Halibut fishing

txhunter58 · Apr 22, 2012

A friend has bought me a halibut/salmon fishing trip in Cook inlet. Found regs for salmon fishing, but can't find anything about a halibut fishing license?? Will be on a guided fishing trip. Will I need a license for halibut?

txhunter58

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hunts2much · Apr 22, 2012

I went fishing in homer last year and the fishing license covers both salmon and halibut. You will need a king stamp to keep king salmon. I was allowed to keep 2 halibut a day the limit might be different for you. There was a guy on our boat that did not have the king stamp and he had to let 30lb fish go (buy the stamp). If u need more info just pm me.

txhunter58 · Apr 22, 2012

Thanks, and yes we will be getting a king stamp! We are fishing for two days at a cabin on the upper Kenai: http://www.drakesonthekenai.com/
and then going on a halibut/salmon trip at Cook Inlet at Ninilchik. Then a little sight seeing before heading home.

txhunter58

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runamuk · May 1, 2012

What are the dates you will be there?

txhunter58 · May 2, 2012

July 20-26th

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eelgrass · May 2, 2012

Your timing should be great for Red fishing on the Kenai. You'll have a blast!

Eel

txhunter58 · May 2, 2012

And according to the charts I have seen, the Kings should still be around too: http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/Sonar/lking.html

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eelgrass · May 3, 2012

txhunter58, you're right. That's the best time to be up there in my opinion. I've been up there during the last two weeks of July before. Non-stop action for almost 24/7.

Eel

txhunter58 · May 3, 2012

Thanks! Got my blood pumping!

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onthefly · May 25, 2012

This is the best week of the year to be on the peninsula for all species. Be sure to tell your guide you want the big halibut and to not just go to what they refer to as "the chicken hole". Kings and reds will be in full force on the Kenai. We are heading down the 18 through the 27. Have a great trip!