Do I need a fishing license?

Yes. A valid Alaska fishing license and any required stamps (halibut & king salmon) are required and must be obtained prior to boarding.

How many halibut can I keep?

Overnight regulations allow two daily bag limits (2 halibut per day), so a maximum of 4 halibut per person—one limit by midnight and another the next morning; only one fish per day may exceed 27 inches.

Is fishing gear provided?

No. Fishing gear, bait, tackle, safety equipment and fish cleaning are not included; bring your own or arrange rentals ahead of time.

What’s included on the overnight trip?

Bunks, blankets, pillows and three meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast) are included, along with coffee and water for guests.

What about cancellations and changes?

Cancellation details aren’t provided in the listing; check the booking page or contact the operator through the referral link to confirm the current policy.

Overnight Halibut Fishing in Kachemak Bay from Homer Harbor

Q: Where is the meeting point?

Check-in is at Homer Harbor. Listings show check-in at 9:30 AM with a 10:00 AM departure, though some departures note a 4:30 AM check-in for a 5:00 AM sail—confirm at booking.

Adventure Brief

Spend a night aboard a working fishing vessel leaving from Homer Harbor to chase giant Pacific halibut in Kachemak Bay and the Gulf of Alaska. Up to four fish per person, bunks and three meals included — a real hands-on Alaska fishing experience.

24–30 Hours

moderate

From $1,178.35

Overnight Halibut Fishing launches from Homer Harbor on Alaska’s Kachemak Bay, a short run into the Gulf of Alaska where deep water and cold currents hold giant Pacific halibut. This 24–30 hour charter leaves you aboard a working fishing vessel with bunks and three meals included, and a real chance to bring home up to four halibut under Alaska’s overnight regulations.

The trip begins at Homer Harbor; check‑in is listed at 9:30 AM with a 10:00 AM departure, though some departures note a 4:30 AM check‑in and 5:00 AM sail. The crew runs through safety and practical tips in the cabin before heading through tidal flats and rocky headlands, past kelp-lined shores into deeper Gulf water. The region’s geology is dramatic — glacially carved channels and steep, black-slate headlands give way offshore to gravelly continental shelf structure where halibut congregate. Expect to see kelp beds, intertidal beaches and the occasional iceberg float in colder seasons.

On board, up to six guests share the vessel’s bunks, blankets and pillows; three meals (lunch, dinner, breakfast), coffee and water are provided. Fishing gear, bait, tackle, safety equipment and fish cleaning are not included, so bring licenses and plan accordingly. Under state rules enforced on this overnight trip you are permitted two daily bag limits (two halibut per day), for a maximum of four per person—one limit applied by midnight and another the following morning. Only one fish per day may exceed 27 inches.

Beyond the catch, this is a marine-wildlife trip: sea otters and porpoises are common nearshore, humpback whales frequent the Bay in season, and bald eagles circle fishy shoreline roosts. The operator runs a small group size that keeps the experience personal and the crew attentive while navigating currents and anchoring in known halibut grounds.

Practical notes: get a valid Alaska fishing license and any required stamps (halibut & king salmon), pack warm layered clothes, rain gear and sturdy boots, and bring seasickness remedies if you’re prone. Food and bunks are provided on overnight trips, but the operator does not supply fishing tackle or fish cleaning.

For visitors staying in Homer, this overnight haul-out fishing trip is a direct way to experience the Gulf’s offshore ecology and the local fishing culture that earned Homer its reputation as a halibut destination. Whether you’re after a trophy fish or an immersive maritime night at sea, this charter delivers hands-on fishing, practical comforts and a front-row seat to Alaska’s working-water landscape.

Expect early mornings, patient drifting and the satisfying thrum of a reel; crew will coach beginners through every step, from baiting to gaffing, while preserving the catch for transport. Book through the referral link to confirm specific departure times and gear requirements. now.