Fishing Options

Feeder Kings can be caught year around. Not only are they fierce fighters for sport, but locals will tell you they are the best eating salmon in the world. The average catch is between 10 and 20 pounds. It is not uncommon to get them up to 40 pounds and not unrealistic for 60 pounds or more.

"Early Run" King Salmon are usually caught in May and June. When these monsters are on their way home they are at their peak size and there can be lots of them. Trolling is the most common way to fish for kings. However, there are places you can go where you can spin cast or bait fish with light tackle. This is far more challenging and requires considerable skill.

While all of these salmon are available for catch, our favorite target is the acrobatic Coho. Fishing for Silvers takes less patience and more energy. It is not uncommon to have two, three, and even four or more on at the same time. The silver run begins around mid July and may last well into September.

Homer, Alaska is also known as the Halibut Capital of the World. And for good reason! Halibut tend to migrate out to the deep and far in the winter and return in the spring. While halibut can be found almost year around, they are best fished in the spring and summer months. These mighty fish range in size from 5 to 400 pounds. While the majority of the fish caught are in the 20-30 lb range, there is always a good chance to hook into a monster. If one is somewhat patient, there are places to go and methods to use to find this larger version of halibut.

Ling Cod are extremely aggressive and provide an excellent fight. They are best fished with jigs, but will strike at almost anything . . . including another fish you may have on the line. Ling are very territorial, veracious predators with big, sharp teeth. Catching them is not as challenging as finding them. They are located in the rocky areas and reefs of the outer coast. Ling Cod can grow to over 80lbs in weight and 60 inches in length. The current limit on Ling Cod is two per day and they must measure over 35 inches in length. This ensures that the Ling will spawn at least once before they are harvested. While they are extremely ugly in looks, Ling Cod are fantastic to eat. Fishing for ling requires a long trip to the rocky areas of the outer coast. One should be prepared for the fact that weather and seas can sometimes make this trip difficult or even impossible. Conversely, a successful voyage with relatively calm elements exposes some awesome country and wildlife.