Welcome to the "Halibut Capital of the World", Homer, Alaska. The state's premier halibut    sport fishing port!!!! Halibut (more photos) caught in Cook Inlet waters weigh 20-30 pounds    on the average, with 100 pounders being an everyday occurrence. There are many caught     which will weigh-in at 50 to 150 pounds. A fish over 250 pounds will qualify you for an Alaska State Trophy certificate, while a fish weighing greater than 300 pounds could win the Homer Chamber Derby, cash prize which exceeded $31,820 in 2000. During the 2000 season our anglers landed many fish over 100 pounds and 200 our and our biggest fish in 2000 was 407 pounds caught on F/V Fishbuster with captain Norm Sterb and Chan Park deckhand. it measured 89 1/2 inches witn No Derby ticket. Peak season for halibut in the Homer area waters is from May to September. The only month officially closed for sport fishing halibut, is January. If you're interested in a combo Halibut/Salmon trip May through mid July is best for halibut combined with king salmon, and mid July through August is best for halibut combined with silver salmon. To help you choose the best day for your halibut fishing adventure we have supplied a very important tide chart.

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