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Alaska Halibut Fishing

Halibut fishing in Alaska is very popular and for good reason. Alaska is a halibut hotspot and along with salmon and trout fishing is considered one of the best fishing locations in the world.

Alaska is renowned for large halibut, often called "barndoors". One halibut has measured in at 455 pounds! Most however are 20 to 80 pounds.

There are many halibut fishing trip choices in Alaska with quite a few companies offering Alaska halibut fishing charters and guides. These are great if you are an inexperienced fisherman but they are also fantastic for the more experienced as the professional guides really know the area and can give you some extra fishing tips.

Home is the halibut capital of Alaska. It is a beautiful, artistic fishing town and is a great place for the adventurous tourist. Along with some of the worlds best halibut fishing, you might also spot whales in this area if you are lucky. There are many good Alaska fishing packages which will take you to Homer to experience the excellent fishing and scenery.

Seward is the other major halibut hotspot. You can take an Alaskan fishing guided trip here. It is 2.5 hours from Anchorage by car. There are also an array of spectacular wildlife to see here including ducks, humpback whales, sea otters, sea lions, puffins and porpoises. A true mecca for animal lovers!

Seward and Homer are both great spots for fishing charter trips and there are enough companies doing it for prices to remain competitive. There are even halibut fishing lodges which cater for groups in town particularly for the halibut fishing season. Alaska halibut fishing charter companies can advise you on Alaska fishing cabins and lodges.

A fishing tour in Alaska is one of the greatest experiences you'll ever have!

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