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

Excellent food and accomdations. The fishing trips were well planned and we hd fun limited the…read morecatch everday.

5-star accommodations, food, and staff! Fishing guides were excellent and put us on the fish…read moreeveryday! I highly recommend Jimmy Jack's! We're already booked for next year!

So, Ninilchik Charters Management... You were quick to take…read moremy money, but now will not return it, because of a late cancellation? I understand your 60-90 day cancellation policy, but did you know that my wife fell a few days ago, broke her knee, and is now unable to travel or even put weight on it? We had to cancel our entire Alaska trip! We have a Dr's statement stating she is unable to travel at all. So, we have had a medical emergency. So I guess we are just out the $3200, and now you are not returning my calls or emails? Shame on you! If or when we travel to Alaska, we will definitely not book with you all. You know my name and number if you want to communicate. Messages were left on your machine. Ron L

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.

"Good"Al & Jordan were fun, professional and spent extra effort to put us on big fish. We limited…read moreout on Halibut, large grey cod was a bonus for our 6pack group 1/2 from Utah, 1/2 long time Alaskan.

Great trip today with Captain Al. We battled some weather this afternoon, but fished for as long as…read morepossible. I'll go back again.

We had an awesome time! This was our 1st time in Alaska and 1st time ever fishing in the sea…read more Captain Maddie and deck hand Sophia were absolutely incredible! They were both very helpful! Captain Maddie had us on fish quickly! Great experience!

Quickest way to get your Alaska Halibut. One hour boat ride to fishing grounds. Leave at 8am you'll…read morebe back by noon. We were transported by a captain who got us fish efficiently. I would not call him a "guide". His people skills are sorely lacking, if I was boss I wouldn't put him in front of a paying tourist. Deckhand Jacob was great: good luck in your career! Our group won't come back.

I use John last year 4 of us we limited on salmon and halibut like most alaskans hes got dry humor…read morethey very funny I would always use them again and there you go

Everything! This guy "capt John" needs to retire. He seems to have had enough of life. And retire…read more He's rude, absolutely no information is offered, he's not empathetic, and obviously doesn't give two shits about what people think. That's cool. But not a way to run a business for people who spend a lot of money to fish and probably for the first time. Don't assume your guests are experienced deep water fisherman. And don't belittle your PAYING clients on how good they are at fishing. This guys was an amazing aashole. Oh by the way, he doesn't do a safety brief on where the life vests are and he doesn't let you use his bathroom. LOL. Are you kidding me?!?

A Truly Unforgettable Experience -- Above & Beyond in Every Way…read more Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge in Ninilchik deserves every bit of praise I can give. Our trip was planned last-minute while my brother was home on a short military leave before he had to return to Guam. We wanted to go fishing and sprinkle our dad's ashes to mark the end of probate, and this crew turned what could've been a heavy, emotional trip into something profoundly meaningful and beautiful. Despite being closed for renovations, Captain Steve and his wife, LeAnn, reopened just for us because our dad had fished with them many times over the years. They even rearranged their own holiday plans to make sure we could come. That alone speaks volumes about the kind of people they are. From start to finish, they handled everything. They helped us secure a last-minute car rental, cleaned and processed all our fish for shipping home, and woke up early--on what should've been their day off--to make sure we were fed, warm, and taken care of. Leann cooked five-star meals for us every day--breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She truly is the "hostess with the mostest!" And the highlight we'll be talking about forever? They cooked fresh crab for us right on the boat. Pulled from the ocean and cooked and eaten by hand on the spot--it doesn't get any better than that. We were also incredibly blessed with wildlife sightings. Over the course of our trip, we saw two pods of orcas, playful sea otters, several seals, and even a bald eagle--which meant more to us than words can say. The eagle is a special spirit animal for my brother and I, a symbol we deeply associate with our dad, and seeing one felt like a sign that he was with us. Captain Steve chose the perfect place for us to spread our dad's ashes--one of the spots he used to take him fishing. Evan, the sweetest and most attentive deckhand, helped us every step of the way and even brushed the snow off our car before we left. Every detail was handled with genuine care and kindness. This wasn't just a fishing trip. It was a healing experience, a family moment, and a memory we'll carry for the rest of our lives. We felt cared for, supported, and welcomed like family. We can't wait to come back in the summer for halibut, but for now, the salmon--and the memories--are perfect. Thank you, Captain Steve's team, for making our trip so special and unforgettable. -The Vuicich Family

Outstanding Fishing Experience with Captain Steve and Crew!…read moreI highly recommend Captain Steve and his amazing crew! From the moment we stepped aboard, they made us feel like family. (And amazing wife) The entire day was well-organized and exceeded all of my expectations--from the fishing itself to the top-notch accommodations on board. Captain Steve went above and beyond, even helping us fillet and clean our catch of fish and crab. It was clear that the crew genuinely cared about providing an unforgettable experience. What a great group of people--knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly professional. I'll definitely be booking again!

