An adventure calls to you, and it’s saying “Alaska Halibut fishing”. “Okay, the adventure, sounds great, but where do you start?” How do you even begin to make your plan for a trip like that? Yes, you can see it in your minds eye, navigating the big waters, battling a halibut the size of a barn door, tasty white fillets on the grill at the end of your journey while you watch the midnight sun in the Alaska sky. But unless you have a good buddy who owns a big boat and some serious fishing tackle, that Alaska Halibut fishing trip may just have to remain in your mind – won’t it? Any major fishing trip requires a little planning especially a fishing trip in Alaska. After all, this isn’t driving to the next county for a little trout fishing. But, with the following hints and tips, your Alaskan halibut adventure just might turn that image into reality.
You first should decide where in Alaska you want to go. Alaska Halibut fishing can be done along most of the Alaskan coastline, from the southeast, around the Aleutian Islands all the way up to Nome. The Gulf of Alaska has provided some of the best Halibut fishing and the easiest access. While Homer has made its name as Halibut fishing headquarters, many towns in the Gulf offer easy of access and plenty of prime Alaska Halibut fishing. Likely hot spots include Seward, Valdez, Kodiak and Cordova. If you have another spot that you are interested in visiting, call or visit the website of the town’s Visitor’s Bureau or the local Fish and Game office to find out about the Halibut fishing offered in and around that area.
The next thing you should decide is what time of year you want to go. Alaska Halibut fishing season is open February 1st through December 31st, but the summer months offer some of the best Halibut fishing with the most choices of charters available. If you’re willing to travel outside of peak vacation season, prior to Memorial Day or after Labor Day, you might be able to save some money on charter costs and still catch some nice Halibut.
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