Fishing halibut in Alaska on the FV Northern Lights
Alaska halibut fishing in Homer

Captain Mark and the Northern Lights is usually the first out of the Homer harbor at 0600 to head for the days fishing grounds. On the way out you can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast while you talk with Captain Mark, the crew and the other Alaska fishing enthusiasts aboard and watch the rest of the sport fishing charter captains try to catch up to Captain Mark and figure out where the Northern Lights will drop her lines first. On the way you will see the rugged coastline of the Kenai Peninsula and the many marine animals that inhabit Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet. Seeing whales, sea otters, orcas, sea lions and countless Alaska sea birds are only part of your Alaska fishing experience aboard the Northern Lights. Dont forget that the crew will also clean and fillet your days catch at no additional charge.

halibut fishing on the Northern Lights
halibut fishing on Northern Lights processing Alaska halibut

When you arrive at the fishing grounds chosen by your captain, you will find that the crew has everything ready to begin fishing as soon as the boat stops moving. Your fishing charter includes high quality fishing rods and reels as well as high quality baits such as octopus, salmon belly and herring. If you are an experienced fisherman you may want to try your angling skills with a jig, but be sure to hold on to your rod as you can get some pretty hard hits without warning that will pull a rod right out of your hands when a halibut strikes.
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The typical day fishing charter on the Northern Lights will last about 10 hours. While you are provided with a complimentary breakfast consisting of juice, coffee, and pastries by Captain Mark and his crew, you will probably want to bring along a lunch and something to drink for later in the day or on the ride back to Homer harbor. Captain Mark also suggests that in addition to a lunch and drinks that you include a camera, foul weather gear, an Alaska sport fishing license(if you are over 16 years old) and a Homer halibut derby ticket. We have had clients who left more than $30,000 on the proverbial table when they caught derby winning fish on the Northern Lights and did not have a Homer halibut derby ticket.
monster Alaska halibut

The Northern Lights is available for custom charters by families or groups who want Captain Mark and his crew available for exclusive fishing trips for halibut, ling cod, or salmon. Your group, when chartering the whole boat can do anything from cruising the spectacular scenery and wildlife around Kachemak Bay and the lower Kenai Peninsula, digging for clams along a secluded beach, or strolling through the quaint towns on the lower Kenai Peninsula such as Seldovia or Halibut Cove. These trips can easily be combined with several hours of halibut or salmon fishing to make your Alaska fishing experience one to remember. Complete catering service for meals on these exclusive charters can also be arranged at prices that will easily meet your travel budget.
Salmon fishing on the Northern Lights
Alaska halibut fishing with friends

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