What a fantastic and amazing experience fishing with Harters charters. Captain Ethan Harder really…read moretook us on an amazing journey fishing. I took my wife and three kids fishing for the first time deep-sea for halibut. He was accommodating from the very start all the way to the finish. He made sure everyone felt safe and confident. The most important part is we caught choke fish and had a lot of fun. We all left with a lasting experience that will be remembered. I look forward to fishing with them again.

We booked a full-day halibut fishing trip with Harder's Charters during our cruise ship port visit…read moreto Homer. I've been on a few fishing charters over the years, but this was by far the best fishing charter I've ever been on. It was just my wife and I on the charter that day, but the boat was big enough for a few more folks. I guess we got lucky. The owner and captain, Ethan, did an outstanding job of making our fishing trip a memorable experience. Not only is he a nice guy, but he knows how to find the fish. I felt like he went the "extra mile" to make sure we were satisfied with the catch. We caught about a dozen halibut between my wife and I, and Ethan knew which ones to keep and which ones to let go in order to maximize the two allowable halibut per person which the Alaskan fishing license allows. The boat was clean and comfortable, and all the equipment seemed to be relatively new and in good condition. The high level of customer service started even before we got on the boat. He was quick to respond to our many questions regarding the charter through emails and phone calls prior to our fishing trip. Harder's Charters is definitely worthy of the coveted Yelp Five Star rating.

What an experience! I booked an all day halibut fishing trip through Inlet charters who is…read moreprimarily a booking company on the Whistler boat with captain Jack, and two amazing female deck hands. It was me my husband, our two teenage kids and toddler. My daughter hooked a halibut within the first couple of minutes of dropping her line at the first spot, which got us all very excited. We all really enjoyed ourselves, especially the kids. We went to multiple spots to maximize the amount of fish which we all caught our limit without any problems and also was able to hook a handful of cods. Being that it was a slightly larger boat none of us got seasick, which I was really concerned for being that we are very prone to motion sickness. It was a beautiful day on the sea and we were blessed with beautiful sunny weather. We even got to witness orcas, puffins and sea otters. Overall thank you for such a great experience one that we will remember forever.

Helpful crew, we caught our limit. All was good until we got back in port and they were filleting…read morethe days catch. Captain Tasha said that we could go and they would turn our catch over to the processor for us. We left but another in the party stayed to insure his catch got packaged for the processor. Out of 2 large Halibut, 2 small Halibut, and 2 large Cod we had 16 pounds of fish when we got to the processor. We called inlet and said we were missing most of our catch. Inlet blamed the processor for losing the fish. We talked to the other member of the party who stayed and he said that when he left that our catch was still on the deck and we had twice what he had (37 lbs). He thinks the Captain and Deckhand missed most of our fish, Inlet screwed up, but basically blew us off. Such a poor ending to what had been a great day. If you use them, do not leave your fish with them until you are sure they have properly passed it off to the processor. No integrity and poor business ethics.

Came to Alaska in 2014 and took my best friend halibut fishing. This place gave us the best time…read morefor our buck. You buy your fishing tags at the office and it lets you catch 2 halibuts and 1 king Salmon. We went out about 25 miles out to do our fishing. The capitan was a great host he lets us drink beers and we all had a great time. Be sure to pack a lunch since all there required is to get ya on the fish. After fishing for 4 hrs we cruised up the inlet to try our luck on salmon. Out of 10 of us on the boat I was the only one to catch a 24lb king salmon. After we got back to the dock they filet the fish for ya. If your looking to ship back your fish they will take care of all shipping for ya. I highly recommend this captain he definitely puts us on lots of halibut. Great times for sure

Absolutely fantastic time. Was a little nervous after reading some of the reviews but very very…read morehappy that we went with them. Old captain that seemed to rub people the wrong way is gone and retired. Fools gold was our ship, and was in fine enough condition, head was clean, plenty of room for the people in and out. We had the pleasure of being with Capitan Dave C. and Deckhand/first mate Ash. The two of them really made the trip incredible. We went with a group size of 7 plus a baby, and they were both insanely accommodating to the little one, let us setup a pack and play in the berth, even checked in on her when we were out fishing and she was sleeping. Tons, and I mean tons, of great conversations, hysterics laughter, and learning a boat load about the area, the fish types, everything under the moon, honestly. Both of them gave clean and consice rules, what to do, where to be in the boat, showed us how to bait, where to land the catch. Very patient folks, and made this excursion top notch. If you want to go halibut fishing, and want to have a good time, go with them. You'd be making a mistake to go with anyone else. Tl;dr: Awesome crew, awesome fish, very nice and would never fish with anyone else given the choice. All limited out, every one of us, with some impressive catches.

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!

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.

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.

Absolute professionalism and quality at its best. We fished with Garrett on the Sweet T choosing…read morethe "Captain's Choice" option and it did NOT disappoint!!!! Whether permitted us to hit the Islands of Jurassic proportions!! Not only did the fish participate, but having Garrett and Gavin describe the area and the history made it a complete exceptional voyage. it was obvious by the consistent communication, even with their other boat, that they are a well oiled machine. As a boat captain myself, I tried not to be critical. It was very difficult to find something that could be improved upon. Thank you so much D&G you've convinced us to come back every year now. J&J .

fantastic day. Captain Shannon and Sarah were the perfect hosts for our day. epic fishing,…read moreknowledgeable and professsional team...couldn't ask for more. highly recommend D&G Charters!

Chris and the Grinch gifted us an amazing fishing trip. Launching from the beach around Ninilchick…read morewe went out looking for Halibut's and Cods. We hit all our limits, strongly recommend joining them for aday, can't wait to go back!! Thanks

Linda was able to get me on with Captain John for a Halibut charter with a single day notice - in…read morepeak season. Amazing. 3 of us went out with Captain John and we put on the boat 60#, 56#, 40# and a couple other small Halibut less than 28" and we were all back to the dock for lunch. After John filleted out our Halibut, Linda and her team processed the meat, vacuum packed our fillets and the kept them in their freezer till our trip was over. I'd definitely book with these guys again. Great service & great charter. Thanks.