Long Range Fishing | Alaska Fishing
At Ninilchik Charters, we offer 3-5 day fishing adventures based out of Homer AK. Plan on several days of fishing for many species of great eating fish, beautiful scenery, unrivaled wildlife viewing opportunities, great food, and the opportunity to make lifelong friends or come even closer to your fishing buddies.
Long Range Fishing | Trip Details
Other than the first and last day of your trip, which are primarily travel days, each day is filled with fishing opportunities. The crew will have breakfast ready so you can be fishing as early as 6:30 AM which is when the fleet in town is still loading clients for the standard 7:00 AM depart time from the harbor. We will fish throughout the day until around 6:30 PM when we will begin to prepare dinner. Though we prepare dinner and anchor for the night in protected coves, those that wish to do so can continue to fish into the evening.
Fish Species
Along with Halibut you can expect to catch giant Lingcod, Black and Yelloweye Rockfish, and in July and August, numerous Silver Salmon (Coho). In certain areas we fish there will also be the opportunity to catch Salmon Shark up to 600 lbs!!!
In early June or Late August – September we can target King Salmon as well.
Species Limits
You expect to keep the following on any given day of the trip:
- 4 Halibut
- 2 Yelloweye
- 4 black rockfish
- 2 Lingcod
- 4 Silver Salmon
- 2 King Salmon
This is a lot of fish and if you realize you are begining to have more fish than you want to transport home, we can relate and you are more than welcome to start catch-and-release fishing. Provided in this trip are 2 fish boxes per person but more are on hand for a nominal fee. After the trip we can help with your shipping needs.
Alaska Wildlife Viewing | Long Range Fishing
The first and last days of long range fishing usually consists of 6-8 hours travel time, which offers ample time for wildlife viewing. During this time you can expect to see many different types of wildlife. Don’t forget your cameras and binoculars. While passing numerous glaciers, mountains, cliffs, and rivers, it is almost a given to see humpback whales, Dall’s porpoise, sea lions, seals, eagles, and puffins. We also often see orcas, fin whales, goats on cliffs, black bear near rivers or creeks, and dozens of other species of birds.
Meals and Accommodations | Long Range Fishing
The Sundy, a 50ft Delta, provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner on your time. There is no rush or cookie cutter trips here, the crew is happy to prepare meals for you as early or as late as you want. For breakfast you can expect eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, etc. For lunch a grab and go style meal is normal as you are busy fishing. For dinner, a family style meal with smothered chicken breast, surfed turf, or maybe some fresh catch that you caught that day if you wanted to! No matter what time or what you choose to eat, the crew works hard to keep you well fed with delicious Alaskan foods!
Alaska Weather | Long Range Fishing Trip
Alaska’s weather can vary from hour to hour in these waters. To ensure that you are rested fully for your next day of fishing we anchor for the evening in protected coves. Typically, even in the event a storm blows up during the night, the slight rocking of the boat will barely be noticable. Though these anchorages are not our targeted fishing grounds, if you want to fish into the night, or if you are an early riser, feel free to put down a line; we have caught many a giant halibut in 40 ft of water while on anchor.
We recommend bringing the following for your Long Range Fishing adventure:
- Warm LAYERS
- Wind resistant and waterproof layers
- Waterproof/ NON-SLIP footwear
- Hats/ Sunglasses
- Camera’s
- Motion sickness remedies if you are prone to being sea sick
- NO BANANAS!
Rates and Fees | Alaska Long Range Fishing Trip
Multi-Day Long Range Trips are not inexpensive, but when you factor in room and board, food, and getting to fish in mostly untouched waters it’s hard to think that day trips are the best bet. With a 3 or 5 day trip, you get to get away from crowded waters and enjoy a trip few get to embark on each year.
What We Provide
- Rods and Reels- All tournament grade quality
- All fishing bait and tackle
- All boat safety gear
- USCG Licensed Captain
- Highly trained deckhand
- Professional, friendly, and experienced expertise
- Detailed instructions and guidance while fishing
- Safe and clean fishing vessels
- Lodging
- Meals
- Freezing of fish at sea
- Shipping Boxes
Fishing Licenses
For additional information, please free free to contact us at any time! We look forward to fishing with you this season and we will see you on the water!
~Cheers!