HOMER FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Offshore Jigging Out of Homer: Ten Hours After Halibut, Rockfish, Sharks and Crab
A 10-hour, whole-boat deep-sea jigging charter from Homer targeting halibut, deep-water rockfish, salmon shark and crab—this guide explains what you’ll encounter and how to prepare.
Offshore Jigging Out of Homer: Ten Hours After Halibut, Rockfish, Sharks and Crab.
Join a deep‑sea adventure out of Homer into the Gulf of Alaska and Kachemak Bay/Cook Inlet, targeting giant halibut, fierce salmon sharks, colorful deep‑water rockfish and three kinds of crab. Expect long runs offshore to reach the deep grounds, up to ten species encountered, and an exclusive whole‑boat experience when required.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Halibut and the Occasional Salmon Shark
Homer bills itself as the Halibut Fishing Capital of the World: halibut are a central target (average weights around 20 lb, but fish can reach 300–400 lb) with a bag limit of two per person per day. On occasion anglers cross paths with salmon sharks — animals that can reach about 8 feet in length and up to 800 lb — a rare and dramatic catch to see on the end of the line.
Yelloweye and Other Rockfish
Yellow‑eye rockfish are a prized deep‑water catch in the Gulf: brightly colored, sometimes reaching 40 lb and living up to a century. These deep grounds produce multiple rockfish species and require travel offshore to find the fish and keep within daily limits.
Crab and a Mix of Bottom Species
In Kachemak Bay you can encounter three crab species—Tanner, Dungeness and King crab—with Tanner season open October 1–February 28. The area also yields a variety of eatable bottom species—pollock, cod, kelp greenling, black sea bass and more—making for a diverse day on the water.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
This is a long day offshore: a 10‑hour jigging trip that runs from Homer out to deep grounds where anglers fish for halibut, deep‑water rockfish and, occasionally, salmon sharks and crab. The boat covers substantial distance offshore, and the experience focuses on sustained fishing for multiple species in productive Gulf waters.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The trip is a 10‑hour outing.
Board at Slip G32 Homer Harbor (bottom of Ramp 3, below the Harbor Grill Restaurant).
Warm layered clothing, rain gear, waterproof or hiking boots, gloves, a lunch, and a fishing license with a King Salmon Stamp if the trip is targeting King Salmon or is a combination charter; the operator provides tackle and filleting.
The trip is offered as a whole‑boat charter with an advertised price of $3,000, reflecting extra fuel, running time (long offshore miles one way) and other operating costs.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The outing is 10 hours in duration.
Where do I meet the boat?
Meet at Slip G32 Homer Harbor at the bottom of Ramp 3, right below the Harbor Grill Restaurant.
Do I need to book the whole boat?
Yes — the itinerary notes that you must book the whole boat for certain periods (e.g., July 1–September 30).
What are the bag limits I should know about?
Halibut: two fish per person per day. Yellow‑eye rockfish: one per person per day. Salmon shark: you may keep one per day and up to two per year, per the operator’s notes.
What should I bring?
Bring warm layered clothing, rain gear, waterproof or hiking boots, gloves, a lunch, and a fishing license with a King Salmon Stamp if the trip is targeting King Salmon or is a combination charter. The operator provides other gear and filleting.
How far offshore will we go?
The operator notes offshore running distances of approximately 50–70 miles one way to reach deep water grounds.