Homer is one of the only ports in the world where you can target Pacific halibut, king salmon, silver salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and Tanner crab — all within an hour of the dock. Six species. One destination.
Check them all off — most visitors come back specifically to finish the list.
Pacific Halibut
May – September · 2/day
The anchor species. Homer is the Halibut Capital of the World — this one's a lock.
King Salmon
May – June · 1/day
The prestige target. Cook Inlet kings run 25–60 lbs. Book early; the window is short.
Silver Salmon
July – September · 6/day
The most fun fish in the inlet. Acrobatic, aggressive, and in peak form all August.
Rockfish
Year-round · 3/day
Yelloweye, black rockfish, copper. Deep structure bottom fishing — a slam staple.
Lingcod
July 1 – Dec 31 · 1/day
The most aggressive fish in the water. They'll grab a rockfish you're already reeling in.
Tanner Crab
Fall & Winter · Operator varies
Tanner crab from lower Cook Inlet are sweet and meaty. Pot pulls alongside a fishing day — the bonus that seals the trip.
July and August are the prime multi-species window — four species available simultaneously. Add a king salmon day in May or June, and a crab trip in fall, and the full slam is done.
| Month | Halibut | King | Silver | Rockfish | Lingcod | Crab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | — | — | — | |||
| June | — | — | — | |||
| July4 species | — | — | ||||
| August4 species | — | — | ||||
| September4 species | — | — | ||||
| Oct–Mar4 species | — | — |
King salmon closures vary annually by ADF&G emergency order — confirm current status before booking. Lingcod season: July 1 – December 31. Crab trips run fall through winter with select operators.
Full Slam Fleet
These 3 operators run halibut, salmon, rockfish, lingcod, and crab — the full menu in one place.
Homer's only land-sea-sky outfitter: halibut charters, backcountry fly-outs, and bear viewing all in one.
From $450/personest.
View full details →Powered byCharterOpsModern twin-engine boats, expert captains, and filleting included — Big Butt Charters covers Homer's full season.
From $300/personest.
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Homer's most established fleet — born from the merger of Silver Fox (Homer's oldest charter) and Maverick, now running 4 boats and every species.
From $325/personest.
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The core four-species slam — achievable in a single well-planned July or August day on the right boat.
Derby-winning Captain Travis Blount puts you on Homer's best multi-species action aboard the fast, comfortable Obsession.
From $400/personest.
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Family-run Homer charter with local captains, a top-of-class 36-ft vessel, and trips running January–October.
From $400/personest.
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35-year veteran captain Steve runs the Sea-Gar after halibut, salmon, lingcod & rockfish out of Homer Harbor.
From $750/personest.
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Captain Forrest's decade of Cook Inlet expertise on a fast 2022 vessel — all gear and fish cleaning included.
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40+ years on Cook Inlet: Captain Jim runs small-group halibut trips with a perfect 5-star record.
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6-time Homer Jackpot Derby champions with 33 years on the water and a 327-lb house record.
From $275/personest.
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Small-boat, big-fish Homer charter with 10 seasons of experience and a fast 30' aluminum hull.
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Homer's 20-year veteran crew on the Berserker — combo halibut, salmon, and rockfish in epic Alaskan waters.
From $800/personest.
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Captain Bryan Bondioli brings 30 years of experience fishing Kachemak Bay, Cook Inlet, and the Gulf of Alaska aboard his 44-ft Jersey Sportfisher M/V Ashtikan, targeting halibut, salmon, rockfish, and lingcod for up to 6 passengers with hands-on instruction throughout every trip.
From $425/personest.
View full details →Powered byCharterOps3-Day Summer Slam
July or August
Day 1: Halibut + rockfish combo. Day 2: Silver salmon. Day 3: Lingcod-focused deep trip. All four core species in three days — achievable and excellent.
The Full 5-Species
Multi-trip or split season
Add a king salmon day in May or June, then return in fall for a Tanner crab pot trip. Or book an operator running crab pot soaks alongside a summer combo day.
One-Day Multi Species
July–August
Some operators run halibut in the morning, switch to rockfish and lingcod midday, then troll for silvers in the afternoon. Three species on one boat, one day. Ask about 'Captain's Choice' trips.
Book in Order
Planning tip
Start with halibut (most operators, easiest to book). Then add salmon based on run conditions. Let your captain guide you — they track daily reports and know what's worth targeting.
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