Alaska Halibut Fishing

Names like Yakutat and Whittier are synonymous with Alaska halibut fishing. These are towns in Alaska where halibut fishing trips are almost guaranteed to end in successes. Alaska is the place for fishing halibut in the summertime for vacation and relaxation purposes as well as for competition. Excellent Alaska halibut fishing charters, derbies and guides are available in Homer, Whittier, Valdez and Yakutat.

Capable of growing upwards of 600 pounds, halibut is a hot commodity in the teeth-chattering cold of Alaska. Those planning fishing trips would have to include a visit to Homer, the sport halibut fishing capital of the world. Homer, Alaska— known also for its overwhelming coal deposits as well as its halibut charter fishing— is also home to the Homer Jackpot Halibut Derby. Begun in 1986, it is one of the longest running derbies in Alaska where a win in one of its categories can net $10,000.

If the competitiveness of halibut derby fishing in Homer is not what you want, then the town of Whittier further inland could be the answer. Alaska Good Time Charters provides fishing guides to assist anyone, novice or pro, find the best halibut the lightly populated Whittier town has to offer. Their Alaska halibut fishing period begins June 10th to September 10th. They also offer and allow for halibut fishing without a guide.

Alaska is not all ice and its environment is not where the state's variety ends. Alaska fishing can offer halibut fishing guides in Whittier and overnight halibut fishing in Valdez. Some wanting to see more of Alaska should try Northern Magic Charters. It might be more convenient to take an overnight fishing trip in Alaska where one can go fishing for halibut in destinations not available during the day in the town of Valdez.

What some might consider better than a guided tour or overnight stay is a lodge offering guides to the best halibut fishing in Alaska. Glacier Bear Lodge offers Alaska halibut fishing charters and/or hiking day trips for a little variety in activities. The lodge is located in Yakutat, Alaska and has a full service restaurant.

Fishing in Alaska can be a rewarding experience and armed with a good amount of information and preparation, anybody can be on their way to halibut fishing success.