Halibut Fishing Trip - 5 hours

Duration

5 hours

About

This charter aims to knock off a bucket list fish for most hardcore fishermen, the Pacific halibut. Pacific halibut also known as Alaskan halibut are ferocious fighters and amazing table fare. These fish flood into the waters surrounding Ketchikan starting in early May and will be around all the way through September.

Fishing is done by anchoring or drifting sand flats, pinnacles, troughs, and other bottom structure where halibut hunt their prey. Jigging artificial lures tipped with cut bait is a tried and true tactic for enticing the bite of a large halibut. Generally fishing is done in 200—400 feet of water, but don’t be surprised to catch one trolling for salmon or jigging for rockfish either! These fish are predators and wherever they feel they can get the best meal is where they will be found.

This trip allows for lots of by-catch including rockfish, sharks, cod, other flounder species, and occasionally salmon!

What's provided

• USCG licensed captain and guide
• All necessary and legally required safety gear
• All tackle, gear, and bait
• Light snacks and water
• Portable marine restroom with privacy curtain
• Delivery of your catch to the processor.

What to bring

• Warm layered clothing, waterproof or water-resistant highly encouraged
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses & a hat
• Cameras
• Fishing licenses. Licenses should be purchased online ahead of time. You will be provided a link in your confirmation email to purchase your license.

Fish Processing

• The processing and shipping of your fish will be done through our 3rd party vendor Cedars Lodge. Processing is priced per filleted pound. The average costs of processing is $3 per pound. After boxing and shipping our guests can expect to pay $9-$12 dollars per pound in total.

Please Note

• All of our trips are private whether you are a party of 1 or 6. We can accommodate 6 passengers maximum.
• If your date or time is not available to book online please send us a message through our contact form on our website or give us a call at 9076179106

2025 Halibut Season

• Be aware from May 13th to September 9th all Tuesdays will be closed to charter halibut fishing. Please understand this is outside of our control and plan accordingly when booking.

• Daily Limit is one Fish up to 37 inches or one fish over 80 inches.