Homer Halibut Fishing Charter

Join a shared Tuesday or Wednesday fishing trip from Homer under Guided Angler Fish (GAF) halibut rules. Explore offshore waters with a hands-on crew and target species as conditions allow.

• Target halibut, salmon, rockfish, lingcod and Pacific cod
• Try mooching, a Puget Sound salmon-fishing technique
• Fish from the Sea-Gar's oversized back deck
• Keep GAF halibut of any size when permits are available

Itinerary

7am arrival at the dock for 9 and 10 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)

8am 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 3:30 PM for 8 hour trips.

What's Included

• Rods, reels and tackle
• Water, drinks and snacks
• Heated cabin
• Private bathroom
• Fishing guidance from the crew

Important details

• Arrive at the dock at 7am; tides may change the arrival time
• Ages 8+ only for shared charters; minors require a parent or guardian
• Maximum age is 100
• Bring a valid Alaska fishing license before departure
• Anglers 18+ require a federal halibut stamp purchased onboard before departure; a separate $20 per person, per day charge applies and is not included in the listed price
• Expect a separate GAF permit charge for each retained GAF halibut; the 2025 cost was $127 per fish, while the 2026 amount is not stated
• Complete liability and photo credit waivers before departure
• Requires walking up or down a steep ramp at Homer Harbor during low tide
• Bring lunch and any additional beverages; glass and Styrofoam containers are prohibited
• Do not bring drugs, liquor or glass containers aboard; beer and wine are permitted for ages 21+ in moderation
• Do not smoke or vape inside the cabin