I've gone out fishing with Rich and Richie many times, and always have a great experience. Most…read morerecently I went in August 2018. The first people in our group started catching fish before we all even had our poles in the water, and we kept catching them continuously until we reached our limit. We even threw a bunch of small ones back. We had a great time, and will definitely return!

From the owner: Enjoy a truly alaskan fishing experience with OUR Roe's family owned and operated alaska fishing…read morecharter. OUR year round home and office is located on the beautiful Kenai peninsula in the village of Ninilchik. Which is also home to some of the best halibut fishing and salmon fishing in the world.

Captain Mike and First Mate Holland provided an amazing, bucket list experience viewing the brown…read moreBears at Lake Clark National Park. It was unbelievable to see so many bears in their natural habitat so close. The sets of mamas and cubs were our favorites

Beware the Catch-a-Lot Bear Viewing rip-off! My wife and I…read morewere duped by the false advertising inn their website and in conversation with the owner/captain. He suggested that we should be prepared to walk up to a mile to see the bears at the Clark reserve. What he neglected to tell us was that the walk would be from the boat to the shore through deep mud and muck in chest-high water as the boat anchored off shore. My wife trudged to shore with the group and encountered an unpleasant surprise: The guide was terrified of bears!!! While other tours arrived and approached a rather tame bear within 20 feet, our guide kept the group a quarter of a mile away from the bear, threatening them with being attacked if they approached any closer. My wife returned after 2-3 hours on shore (famished--not permitted to bring a snack along) and showed me a picture of the bear she had taken--It was a tiny brown dot on the shoreline! She confirmed that this was the closest they were allowed by the guide. He also spent a great deal of time in a panic trying to contact the boat via radio without reply--He had neglected to turn on the receiver. I was unable to accompany my wife on shore, though I was charged for the tour. Before we boarded the boat for the tour I told the owner/captain that my right foot is prosthetic, and he said that would not be an obstacle. I regularly walk and hike more than a mile, so I accepted his invitation to join the group. However, . I was unable to maintain my footing in the muck (not surprising) and was forced to stay on the boat, viewing a couple of bears through binoculars at a great distance. The website also suggested exciting wildlife viewing of many marine mammals during the trip--In fact, we sped full-speed to and from with no sign of marine mammals. Prior to the trip, during the collect-your-money phase, the owner/captain was frequently available via phone and email to answer all questions. After the trip, he refused to reply to any of several attempts to discuss compensation for the scam advertising. We learned later from folks who lodged at Clark reserve that the bears there are quite tame--the residents greet them by name, and one can approach without fear. We later saw, close, marvelous brown bears at Eagle River nature center, north of Anchorage, where they run wild, fish for salmon in the streams, and thereby reward a beautiful hike. The fee there is 5 dollars. NOTE: The owner/manager's replied to my previous review by claiming that we did not book and participate in the awful tour. We DID book and participate in the tour and have a payment receipt and booking confirmation to prove that. Shame on him for trying to cover up with a lie.

Halibut! Took the grandkids fishing with Captain Luke! He did awesome with being patient and making…read moresure they they got their fish, by encouraging them saying " you got this" and " you did great"! I highly recommend them. Thanks Luke!

Booked a halibut charter during our stay at Tower Rock Lodge in Soldotna…read more Any deep sea trip is make or break depending on one thing; your captain/guide. Our guy Eric is the real deal. He got us on the fish right away and filled us in with local knowledge, stories, etc. the guy busted is ass for us all day including cleaning and packing up or fish. Top notch. The place is close to the launch, which is an experience in itself. It's the only place I've seen boats get launched via tractors on the beach. He Cook Inlet has a million halibut charters and I'm sure most are fine. If you want to take away the guessing game, go with these guys.