Fish for Pacific salmon with Captain Jay on the Tuff Stuff
8-10 hours
Gear, bait & tackle, filleting
Head out from Homer for an 8–10 hour salmon fishing charter with Captain Jay Keller aboard the 35 ft Bertram Tuff Stuff. Troll for Pacific salmon and bring home your catch with fish filleting included.
A 7% fuel surcharge is added (plus 7.85% sales tax). Alaska sport fishing licenses are required for non-residents 16+ and residents 18+. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Cancellations 14 days or less: 50% deposit applies; deposit not retained if spaces are resold. Cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows: charged 100% of charter rate. Full refund if cancelled before departure due to weather; if you leave dock but can’t fish due to weather: $30/person fee.
Expect a 7% fuel surcharge calculated from your seat rate, plus 7.85% sales tax applied to that surcharge.
Yes. Alaska sport fishing licenses are required for non-residents ages 16+ and residents ages 18+. Bring a signed, printed copy with you for check-in.
Wear non-slip, waterproof shoes and bring warm layers (hat, gloves, and layers) and possibly rain gear.
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