frequently asked questions
What is the best month for halibut fishing in Alaska?
The first thing you need to know about planning Alaska halibut fishing trips is that the best halibut season time is mid-May to mid-September. During the day, the best time to fish is during the high slack tide as it will keep your tackle as close to the bottom as possible.
When can you keep LINGCOD?
July 1–December 31: 2 per day, 2 in possession, must be at least 35 inches long with head attached or 28 inches from tip of tail to front of dorsal fin with head removed .
King Salmon and other Salmon
KING SALMON, Summer Fisheries (April 1–August 31): North of the latitude of Bluff Point (59° 40’ N): 1 per day, 1 in possession (of any size) . South of the latitude of Bluff Point (59°40’N): 2 per day, 2 in possession (of any size) . 20 inches or longer: There is a combined annual limit of 5 king salmon 20 inches or longer from the waters of the following areas: Cook Inlet Salt Waters. A king salmon 20 inches or longer that is removed from salt water must be retained and becomes part of the bag limit of the person who originally hooked the fish. You must not remove a king salmon 20 inches or longer from the water before releasing it . Winter Fishery (September 1–March 31): All Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay salt waters: 2 per day, 2 in possession (of any size) . No annual limit in effect; recording of king salmon harvest is not required during this timeframe . OTHER SALMON, 6 per day, 6 in possession, only 3 per day, 3 in possession may be Coho (silver) salmon . Pink salmon taken in a sport fishery may be used as bait, but are part of your bag limit
Rock fish limit
5 per day, 10 in possession, only 1 per day, 2 in possession may be nonpelagic
Is fishing good at Homer Alaska?
While a variety of fish abounds in the icy waters of our Bay, Homer is best known as the "Halibut Fishing Capital of the World".
What's the limit on halibut in Homer Alaska?
You are allowed a daily bag limit of 2 halibut: one Halibut can be any size and one Halibut must be 28 inches or less. There is no annual limit on Halibut. No charter fishing allowed for Halibut Wednesdays. We are available for Salmon and Rockfish charters on Wednesdays.
How do you bring fish home from Alaska?
The most common types of containers used for shipping fish from Alaska are a two-piece wax box, foam box, plastic cooler or the CF-60 fold-up box.
Are there companies in Homer that will process and ship my fish?
There are a couple of companies that will pack and ship your fish.
Coal Point
Homer Fish Processing
https://www.homerfishprocessing.com/
Should you tip a fishing charter?
Just like the waiters at your favorite restaurant, a large portion of their salary comes from your tips. Standard tips are 15%-20%, so please don't forget to tip either the Captain of the boat or give your tip to one of his crew members. This is customary and goes for all charter fishing boats.