9-Hour Homer Halibut Fishing Charter

Fish for halibut under the Guided Angler Fish (GAF) program, with opportunities for rockfish, lingcod, Pacific cod, and salmon when conditions allow. Try hands-on mooching for salmon aboard the Sea-Gar.

• Target halibut as the primary catch, with other bottomfish based on time and conditions
• Try mooching, a Puget Sound technique for fishing salmon
• Fish with custom jigs and lures made from recycled bait plastics
• Enjoy a heated cabin, private bathroom, and oversized fishing deck

Itinerary

8 am arrival at the dock for 8 to 9 hour trips. (Can be altered based on tides. If needed, this will be communicated to everyone in your party at least 24 hours prior to departure)

8 am arrival at the dock for 8 hour trips (Can be altered based on tides. If needed, this will be communicated to everyone in your party at least 24 hours prior to departure)

Introduction to the captain and crew.

Required registration of Alaska Fishing licenses and issuance and payment for Federal Halibut Stamps for all anglers 18 years and older.

Safety Briefing for all passengers.

Signing of both the Liability waiver for all passengers and the Photo credit waiver.

Departure of the dock, typically no later than 30 minutes after arrival and boarding time.

Fishing fun from 3 to 80 miles offshore, depending on water and weather conditions, targeted species and season.

Return to Port of Homer while your crew cleans and filet your catch, weather and water conditions permitting.

Safe return of all passengers and crew to our slip typically by 4:30 PM for 9 hour trips.

What's Included

• Rods, reels, and tackle
• Water, drinks, and snacks
• Fish cleaning and filleting, conditions permitting
• Heated cabin and private bathroom

Important details

• Bring a valid Alaska fishing license for each angler before departure
• Anglers ages 18+ need a federal Halibut stamp, available onboard for $20 per person per day and not included in the listed price
• Complete the required liability and photo credit waivers before departure
• GAF halibut may only be retained when a permit is available
• GAF permit costs for retained halibut are not included in the listed price; the 2025 rate was $127 per fish, while 2026 costs were not published in the source
• Prepare to walk up or down a steep harbor ramp during low tide
• Do not smoke or vape inside the cabin, and do not bring drugs, liquor, glass, or Styrofoam onboard
• Bring lunch and any additional beverages you want; beer and wine are allowed for ages 21+ in moderation