Halibut Fishing

SUMMER SEASON
JUNE 1– AUGUST 31

SHOULDER SEASON
APRIL 1 – MAY 31
SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 15

Starting at $350/per person
3 person minimum,
fuel surcharge may apply

Includes tackle, bait, fishing instruction, fish fileting, bottled water/coffee

Tuesday & Wednesdays are closed to Halibut fishing

8 hours

Long Range Jigging Trip - $3,200
Must Book Whole Boat (Jul 1 – Sep 30 ONLY)

Guided Angler Fish (GAF) Program

Halibut Stamps required for 2026

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Details & Itinerary

DEPARTURE TIMES
6:30AM Jun 1 – Aug 31
7:00AM Sept 1 - Oct 15 and April 1 - May 31

We have been fishing Halibut in Kachemak Bay and Lower Cook Inlet for over 30 years. We have learned a few things along the way about the tides and weather, different times of the season, when and where the Halibut show up and when they leave.

We catch Halibut just about every month of the year except the month of January, the only month that is closed to halibut fishing. We usually start seeing good catches of Halibut from April thru October.

Weather is a factor any time of year. The other big factor is the tide; we seem to have better luck when we have more water moving or a bigger exchange from high tide to low tide and vice versa. More water moving will help carry the scent trail and bring Halibut into us.

Another factor is technique, such as using bait or artificial jigs. When we use bait, we always use the finest we can buy, whole Herring, Octopus, Cod, Pollock, Pink Salmon, Chum salmon and Irish lords. As far as jigs go, we use lead head and hair jigs in different sizes from 2 – 24oz., depending on what the tide is doing and if we are anchored or are drifting.

We tend to fish at a depth of anywhere from 20 – 300 feet of water, with an average range of 100 – 200 feet.

Every year our clients catch numerous halibut over 100 lbs, a few halibut over 200 lbs and even has had a 300 lb halibut. It’s a pretty great way to fish for halibut and the running time is usually no more than 1 hour each way.

What's Included / Not Included

What You Should Bring

Lunch/snacks.
Drinks, soda, beer, etc. (we have bottled water and coffee on board and alcohol is okay to bring).
Sunscreen and sunglasses.
Rubber fishing gloves (If you forget, I try to keep extra gloves in different sizes).
Fishing License and a King stamp, if you will be fishing for King salmon. If you have a resident permanent fishing license or a kid under 16, bring your harvest card.
Charging cord for your cell phone (we do have 110 volts for charging on the boat).

How to Dress for the Trip

I get asked all the time how to dress for the trip. I am a firm believer in layers, as temperatures can vary from 40 to 75 degrees in the summer and 25 to 50 degrees in the Fall and Winter months. By layering up you can always layer down depending on what Mother nature throws at us.

For Summer months, a pair of jeans and a pair of rain pants are usually adequate – mostly for shedding the blood and slime from all the fish that you are going to catch. For upper body, an under layer, hooded sweatshirt and a wind/rain jacket will usually suffice.

As far as footwear goes I, myself, wear a pair of ankle-high rubber boots. You can also wear waterproof hiking boots.

For Fall and/or Wintertime add a layer of long underwear, a good hat and warm gloves.

I try to keep extra rubber fishing gloves on the boat in different sizes but, if you have a good pair that fits you well, bring them too.

How to Prepare for a Day on the Water

If you are concerned with seasickness when on the water, it could be a good idea to prepare yourself. Many people take something like Dramamine or Bonine. I have also noticed people having great results with Scopolamine (prescription medication) patches which are put on behind your ear.

The key to any of the Seasick remedies is to take/start them the night before, that way it is in your system and has a chance to work. If nothing else, you will get a good night’s sleep.

What you eat and drink makes a big difference as well, try not to consume large amounts of alcohol the night before. In the morning try and eat something solid like oatmeal, a bowl of cold cereal or toast. Stay away from greasy stuff like sausage or bacon and acidic foods/beverages like orange juice and coffee, this gives you a good start for your day on the water.

While on the boat try to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day.

Long Range Jigging Trip to the North Gulf Coast

2026 Halibut Regulations

The state of Alaska has issued the following regulations for the 2026 Halibut fishing season.

Daily Bag Limit: Two halibut per person per day

Size Restriction: One fish may be any size; the second must be 27 inches or less

Day Closures: No halibut retention is allowed on Wednesdays throughout the entire season. And no halibut retentions on Tuesday between June 2nd and August 25th.

**GAF halibut may still be retained on closure days

New requirement for 2026

For the 2026 Alaska Pacific halibut fishing season, all charter anglers 18 or older must purchase an electronic halibut stamp ($20), to legally retain halibut in Areas 2C (Southeast) and 3A (South Central). The stamp is required for each day an angler intends to catch and keep halibut and must be purchased before starting the fishing trip.

These stamps will be purchased directly from Daniel’s Personalized Guide Service for the cost of $20 the morning of your fishing charter. We will be taking CASH ONLY for these stamps. No credit cards will be accepted.