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North Country Charters offers daily halibut charters to various points in Lower Cook Inlet as far south sometimes as the Barren Islands, 55 miles from Homer. We have five boats running daily trips. Four vessels carry a maximum of six-passengers…two 28ft. Glasplys, a 35ft Pelican Bay and a 30ft. Chris Craft. Our largest boat the 53ft, IRISH, can carry a mixed party of up to 16 persons or a private party of up to 22 at one time. Our Coast Guard equipped and inspected vessels are operated by licensed captains with years of experience. All of our boats have fast twin engines that get you to the fishing grounds on time.

Please see our Boats Page to get acquainted with our boats and skippers and our Maps Page to find the office and see where we fish. Also see our Lodgings page for our recommendations on where to stay in Homer. To find out about vacuum sealing, freezing and shipping your catch home see Coal Point Seafood.

On our full-day charters we fish until everyone has a chance of his or her limit of halibut, quite often a 8-10 hour day. The daily limit is two halibut per person; it’s a rare day that you do not get your limit. We provide all the fishing gear, bait and FREE fish filleting. You do need to bring your own food and drinks for the day or we can order box lunches upon request. It’s a good idea to bring warm clothes and rain gear just in case, as the weather on the water is very changeable. Also you should bring your camera or video as the scenery is beautiful and the sea life is plentiful.

We now offer Long Range Overnight Charters

2008 RATES

Shoulder Season

High Season

Shoulder Season

mid April - June 6

June 7 - Aug 17

Aug 18 thru Sep
Irish 53'

$190
Boat rate $2250

$210
Boat rate $2600
July $2900

$190
Boat rate $2250
6-pacs

$205

$230

$205
Combo Trips for Halibut/Salmon are $40/person more than season rate. Available on 6-passenger boats only
Multi-Species – do it all in one day! Halibut/Lingcod/Rockfish/Silvers  4 person minimum $300/person available in July/Aug/Sept
Long Range Overnight Charters $2000/day + tax for the boat.

Ask about our GROUPS RATES (10% OFF groups of 6 or more on the IRISH) except during July
All sales are subject to 7.5% sales tax

Our prices vary during the different times of the season and different boats. Make your plans keeping that in mind. A 10% discount is available on the large boat with groups of 6 or more except during July. A 50% deposit is required on all confirmed reservations. Reservations should be made as early as possible, especially for weekends and holidays. We have a seven-day cancellation policy for a full refund. In the unlikely event of a “no-show” or cancellation within 24 hours of charter a 100% charge will apply, unless space is resold.

In addition to our full day halibut charters, North Country Charters offers full-day salt water salmon charters. This vessel is equipped with the best salmon trolling gear available. We will target king salmon as well as silvers and reds. Kings can be caught virtually year-round; the reds, midsummer; and the silvers mid to late summer. Most of the trolling is within a ten-mile radius of the Homer Harbor.

We have owned and operated North Country Charters since 1979. If we can be of any assistance in making your stay in Homer a little easier, just let us know.

Anyone 16 years of age or older must have a valid license to fish in Alaska. The cost of a license for nonresidents:

A one-year license for nonresidents costs $145
A one-year license for residents $24, King stamp $10.
On Line Licensing http://www.admin.adfg.state.ak.us/license

North Country Charters
P.O. Box 889 · Homer, Alaska 99603
1-800-770-7620 · (907) 235-7620
E-mail norco@alaska.net