront Lodge is conveniently located 2 miles from the center of Soldotna, Alaska. Big Dan’s Fishing Charters is excited to add Soldotna lodging to the list of adventures we provide. Each cabin comes with:

Cozy, spacious cabins with full kitchens & 52” flat screen televisions w/ cable

Private freezer to store fish

Private riverfront fishing for guests

Fire pit on an incredible deck overlooking the Kenai River

Kenai River | Guided Salmon Fishing

Big Dan’s Fishing offers Kenai River fishing for kings, reds and silvers. These trips are super fun with our river guide Nate, AKA the Vanilla Gorilla. Captain Nate will pick you up in our quiet slough right beside our Kenai Riverfront lodge. You can stay with us at the lodge and be right there to fish in the morning.  We can also provide Kasilof River king fishing trips for those who wish to harvest kings. On the Kenai we encourage catch and release fishing for kings, while sockeye and coho are more abundant and great for harvest.

Kenai River Guided Salmon Fishing Trips

Kasilof River Guided King Salmon Fishing

DIY Riverfront Salmon Fishing Right from the Lodge

Read About Us in Fish Alaska Magazine

Big dan’s fishing charters : a shared experience aboard the  game changer .

Arriving early in the morning at the Homer dock, we met our boat mates, new friends we would be fishing with for the next 48 hours. My buddy, Dave Atcheson, and I were both excited to be there. We reside on the Kenai Peninsula and get to fish a lot, yet each new Alaskan adventure can be epic, to be reminisced about for decades to come. Joining us on this adventure would be a group of three from California, a couple from Ohio and four brothers from various states. Our common denominator was being stricken with enthusiasm for the coming adventure. [Read More]

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Even though we target halibut it's not uncommon to catch numerous types of Rockfish, Lingcod and salmon at certain times of the year. Every day brings a new adventure.

Our goal is that everyone who chooses to fish halibut with us will have the greatest experience possible!

Take a cruise through our site to learn more about us, our boat, lodging and have a look at some photos of folks having fun fishing Alaskan halibut!

Brian has been fishing in Alaska since 1991, both commercially and sport, from Homer to the Bering Sea. He prides himself on fishing for halibut in areas that other boats do not. Brian tries to pick halibut fishing areas with shallow water as often as possible. Halibut tend to fight more knowing they have a short distance to the surface, making the catch even more exciting.

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A Lifetime of Alaskan Memories

Inlet Charters “Across Alaska Adventures” is a long time Alaskan family run business that takes pride in our reputation. Through our 30 years, our repeat clients have continued to refer us to their friends and family. Our Homer, Alaska halibut fishing charters are noted as the “Halibut Capital of the World”, along with Wild Salmon & Rockfish charters. Our family has developed a long-standing relationship with local guides sharing their knowledge of halibut fishing in Alaska. Inlet Charters can accommodate the novice to the professional angler. From the single client, large groups, and special needs, we are here to accommodate! Let the Inlet Charters team offer you information for your Alaskan Memories.

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We fished twice with Captain Heath and Mate Mic for salmon and halibut -- and caught plenty of each! They were a delight to fish with as they are very knowledgable and helpful. The people (Barbara, Linda & Kim) at Inlet Charters are very pleasant and easy to work with scheduling our trips around us. Would absolutely recommend them!

Captain Phil on the Sea Wolf took us to his king salmon fishing spot. We all caught large fish, most got their daily limit. His deck mate, Darren, was friendly, helpful and chatty. Suitable for novice to expert fishermen. We spend the day sharing the bay with glaciers, eagles, otters, and gulls. Capt. Phil made sure we were comfortable and shared his vast knowledge of sport fishing in Alaska with us. You’ll come home tired with fish, photos and stories...

I can't say enough great things about this charter. Captain Brian and his girls were awesome! Our charter got cancelled because of the weather, so we were about to cancel, but I am so glad we decided to spend an extra day in Homer and rebook this tour. We caught the allotted amount of fish pretty quick thanks to Captain Brian knowing where to go. The girls work so hard making sure everyone is set with their poles and bait. And holy smokes, I've never seen anyone filet a fish like that...

Thank you to Inlet Charters for a wonderful fishing trip! Have been on many charter boats in Alaska and can say with confidence that Inlet Charters provides a once in a lifetime experience. Caught our fish and had fun while doing it! Thank you to the Captain and crew for all of your careful attention, humor, and help. I'll be back!

