North Country Charters has been sharing Homer’s legendary halibut and salmon grounds with guests since 1979. Still family-owned, their crew of lifelong Alaskans runs a fleet of cozy twin-engine boats with heated cabins and USCG-li...
North Country Charters has been sharing Homer’s legendary halibut and salmon grounds with guests since 1979. Still family-owned, their crew of lifelong Alaskans runs a fleet of cozy twin-engine boats with heated cabins and USCG-li...
With a stellar reputation built on consistently putting guests on fish, this Homer charter operation runs a professional outfit with multiple captains and boats. Captain Brian, Captain Ally, Jay (the "Bearded Pirate"), and Captain Finn all get specific shout-outs for their expertise and friendly approach. The crew really shines here—deckhands like Anna, Neveah, and Michael earn repeated praise for keeping lines untangled, helping with catches, and making everyone feel welcome. Guests regularly report limiting out on halibut even late in the season when expectations are lower, plus bonus catches of rockfish, cod, and various salmon species. The fleet includes both larger vessels like the Irish (which can handle 16+ passengers) and smaller boats for more intimate trips. Most reviewers highlight the professionalism from check-in through the safety talk to the actual fishing, with captains willing to share knowledge and answer questions. One negative review mentioned a trip being outsourced to a different provider with timing issues and overcrowding, though they still praised the captain and crew. First-timers and experienced anglers alike seem to have excellent days on the water, making this a solid choice for Homer fishing charters.
Clay and Sean came to our rescue for the most incredible day of fishing - truly one that all Alaskan dreams are made of. We originally booked with maverick charters but due to some unfortunate circumstances had a last minute change of plans. Both companies worked together to make sure we still got out on the water and had the best time possible. Clay and Sean were absolutely brilliant the whole day. Sean worked his behind off to make sure we all knew what we were looking for and most importantly, made sure we got our fish into the boat for some good eating. Clay was the model captain and circled back to some gemstone spots to make sure everyone maxed out their catch limit with some bonus surprise catches along the way! We even got our king salmon! Lines and bait were always at the ready. We were all smiles and scales. Cannot recommend these guys enough.
Felicia Nguyen
July 6, 2026
Clay and Sean came to our rescue for the most incredible day of fishing - truly one that all Alaskan dreams are made of. We originally booked with maverick charters but due to some unfortunate circumstances had a last minute change of plans. Both companies worked together to make sure we still got out on the water and had the best time possible. Clay and Sean were absolutely brilliant the whole day. Sean worked his behind off to make sure we all knew what we were looking for and most importantly, made sure we got our fish into the boat for some good eating. Clay was the model captain and circled back to some gemstone spots to make sure everyone maxed out their catch limit with some bonus surprise catches along the way! We even got our king salmon! Lines and bait were always at the ready. We were all smiles and scales. Cannot recommend these guys enough.
Felicia Nguyen
July 6, 2026
