Fish for halibut with a local Homer captain on an 8–10 hour charter
8-10 hours
Gear, bait, fish filleting
Head out from Homer for an 8–10 hour halibut fishing trip with Captain Jay Keller aboard the Tuff Stuff. Fish Lower Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay and get help from a long-time local commercial fisherman and charter operator.
A sport fishing license is required for non-residents age 16+ and residents age 18+. A 7% fuel surcharge applies (clarify the total with Greetwell before booking). Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations 14 days or less: 50% deposit kept unless spaces are resold. Within 24 hours or no-show: charged 100% of the charter rate. Full refund if cancelled before departure due to weather. If you leave the dock but cannot fish due to weather: $30/person fee.
Yes. Alaska sport fishing licenses are required for non-residents age 16+ and residents age 18+. Bring a signed and printed copy to check-in.
A 7% fuel surcharge is automatically added and 7.85% sales tax is applied. Starting in 2026, an additional Recreational Quota Entity (RQE) halibut stamp fee applies per person per day.
Bring food, drinks, warm clothes, and possibly rain gear (hats, gloves, and layers). Bring non-slip waterproof shoes.
4287 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603
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.
What a great day! Cap’n Brian and the two deckhands were the best! We booked a last minute 1/2 day halibut charter and North Country delivered! Being super late in the season we weren’t getting our hopes up too high but everybody on the boat hit their limit on halibut (and caught a whole bunch of black cod to boot!). The whole operation is super professional and I highly recommend them!
Brian Gross
September 26, 2025
What a great day! Cap’n Brian and the two deckhands were the best! We booked a last minute 1/2 day halibut charter and North Country delivered! Being super late in the season we weren’t getting our hopes up too high but everybody on the boat hit their limit on halibut (and caught a whole bunch of black cod to boot!). The whole operation is super professional and I highly recommend them!
Brian Gross
September 26, 2025