A Homer halibut charter with us costs $350 per person for a 3/4 day and $400 for a full day. Combo trips that add rockfish or salmon are $450, the multispecies trip is $500, and the two-day overnight trip is $1,490. Two more trips run on set days: a $600 multispecies special on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and a $450 salmon and rockfish combo. Every trip leaves the Homer Harbor with Homer Halibut Hunters, our Homer halibut operation, and all the gear is included. Sales tax is added.
- $350–$500per person, standard one-day trips
- May 15 to September 30season; best June 1 to September 15
- 6:30 AMusual meeting time, top of Ramp 6, Homer Harbor
- Up to 6 guestsa boat; groups up to 24
Every Homer trip and its price
| Trip | Price per person | What you fish for | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4-day halibut | $350 | halibut | a shorter day on Kachemak Bay; families and first-timers |
| Full-day halibut | $400 | halibut | a full day looking for a big one |
| Halibut and rockfish combo | $450 | halibut, yelloweye and other rockfish | the most popular trip: two kinds of fish for the box |
| Halibut and salmon combo | $450 | halibut, then salmon | halibut and salmon in one day |
| Multispecies | $500 | halibut, rockfish, salmon; lingcod from July 1 | our biggest one-day trip |
| Multispecies special (Tuesdays and Wednesdays) | $600 | halibut, rockfish, salmon and lingcod (lingcod after July 1) | a Tuesday or Wednesday with every species on one boat |
| Salmon and rockfish combo | $450 | salmon and rockfish | a day on the water when charter halibut fishing is closed; we’ll tell you which days |
| Overnight multispecies | $1,490 | two days of multispecies fishing, a night in Seldovia | two full days on the water |
Which trip gives the most for the money? For most guests, the halibut and rockfish combo. For $450 you spend the day on halibut and add rockfish, and the yelloweye are some of the best-eating fish in Alaska. If you only want halibut, the full day gives the crew more time to find bigger fish than the 3/4 day.
Book more than one trip (a day on the Kenai or Kasilof River or a second halibut day) and you get 5% off all of them. The discount does not apply to bear fly-outs. See the Kenai River and Homer halibut combo.
What the price includes
- The boat and crewa heated, well-kept boat, up to 6 guests
- All the gearrods, reels, bait and tackle
- Your fish filletedby the crew at the end of the day
Every trip meets at the top of Ramp 6 in Homer Harbor, on the Spit.
Plan for: an Alaska sport fishing license if you’re 16 or older (and a king salmon stamp if kings are open and you want to fish for them); food, drinks and warm, waterproof layers; sales tax; and a gratuity for the crew if you’d like to give one. It’s always appreciated and never required.
Licences
You need an Alaska sport fishing license for any Homer trip. They come as 1-day, 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and annual licences, and the easiest way is to buy one online from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and keep a copy on your phone. On a salmon trip, add a king salmon stamp if you might keep a king. Alaska residents under 18 and visitors under 16 don’t need a licence, but they still need a free harvest record card. Read our Alaska fishing license guide.
Limits and closed days
Halibut limits for charter anglers are set every year by NOAA Fisheries and the International Pacific Halibut Commission. In most years a charter angler keeps 2 halibut a day, with a size limit on the second fish, and some days of the week are closed to charter halibut fishing. Rockfish, salmon and lingcod limits are set by ADF&G. The crew goes over the current limits on your trip.
Your fish after the trip
At the end of the trip the crew fillets your fish. Our shore staff then collect it, trim and portion it, vacuum-seal and freeze it, and pack it in an airline-approved box for you to take home on the plane. If you need it shipped, we hold it until you are ready and ship it. Homer processing is $2.99 a pound.
Read how to ship your catch.
Cancellations and weather
If you cancel more than 30 days before your trip, we refund your payment less a 20% cancellation fee. If you cancel within 30 days of your trip, the booking is non-refundable. If we cancel for weather, a mechanical problem, safety or the float plane, you choose a full refund or a new date. If weather means we can’t fish for every species on your trip, you’re refunded for that part. Read our cancellation policy.
Pick a date: Homer halibut from $350 per person
Every Homer trip is on our Homer halibut fishing page. Questions? Call (907) 268-2925.
Questions about Homer halibut charter prices
How much is a halibut charter in Homer, Alaska?
With us, $350 per person for a 3/4 day and $400 for a full day. Combo trips are $450, the multispecies trip is $500, and the overnight trip is $1,490. Sales tax is added.
Is the fishing license included?
No. Anglers 16 and older buy their own Alaska sport fishing license, easiest online from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The rods, reels, bait and tackle are included.
How many halibut can I keep?
The limits are set every year. In most years a charter angler keeps 2 halibut a day, with a size limit on the second fish. The crew goes over the current limits on your trip.
Should I tip the crew?
A gratuity is always appreciated and never required.
What happens if the weather is bad?
If we cancel for weather, a mechanical problem, safety or the float plane, you choose a full refund or a new date. If weather means we can't fish for every species on your trip, you're refunded for that part.
Is there a discount for more than one trip?
Yes. Book two or more of our trips and you get 5% off all of them except bear fly-outs.