Where and when do I check in?

Check in at 6:30 a.m. at Destination Alaska Adventure Company Spit Office, 4287 Spit Road building #5; your captain will meet you there and walk you to the boat.

Do I need a fishing license?

Yes—bring a valid Alaska fishing license and purchase a king stamp if you plan to target king salmon; the captain will record license details for Fish and Game.

What is included in the trip?

The charter includes fuel surcharges, taxes and fees, all bait and tackle, and fillet removal; processing or shipping is arranged separately through Homer Fish Processing.

No—tips for captain and crew are not included; 15–20% is standard for a full-day private charter.

How long is the trip and how strenuous is it?

Trips run about 8–10 hours and are moderate in exertion—expect standing, light lifting, and short bursts of effort when reeling in fish.

What happens if seas are rough?

Captains monitor conditions and adjust plans for safety; if weather prevents safe operation they will reschedule or advise you on next steps per their cancellation policy.

Wilderness Private '27: Homer Full-Day Halibut, Salmon & Rockfish Charter

On the water out of Homer, Alaska, WILDERNESS - PRIVATE '27 runs full-day, captain-led fishing trips that pair salt-stiff sea air with prospects of halibut, rockfish, and king salmon. The boat launches from the stretch of shoreline known locally as the Homer Spit; check-in is at Destination Alaska Adventure Company Spit Office, 4287 Spit Road building #5, where crews meet anglers at 6:30 a.m. These 8–10 hour charters work the productive waters of Kachemak Bay and nearby Cook Inlet, regions carved by glaciers and shaped by tidal drama. The landscape you pass—ragged gravel spits, steep coastal benches, and exposed bedrock—tells a geological story of ice and sea. Bird life threads the horizon; bald eagles cruise while sea otters and harbor seals slip through kelp beds. Target species on a Wilderness private trip usually include Pacific halibut, nearshore rockfish, and seasonal salmon runs that pulse through Alaska’s fisheries calendar. What sets this charter apart is the private-boat format—8 anglers maximum—allowing the captain to tailor lines, depths, and drift patterns to the day’s conditions. All bait and tackle are provided, and the crew will remove fillets for you; long-term processing or shipping is handled through Homer Fish Processing as a separate service arranged the day of. Practical details matter: bring your Alaska fishing license and king stamp (the captain will record license details for Fish and Game), sturdy rain gear, layered clothing, and provisions for a long day on deck. Beyond the catch, the trip is a front-row seat to coastal ecology: intertidal mudflats alive with migratory birds, steep marine terraces, and remote headlands visible on horizon days. Captains share local knowledge—where rockfish hold in ledges, when halibut bite slow near drop-offs—and that know-how turns hopeful casts into hard pulls. This experience integrates adventure and local business: check-in occurs at the Destination Alaska Adventure Company office, and processing partners in Homer keep the local seafood economy humming. For anglers seeking a full-day commitment to Alaska’s productive waters, WILDERNESS - PRIVATE '27 delivers focused fishing, strong local knowledge, and the kind of maritime landscape that defines the Kenai Peninsula coast. Bookings fill during peak summer windows; confirm licenses, pack layered clothing, and get ready for a weather-forward, fish-forward day on the water. If you’ve never fished Alaska offshore, expect patient spells punctuated by intense fight sequences when you hook a halibut. Seas can be calm or choppy—crew experience reduces motion fuss but bring medication if you’re prone to seasickness. Cameras mounted on the bow catch the pull and the views; protect gear from salt spray. If travel plans include cold-weather months, check daylight and vessel schedules in advance. For groups larger than eight, call ahead to arrange multiple boats or private scheduling. Options.