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Homer, Alaska

Homer Fishing Charters

14 charter captains and guides fishing from Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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Homer fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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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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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Homer?

How the 14 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

Usually after: Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Lingcod.

Deep sea fishing in Homer: all 7 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

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.

Usually after: Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Coho salmon.

Inshore fishing charters in Homer: all 13 guides →

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Live from NOAA tide station 9455558, NOAA station 9455500, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Homer.

Full tide table and what is biting: Homer fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in Homer, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Halibut
Rockfish
Chinook salmon
Coho salmon
Pink salmon

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: homerhalibuthunters.com, wildcoastalaska.com.

Know before you go

Fishing in Homer: local notes

2026 Area 3A guided (charter) halibut rule: 2 fish per day, one any size and the second 27 inches or less; no charter halibut retention on Wednesdays, or on Tuesdays from June 2 to August 25.

Source: alaskasaltwateradventures.com

Most Homer charter offices sit along Homer Spit Road (e.g. 4246, 4287 and 4350 Homer Spit Rd) beside the Homer Boat Harbor; boats tie up on lettered floats such as D, L and M.

Source: bigdansfishing.com

Common grounds out of Homer: Kachemak Bay, lower Cook Inlet, Elizabeth Island, the Barren Islands and East Chugach Island; long-range trips run 40-60 miles.

Source: alaskaoceanpros.com

Some Homer boats run Pacific grey cod trips on Tuesdays/Wednesdays, the days charter halibut retention is closed.

Source: bobstrophycharters.com

Questions

Homer fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in Homer?

We list 14 charter captains and guides fishing from Homer, Anchor Point and Ninilchik, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in Homer?

2 of the 14 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in Homer?

The species Homer captains list most often are Halibut, Rockfish, Chinook salmon, Lingcod, Coho salmon and Salmon.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Alaska?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A Alaska resident annual license is $20 and a nonresident annual license $100. Alaska fishing license prices and rules.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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