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Homer, Alaska

Inshore Fishing Charters in Homer

13 inshore guides in Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.

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The guides

Homer inshore fishing guides, A to Z

Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Big Dan's Fishing Charters

4350 Homer Spit Rd, Homer Boat Harbor (slips D11 and C20), Homer, AK 99603

Capt. Dan SpiesDouble Down 50 ft catamaran; Game Changer 42 ft catamaran; Wanka 31 ft; Blackjack 31 ftUp to 12 guests

OffshoreBay

Targets: Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, Pacific cod, Yelloweye rockfish

(907) 598-3391Website

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Homer Halibut Hunters

Homer Boat Harbor, M float (ramp 4), meet at Harbor Grill

Capt. Jimmy CountsF/V TaurusUp to 6 guests

Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026

OffshoreBay

Targets: Halibut, Rockfish, Yelloweye rockfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lingcod

3/4-Day Halibut (May & Sept) $3003/4-Day Halibut (June-Aug) $350Full-Day Halibut (May & Sept) $350+11 more on their site
(907) 302-4124Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 14 operators: Homer fishing charters.

What to expect

Inshore fishing in Homer at a glance

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

  • Trip lengths these guides publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
  • Fish they list most: Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Salmon, Pacific cod, Pink salmon.
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests (the largest up to 17).
  • Coast Guard license: 3 of 13 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.

Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Homer fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.

Questions

Inshore charters in Homer: questions

What fish do inshore charters target in Homer?

The fish these guides list most often are Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Lingcod, Salmon. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Homer?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Homer also runs offshore trips: 7 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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