A trip to Alaska would not be complete without a halibut charter by Reel Salty Charters! Combining…read moretheir personal touches (like getting to know the names of their clients) with their avid fishing experience, is a successful combination that is guaranteed to supply you and your friends/family with a great time! They were very detailed in explaining how to operate the equipment, helped us land some delicious halibut, and demonstrated how to fillet a halibut like a professional! The boat ride was very smooth and they drove us down to the beach in a passenger van so it is very convenient for those who can't walk long distances Thank you Brian and Katie for taking such great care of us! You made our family fishing trip one we will never forget!

This place was amazing !! They really go the extra Nautical mile to make their customers happy !!…read more I would like to Thank Brain and Katie for the one of most Fantastic days of my Life !! So amazing !! Caught a 85 Lb halibut.!! But, that's not the only reason I like this place. They cut it up & package it . Very nice wonderful people !! Mary the wonderful women that makes your reservation has lots of information when you call . Let's you know what you need to do !! A lot of fun can't go wrong with reel Salty Charters !! Husband & Wife Captains really know the area Katie was Raised in Ninilchik she is full of information about the area .. Love you Two ! We will be back !! We can't wait !!! Doug and Sandy

Yelp readers, please learn from my mistake and don't do what I did... I almost always book a vendor…read morewho has been rated / reviewed but for our family trip to Homer and the #1 event we had planned, a fishing charter, I thought I could save myself a few bucks and find a guy myself. I found a captain who had a boat and a website and a Facebook page and everything, and I paid in full in advance to reserve a trip with him... And the night before we were supposed to go, he bailed on us with a weak excuse of why he couldn't take us. We had a really set schedule and only the only possible day to go out fishing, so our chance to go fishing was almost ruined. At that late hour, I wasn't even sure I'd be able to reach another charter company, let alone find space for a party of 6 the next day. I am SO, so grateful to Homer Ocean Charters who took my call late in the evening and went above and beyond to be able to find a boat and a captain to take my family out the next day as we had originally planned. Especially Artis (my sincere apologies if I've misspelled that!) in the front office, who was so kind and helpful. Homer ocean charters got us all set up with Captain Brian and deckhand Ben, two of the most genuinely good guys you could ever hope to meet. They took such great care of us, made sure we had a great time, and of course, made sure we caught lots of fish!! Both guys were just incredible with the two kids in our group (ages 11 & 13). We really could not have asked for a better time! Please, please do yourself a favor. Stop looking now, and just book with Homer Ocean Charters. They will truly make your trip!! And whatever you do...DON'T trust a company not rated / reviewed! I never will again!

We recently went out with Homer Ocean Charters on the Bay Explorer (Captain Max), and the…read moreexperience was far below what we expected, especially compared to their older reviews. The boat felt oversold -- about 20 guests with only two deckhands to assist. That made the trip feel crowded and chaotic, with lines constantly crossing and several people losing fish. Between the long ride out (roughly two hours each way) and the large group size, we ended up with very little actual fishing time, maybe half an hour in total. Nobody in our group was able to hit their limit. Afterward, we tried to share our concerns directly with management, but instead of listening, they argued with us and came across as pretty rude. Overall, the trip felt impersonal and poorly run. For the price and the reputation, we expected much more

It was a great experience to spend a full day salmon fishing. The crew was wonderful and helped my…read morehusband catch a King Salmon. I highly recommend it.

Everything with these guy's exceeded our expectations. Awesome crew awesome fishing. Thank you…read moreAustin,Chad and Michael.

Great charter company!! Nice boats! Our guide Chris was great! Helper Elijah was also really…read morehelpful! These guys knew what they were doing and we got all our fish in 3 hours!!! I can't wait to come back next year!!! ---Wear your own waders--

Recently returned from Homer, AK and took a trip with Jimmy Jack Fishing charters. Man what an…read moreamazing experience with Capt Cooper and his Deckhand Chase. Each of these guys were professional, courteous, and friendly--they went above and beyond to ensure we had the "opportunity and position" to catch some giant halibuts. While the waters were choppy and the big ones weren't biting--Cooper repositioned us and boom! We were landing some 30 to 45 lbs fish. Totally worth the trip. Additionally, as a dad, I loved watching my son (Chase) work as a deckhand. At 23, he's spent 6-years in Alaska fishing--his hustle, fishing skills, and interactions with the other four guest provided once in a lifetime "proud dad" moments I'll always remember. Thanks Jimmy Jack for the superb fishing trip and for growing my son into a phenomenal man. And Capt Cooper thank you for being a great example of professionalism to Chase. Huge and Happy Heart from this old man!! Much love-- Chip Chadick

It's been long enough to update my review. Covid 19 didn't stop me from fishing here again. The…read morelax airport had to be the safest place in LA . Salmon fishing was significantly less than normal . Halibut fishing was the same . Came back home with about 70 lbs of filets . Halibut sells for about $30.00 a lb so $2100. 00 worth of fish . Filled our freezer . Easy fishing , getting to the point I don't want 3 hr boat rides so it's great to be fishing here in 20 minutes . Cant beat the scenery. Mostly calm water since we're fishing in a inlet . Fishing shallow water. So no 15 min reeling in a small fish to release it afterwards. Great food , great service , you won't leave here weighing less than when you came .

Best guide service in Alaska. We've stayed here twice, and both times have been memorable. Luther…read moreand the other guides are fantastic. Highly recommended. Best part - the lodge is on the beach, so launching boats for fishing is right there! No wasted time driving, more time spent catching!

