Winter Fishing

King Salmon & Halibut

OCTOBER 16 – APRIL 1

$300/per person
3 person minimum,
fuel surcharge may apply

Includes tackle, bait, fishing instruction, fish fileting, bottled water/coffee

8 hours

Winter Kings and Tanner Crab Trip

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Details & Itinerary

DEPARTURE TIMES
9:00AM Oct 16 - March 31

Contrary to popular belief, Kachemak Bay and Cook Inlet are full of Salmon & Halibut all year round. Daniel fishes all year with the exception of a week vacation here or there so Winter is a great time to come fishing. The Feeder King Salmon have migrated up from Canada and the Pacific Northwest to feed before returning to their rivers to spawn. Winter (Feeder) King Salmon are the most sought after fish in the Winter. With its high fat content eating it is just as big a treat as catching it.

Although most halibut migrate out to the Gulf of Alaska in the Winter to spawn, they may be targeted with success or caught incidentally while fishing for King Salmon. With its breathtaking scenery, peaceful surroundings, and bountiful fishing, Winter King Salmon fishing is definitely one of Alaska’s greatest cabin fever relievers.

What's Included / Not Included

What You Should Bring

Lunch/snacks.
Drinks, soda, beer, etc. (we have bottled water and coffee on board and alcohol is okay to bring).
Sunscreen and sunglasses.
Rubber fishing gloves (If you forget, I try to keep extra gloves in different sizes).
Fishing License and a King stamp, if you will be fishing for King salmon. If you have a resident permanent fishing license or a kid under 16, bring your harvest card.
Charging cord for your cell phone (we do have 110 volts for charging on the boat).

How to Dress for the Trip

I get asked all the time how to dress for the trip. I am a firm believer in layers, as temperatures can vary from 40 to 75 degrees in the summer and 25 to 50 degrees in the Fall and Winter months. By layering up you can always layer down depending on what Mother nature throws at us.

For Summer months, a pair of jeans and a pair of rain pants are usually adequate – mostly for shedding the blood and slime from all the fish that you are going to catch. For upper body, an under layer, hooded sweatshirt and a wind/rain jacket will usually suffice.

As far as footwear goes I, myself, wear a pair of ankle-high rubber boots. You can also wear waterproof hiking boots.

For Fall and/or Wintertime add a layer of long underwear, a good hat and warm gloves.

I try to keep extra rubber fishing gloves on the boat in different sizes but, if you have a good pair that fits you well, bring them too.

How to Prepare for a Day on the Water

If you are concerned with seasickness when on the water, it could be a good idea to prepare yourself. Many people take something like Dramamine or Bonine. I have also noticed people having great results with Scopolamine (prescription medication) patches which are put on behind your ear.

The key to any of the Seasick remedies is to take/start them the night before, that way it is in your system and has a chance to work. If nothing else, you will get a good night’s sleep.

What you eat and drink makes a big difference as well, try not to consume large amounts of alcohol the night before. In the morning try and eat something solid like oatmeal, a bowl of cold cereal or toast. Stay away from greasy stuff like sausage or bacon and acidic foods/beverages like orange juice and coffee, this gives you a good start for your day on the water.

While on the boat try to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated throughout the day.