We spent two weeks in Homer, and had the time to carefully select the charter company we wanted to go fishing with. Barb did a great job finding us the right boat and date, and Captain Garry was both very fun and professional. He took us in the middle of the bay and we were able to catch a lot of good sized halibuts. We came all the way from France to fish in Alaska, and we would do it exactly the same way and with them if we had to do it again. A real Alaska time with Inlet Charters :)

O'Fish'ial Charters

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“ Even still, I had such a great time with Captain Chad , Jesse and Austin I opted to go back out and try it again. ” in 6 reviews

“ Fished with Captain Schylar on the Artemis and had a great time, lots of halibut and rockfish were caught. ” in 10 reviews

“ What a great day on the water, Cody and Wyatt did a phenomenal job of getting all of us on the boat our limit in salmon. ” in 6 reviews

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Best charter company Homer. Granted, it's our first time chartering in Alaska; however, the way we were treated is what will bring us back. Fishing in Alaska has been a bucket list item for myself, my brother, and my father. O'Fish'ial Charters didn't treat us as newbies. They made us feel competent and treated us as friends. Our captain was Skyler and Charley was the deckhand. Both were just amazing. Skyler was informative and educational. We left the 3 day charted feeling we knew more about fishing and Alaska in general than we would have with any other charter company. We didn't feel as if we were 'just customers'. Thank you Skyler! Same with Charley. By the end of the charter, we felt he was like a younger brother. And he worked hard!! We were on the Artemis. A great boat! Again, really looking forward to another charter next year!!

Great fishing charter in Alaska for halibut. Ling Cod. And rock fish!! Had a blast!!!

Captain Chad and his crew were phenomenal! We had the best experience and we highly recommend them! See you guys next year!

July 2023 Salmon charter was awesome. Captain Austin was the BEST along with Mike the deck man. Everyone caught their limit for Salmon. Bonus was the amazing lodging suites. The suite was simply FIVE stars. I look forward to returning.

I booked two days charter in September 22. The captain was Skylar. He was awesome and he loves what he do. His Personable skills with everyone on the vessel both days was great. I caught Halibut and King salmon. I highly recommend

Limited out today with Capt Austin and First mate Michael - they both put us on fish and we cleaned up! In credible day "catching" and not just fishing! Many eagles and sea otters- scenery is incredible!

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Coming to Alaska for our honeymoon, I wanted to surprise my husband with a fishing trip. After striking out with several river charters and other fishing companies, I managed to find Chad at O'fish'ial Charters. He agreed to take my husband and I out for some winter king salmon fishing. It was a beyond incredible experience and we managed to catch two good-sized winter king salmon. The weather was calm and the skies were clear. Watching the sunrise over the mountains was breathtaking. Chad was an incredible captain and I know that this is an experience my husband will remember forever. If I ever return to Homer and find myself wanting to fish again, or maybe as a future present for my husband, I cannot recommend O'fish'ial Charters enough. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

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Fished with Captain Schylar on the Artemis and had a great time, lots of halibut and rockfish were caught. Stayed at the seafarer suites and the rooms were very nice and comfortable. Recommend them to anyone wanting to fish or stay in Homer.

Had a great time with the crew today. Professional, personal, efficient and great at finding fish. Can't ask for anything more.

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My first time going out with this charter company in July 2023. I absolutely loved it. Captain Austin and Mike on the and Captain Chad and his crew Charlie and Christian knew their stuff, very helpful, and very professional. I had no concerns with them keeping us safe. I definitely recommend this charter. I will continue to book with them in the future.

a great three days fishing with O'Fish'ial! the crews were outstanding!!

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Alaska Wildlife Troopers dedicate patrol vessel to former Unalaska trooper

It was wet and windy in Cordova on Saturday. Still though, around 50 people showed up at the dock for the dedication of the Alaska Wildlife Troopers’ newest boat, the P/V Arduser, named after retired Trooper Alex Arduser, who died one year ago while on a hunting trip in Prince William Sound.

Alex Arduser may have been the strong and silent type, but his wife, Kate, said it was pretty clear he had a way of having a lot of meaningful interactions with a lot of people.