The Bear view was AWSOME, Capt Dave and Joe were excellent guides. We had a wonderful trip over the…read morebay they were always telling us to hold on when a wave was coming and they helped my wife off the boat as well. no one got wet. Oh except for Capt Dave stepping into one of those hidden holes I guess :). He walked us around and showed us some bear far away and then took us to the most excellent area where the bears literally came within less than 50 yards away. The trip was totally worth it . I highly recommend Ninilchik Charters, we have booked several outings with them and they are very professional and an outstanding group of people. From the time you set up your reservation to when you go they send you reminders of what to bring to have a wonderful and memorable trip.

Great experience…read more Very friendly, helpful and professional crew who made sure everyone caught their limit before returning to shore. Don't let the name fool you. The boat leaves and returns to Homer. Alcohol permitted on board. BYOB, and your own ice. Very reasonable, competitive prices.

Have you ever met someone who is exceedingly good at everything they do? Have you ever met someone…read morewho, the more you got to know about them, the more you realized that you were only scratching the surface? Have you ever been so pleased with a person, how they went about their business, and how well everything went, that you felt that no words could convey to others, how you felt about them? If you have experienced the above then you know how I felt after my fishing trip with Zac. If you haven't experienced the above, GO ON A FISHING TRIP WITH ZAC AND TALK TO THE MAN!!! Then, when you try to write your review, you'll know how frustrated I am trying to express just how impressed I was of Zac, the fisherman, the dad, the builder, the pioneer living his dream. Truely, words cannot do justice to my experience.

We highly recommend Zac with Glacier Run Outfitters! He was very helpful in setting up a complete…read morepackage for us that included beautiful lodging right on the river bank, river fishing, and a saltwater fishing trip out of Homer. We brought home a lot of fish and Zac even packaged it for us into the late evening to make traveling home with it very easy. All guides were very Professional, personable and enjoyable to be around. Thank you Zac & team! We will be back!

Clam Gulch Campground is a beautiful place to escape on the Kenai Peninsula. Its one of the few…read moreplaces you'll find with a remote beach that you can sun bathe, fish, clam dig and potentially swim if its warm enough all while in the shadows of snow capped volcanoes. This beach is one of my favorite places to escape to in the summer with my husband. The Campground is HUGE, with over a hundred sites that are nicely spaced. There's potable water and pit toilets as well. The wall to the beach is BRUTAL- 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMEND and you cannot make it in a RV. VERY MUCH Recommend this location if you want to escape, the view is phenomenal. Its about an hour from the nearest significant grocery store in Homer, so bring everything you need. Enjoy the escape!

Best guide on the Kenai river for king salmon and reds. Very informative and a true local…read morefisherman. I highly suggest that if you go to soldatna alaska book this guide you will not be dissapointed www.jimruskfishing.com

Jim is the top guide on the Kenai. He has lived there his whole life and knows where to go and…read morewhat to do. I fished with my son and we both had the time of our lives on the river with Jim. When I head back to Alaska, I will fish with Jim again. I'm hoping to plan a trip to Fort Myers, FL to fish with Jim as well. You can't ask for a more knowledgeable guide on the river!

Well, this is kind of a different review I am writing…read more I actually never took a fishing trip out on the waters of Homer, Alaska with this...North Country Halibut Charters. But... I was walking along the boardwalk area of the downtown Homer Spit section and a boat tour cruise had just completed their expedition. Now afterwards, the passengers were getting a firsthand glimpse into watching their freshly caught king salmons being fileted. Little did I know that after you go out on a fishing charter for the day...it's only customary to then return to the pier and clean and filet your catches. Lol, I have zero fishing experience. So...in getting to watch a professional fisherman/woman do all this for their passengers and witnessing it all with my very own eyes was fascinating! I even recorded it live and added it to my YT Channel...for entertainment purposes only, lol. It was a terrific little exposition, in just how easy it was for the girl to cut open the salmon while efficiently demonstrating her knifing skills. And there was a huge crowd standing around and watching her too. I asked the fisherwoman if I could take a few photos and record a little of her precise fileting and she said that would "be okay and it's fine"...pretty normal for what tourists like myself typically like to do when being exposed to such a cool demonstration. In fact, the girl had a tip jar situated right beside the table counter and of course I happily left her $5 for allowing me to watch. I was quite impressed with her experience, comfortabilities and technique handling such large fish! You could just tell this fisherwoman has been out on the high seas plenty of times and appearing so natural at it all. Unfortunately, I never did take a fishing cruise while in Homer, but after enjoying this fileting demonstration, I started thinking that maybe I should consider participating in a charter in my future travels to all these incredible Alaskan seaports...where they're famously known for catching some of the best fish in the world! In the end, I just appreciated how the tour group caught 5 salmon on their adventure and were now going to enjoy a fresh seafood dinner. Also, the fish they caught were king salmon which I believe are the most prestigious type of salmon you can find. This fileting demonstration was such a pleasant surprise as I was leisurely walking the boardwalk area of downtown Homer Spit. I'm glad I got to experience it.

We had such a great trip w these guys! Capt and crew were fun, informative, & helpful. We enjoyed…read moreour day fishing, had some great laughs, and came back w smiles, memories and plenty of halibut (even though it was end of the season) thanks to the captain!!! Mahalo Wes, Bender and Sayla for an epic day of fishing! We will def be booking w you guys again and be recommending you to our friends