Combo Fishing Trips One of our favorite fishing trips, is the Ling Cod fishing trip. Ling Cod are super aggressive eating machines. We have had big Ling Cod attack our lures with a 20-pound halibut still sticking out of its mouth, obviously not because it is hungry, but rather they can’t resist the urge to attack.
Other times you may reel up two or three of these “bad boys” at once. One on the hook and others biting onto your fish! Ling Cod fishing is both fast and furious, with many multiple hook ups. It’s a lot of work for the crews, but it is an absolute blast for our customers and that’s what is most important to us. The limit for Ling Cod is two per person with a minimum length of 35 inches. We catch many Ling Cod pushing the 80 pound mark. This is truly a trip you will never forget. Ling Cod season in Alaska opens July 1st.
We also catch some incredible Rock Fish, both Black Rock Fish and Yellow Eyes. They are a blast to catch! Yellow Eyes are my wife’s favorite because of the firm lobster like texture and the mild white meat. Like all of Alaska’s cold water fish, they are very healthy, high in Omega 3s and great tasting.
Spacious Comfortable Boats Our Boats are both 37-foot Tollycraft Yachts. They are extremely safe and very stable. They are powered by new twin high efficiency Volvo Penta diesel engines. The 620 hp provides both speed and comfort, and are quiet and smoke free. You can easily walk aboard our boats without having to climb over the side. Our spacious comfortable cabins are furnished with soft leather sofas, so if you are worn out from fishing you can take a nap on the way home. The fishing area or “Cockpit” is both roomy and safe. Our boats have clean private restrooms or “Head”. For your convenience, we provide soft drinks and bottled water, as well as hot coffee and snacks. We do not allow any illegal drugs or hard liquor on board.
For bragging rights, you will want to get a good photo of your catch. We bring your catch back to the boardwalk and hang them nicely so photos can be taken. Unlike some charters, we are proud of the fish we catch, day in and day out.
Many of our trips are to the famous Barren Islands and beyond. The only crowds there are the fish! Other trips include Pearl Island, East Chugatch Island, Gore Point, K.Bouy, etc. We make long trips but generally fish close to shore.
When choosing your summer adventures, consider seeing the unspoiled beauty of Alaska and fishing with Big Bear Halibut Charters. We are located on the famous Kenai Peninsula, on the spit in Homer Alaska. Homer is a harbor town nestled into the lush green hillside along Katchemak Bay. Homer is the “Halibut Capital of the World”.
- Baked goods and coffee in the morning at the shop
- Snacks and beverages on the boats (soft drinks, bottled water, hot coffee)
- All of the necessary fishing gear and tackle
- Clean and safe vessels/including all safety gear
- Coast guard licensed/and CPR-certified Captains
- Courteous fun loving Captains and crews
- Free fish filleting
- Discounted fish processing
- Free flash freezing