“When we moved to Dutch, I felt like I almost couldn’t go anywhere without a fisherman coming up to me to tell me some story about their specific encounter with Alex as a game warden,” Kate said. “They were ecstatic to tell me about their ticket from Alex because they felt human.”

One of those people was Mike Towle, who received a ticket from Alex around 2010 when Towle was in his twenties, gillnetting in Prince William Sound.

“I had gone to sleep with my net out, which is pretty typical in our fishery, and I set alarms for like an hour, hour-and-a-half, to wake up and pick my net,” Towle said. “I woke up to a pounding on the cabin of my boat. I looked up and I’d overslept my alarms by like nine hours.”

Wildlife Trooper Arduser told him he had drifted half a mile over the fishing boundary. He gave Towle a ticket, but Towle remembers that Alex seemed genuinely concerned for him and wanted to make sure Towle was doing well.

Towle later had a daughter who became friends with a girl her age, and one night the two families got together for a family dinner.

“I go over to their house and see Alex. I couldn’t place him, but I was like, ‘He looks familiar,’” Towle said. “We went like a full hour or two into this family dinner before it hit me that he was the guy that gave me my ticket. I just started laughing and I called him out on it, and he was like, ‘I was wondering if you’d figure it out.’”

The families became friends, spending summers shrimping and camping.

“In our lives up here in Alaska, and as Alaskans, the highs and lows are so dramatic and can be so quick,” Towle said. “That swing is sometimes in a moment.”

The swing came on April 25, 2023, when Alex went duck hunting by himself on Egg Island in the Copper River Delta.

“It all happened really fast,” Towle said. “Kate hadn’t heard from him since the night before and so there was a lot of concern over that. He was supposed to be picked up by a plane and apparently he hadn’t made it to the pickup.”

Arduser was found drowned in a pond near his campsite. An autopsy showed that Alex had an enlarged heart, but his wife Kate said they will likely never know the details surrounding Alex’s death.

“Basically, he went duck hunting. I said goodbye to him that morning. The kids went to school, said goodbye. He was really excited about his trip. He had been there before we moved to Dutch. But yeah, there’s never going to be more to know about that,” Kate said. “As my brother says, ‘He died too young.’ It’s pretty succinct.”

The Alaska Wildlife Troopers has a large marine fleet across the state. The boats are typically named for a location the boat is serving, or it’s given out to the community to name. In some situations, they use the name of a past Trooper who’s had a great impact on the state of Alaska.

Kate said she was approached by the troopers to say they would like to name a boat after Alex.

“I knew that was a huge honor,” Kate said. “I felt like being married to him as he had this amazing ability to be compassionate. I’m hoping there’s this layer of honor and then there’s this layer of a little bit of optimism that that boat will carry that part of spirit on.”

Alaska Wildlife Trooper Aaron Fenzel worked with Alex, and he said he was proud of the work and the legacy Alex left with the organization.

“Naming this boat, the P/V Arduser only seemed appropriate for a person like Alex,” Frenzel said. “(Alex) worked in some very remote areas around the state … and saw some of the worst conditions throughout his career. He did some amazing things, and helped a lot of people when those calls came in.”

The P/V Arduser is a 35-foot aluminum vessel made by Bay Weld in Homer. It’s powered by twin 425 horsepower Yamaha outboards. It has the Alaska State Trooper emblem on the sides, and then, printed in blue letters on each side of the bow, “Arduser.”

Theo Greenly, KUCB - Unalaska

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Pitch to unite Railbelt utilities under power transmission group sees sharp divides

Power lines run from the Southcentral Power Project generation station, at right, towards the Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 in Anchorage. The 200 megawatt gas-fired power plant came online in 2013. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

JUNEAU — Railbelt utilities are divided over plans to establish an organization to manage transmission of power along Southcentral Alaska’s electric grid.

Senate Bill 217 and House Bill 307 were introduced by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in February. The bills had two primary goals: to enable the lowest-cost power to be delivered across the grid between Homer and Fairbanks, and to better integrate renewable energy into the system.

The measures would eliminate wheeling rates , which are fees charged by utilities to transmit power across their portion of the grid. Renewable power producers would also be exempt from local property and sales taxes on new projects. The same exemptions currently apply to the utilities that overwhelmingly source their power from natural gas.

