Around Old Harbor, halibut are most often caught in shallow waters and you don’t need 5 lbs of lead!
We jig for halibut using several types of gear, in anywhere from 50 to 250-feet of water. One jig is a 20-ounce lead weight with dropper loop with a 16/0 circle hook with squid or fresh cod, another rig is 16-20 ounce leadhead with grubs.
Most halibut are in the 30-90 lb range, though in 2008, a 300 lb plus monster was landed in just 50-feet of water, and an 8-footer landed in 1999.
Halibut are caught year round and the season runs from February 1 to December 31. June, July and August are prime months for halibut and they are often caught while trolling for kings!
2023 Kodiak Alaska Halibut Regulations
We are in regulatory area 3A.
- For the entire season (Feb 1-Dec 31), halibut may not be kept on Wednesdays.
- From June 20 to August 15, 2023 halibut may not be kept on Tuesdays.
- Two halibut be caught per day per person; one halibut must be under 28 inches and one halibut of any size.
We are close to management area 3B, which has no annual limit and 2 halibut can be caught per day every day, even on days that are currently closed in area 3A. It’s about a 2-hour boat ride each way when weather conditions allow.
We cater to private groups and tend to book quickly. We encourage guests to book in advance to assure preferred dates.
Voice- Jeff: 1-907-350-2799 or Lianna: 907-441-7517, or send an email to: fishunt@kodiakcombos.com
For more information about the packages we offer and our rates, please see our Rates page.