The members of the transmission organization would include the heads of the utilities and the executive director of the Alaska Energy Authority, which owns and operates the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project .

Supporters say that an integrated transmission system will reduce power costs for ratepayers in the long term. But eliminating wheeling rates is anticipated to initially see winners and losers. Power costs are expected to marginally increase in Anchorage and drop in Fairbanks.

Matanuska Electric Association and Golden Valley Electric Association both support a new Railbelt Transmission Organization. In recent days, Chugach Electric Association and Homer Electric Association have both publicly opposed elements of the plan.

Electrical transmission lines connect the Beluga Power Plant in Tyonek with Anchorage, seen in Point MacKenzie on June 22, 2023. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

Discussions are going on behind closed doors to develop a model that can get enough votes to pass the Legislature, and is acceptable to the utilities.

“It’s like herding chickens,” said Rep. George Rauscher, a Sutton Republican. “Because you fix one problem for one, and then you have another problem for two more.”

Industry experts say unifying the utilities has proven difficult, as they will inevitably be tempted to prioritize the interests of their own members over those of the system as a whole. Tony Izzo, CEO of Matanuska Electric Association, said without an integrated transmission organization, the utilities would continue engaging in the same “myopic” decision making.

Sharp divides between the utilities is nothing new. For 50 years, there have been attempts to unify the utilities under a single umbrella organization. None of those attempts have succeeded. The most recent attempt failed in 2019.

The latest effort comes after the Regulatory Commission of Alaska sent a frank letter to the Legislature in 2015 that said the Railbelt’s electrical system was “fragmented” and “balkanized.” The commission recommended that the utilities voluntarily improve their coordination.

The Legislature passed a bill in 2020 that enabled the five Railbelt utilities to form an electric reliability organization. The organization was established to oversee implementation of system-wide reliability standards and coordinate long-term planning amongst the utilities. But the electric reliability organization’s role is limited.

The new and separate transmission organization would go further and is seen as a first step toward “economic dispatch.” That model would allow an independent operator to choose which power plants to use to deliver the cheapest sources of energy along the grid.

Part of the interest in a new transmission organization comes as substantial investments are planned to modernize the grid’s infrastructure.

Last year, the state of Alaska was awarded a $206 million federal grant to invest in an undersea power cable connecting the Kenai Peninsula and Chugach Electric’s Beluga power plant, on the west side of Cook Inlet, to build redundancies and better allow the lowest-cost power to be delivered across the grid. The state wants to secure a second federal grant to build another power line between Southcentral and Healy.

Senate bill and Iceland

In October, the managers of the Railbelt’s four largest utilities and 12 legislators traveled to Iceland. The tiny European nation was seen as a potential model for the Railbelt . Iceland had publicly owned utilities operating on a state-owned transmission line before European Union regulations forced them to deregulate the market in the early 2000s.

Gwen Holdmann, the founding director of the Alaska Center for Energy and Power, organized the trip to Iceland, which is seen as a world leader in integrating renewable energy into a unified electric grid.

”I think it was really successful in terms of showing the potential for this system,” Holdmann said.

Despite their long-held disagreements and a history of failed attempts, the four Railbelt utility managers signed a tentative agreement on a napkin in Iceland to form an integrated transmission organization. Since then, there have again been disagreements.

Using Iceland as a model, the Senate bill developed a more ambitious plan for the grid than originally planned by Dunleavy. SB 217 would transfer responsibility for transmission planning and management of the utilities’ assets to the new transmission organization.

Chugach Electric Association CEO Arthur Miller speaks before a mayoral candidate forum on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at the company's headquarters in Anchorage. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

Arthur Miller, CEO of Chugach Electric Association, said the utility supported eliminating wheeling rates, and to instead recover costs through a unified rate structure. However, Miller said the utility had “significant concerns” about the transmission organization, including a central plank in the Senate’s plan.

”Chugach is adamantly opposed to the transfer of management or operational control of its transmission system. This will not lower cost or rates, that provides no benefit to our membership,” Miller said to lawmakers last week.

Sen. Cathy Giessel, an Anchorage Republican and architect of the Senate’s bill, argued that the state’s largest utility had a simpler reason for opposing the new transmission organization: “Chugach has a huge amount of infrastructure that they have built and they have bonding on.”

Chugach Electric holds substantial debt after acquiring Municipal Light & Power in 2019. Miller told legislators last week that the utility has spent $41 million rebuilding its transmission line and has planned to invest over $85 million more in upgrades through 2030.

The Anchorage-based utility filed a proposed rate increase in July with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, which is the state board tasked with setting “just and reasonable rates” for Railbelt ratepayers. In its filing, Chugach requested to raise its wheeling rates, which would increase costs for the other utilities. Matanuska Electric Association , Golden Valley Electric Association and Homer Electric all filed motions arguing that Chugach’s proposal would significantly increase costs for their members.

While the Senate’s proposal for a transmission organization has been expansive, the House bill is more limited. Instead of transferring management of the utilities’ assets, Andrew Jensen, Dunleavy’s energy policy adviser, said that under the House bill, the transmission organization “would be tasked solely, for now, with eliminating wheeling rates.”

Legislators say the House bill has alleviated some of Chugach Electric’s concerns, but other concerns remain.

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Homer Electric Association has largely operated in isolation from the other utilities and has recently shown an unwillingness to join a unified transmission organization, legislators say.

Keriann Baker, chief strategy officer at Homer Electric, told legislators last week that the proposed changes in the Senate’s bill were too much for a single year.

“We think that we should probably understand the law that’s being passed before we pass it. That’s just our position,” she said.

Baker told legislators that before joining the transmission organization, the utility wants to see the grid upgraded and bottlenecks removed that hinder the delivery of power.

Other stakeholders have expressed oversight concerns. The Renewable Energy Alaska Project, or REAP, prefers the House version of the bill. REAP’s executive director, Chris Rose, is a member of the existing electric reliability organization. He wants transmission planning to stay there.

“We believe it makes far more sense to use existing law and institutions to build out our transmission system, rather than creating a new transmission organization that is not subject to the RCA project preapproval authority,” he said to legislators last week.

The Alaska Public Interest Research Group, a consumer advocacy organization, is also concerned about moving planning authority for the Railbelt grid to the new transmission organization. The group suggested that there could be insufficient oversight from state regulators.

More clean power

Integrating more renewable power into the Railbelt’s electric grid is a key priority in the House and Senate bills. In a recent report , the National Renewable Energy Laboratory said that ratepayers could save well over $1 billion by 2040 if the grid got 80% of its power from renewable sources.

Jenn Miller, CEO of Renewable IPP, speaks at a ribbon cutting event for the Houston Solar Farm on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Houston. The 8.5-megawatt project is currently Alaska's largest solar farm. (Loren Holmes / ADN)

Jenn Miller, CEO of Renewable Independent Power Producers, said that eliminating local taxes on new clean energy projects creates “a level playing field and reduces energy costs to ratepayers.”

In testimony to senators last week, Matanuska Electric CEO Izzo applauded Miller’s work in developing the state’s largest solar farm in Houston. As Railbelt utilities face a looming shortfall of Cook Inlet natural gas, Izzo said that it was “key” to exempt new renewable power projects from local taxes.

“We need to move to other sources of energy as soon as possible,” he said.

Supporters say that eliminating wheeling rates charged by utilities to transmit power across the grid would be another critical step for more clean energy.

Holdmann used the example of the Shovel Creek wind project proposed in Fairbanks. She said the wind farm could produce 150 megawatts of power, but that would be far more than Fairbanks needs. The city’s peak demand is around 220 megawatts, she said.

Eliminating wheeling rates charged to send power across the grid could make that project more attractive to utilities south of Fairbanks, Holdmann said. She said that wheeling rates were why a plan to build additional wind turbines on Fire Island was scrapped in 2015.

“It wasn’t cost competitive anymore,” she said.

With one week left in the Alaska Legislature’s regular session, time is running out to approve an integrated transmission system for the Railbelt. Rauscher said it would be a “monumental task” to get a transmission organization passed into law this year alongside several other measures intended to address a Cook Inlet gas shortage.

HB 307 has advanced to the House floor before it would head across to the Senate for its consideration. The Senate bill is before the Senate Finance Committee. The regular legislative session is constitutionally required to end by midnight on May 15.

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Sean Maguire

Sean Maguire is a politics and general assignment reporter for the Anchorage Daily News based in Juneau. He previously reported from Juneau for Alaska's News Source. Contact him at [email protected].