3/4 Day Fishing 

Commonly Asked Fishing Questions!

-Where do we depart from? If you are staying in Homer, please check in at our Destination Alaska Adventure Company office headquarters located at 4287 Spit Road building #5 at 6:30 a.m. Our captain will meet you there and walk with you down to our boat.  If you are staying at one of the lodges across the Bay, we will pick you up at their dock at a time of your choosing.

-6:30 a.m. is too early.  Can we leave later? Yes…. For private charters, you have the flexibility to set the departure time and length of the overall trip. 

-How long is the boat ride out? The 3/4 day charter does not travel out as far as our full day charters.  Generally, the boat ride is just under an hour.

-Can I get picked up in Anchorage and flown directly to the boat? Yes…. this is a private charter option. We frequently pick up our guests at Lake Hood in Anchorage and fly them out to the boat for the day.  It is your choice to return to a local lodge or fly back to Anchorage at the end of the day.

-Can my whole family go on this trip? Yes…. We can accommodate up to 12 guests on the F/V Wilderness Explorer and up to 14 guests on the F/V Endeavor.  For larger groups, give us a call and we can make it happen.

-If it is not an exclusive charter, how many people will be on the boat?  12-14 guests per day is our average during peak season.  We designed the boat to fish 5 - 7 people per rail so there is plenty of elbow room.

-Will I need waders or hip boots? No…. However, rubber-soled/waterproof shoes or boots are helpful as the deck of the boat can be slippery and wet throughout the day.

-What kind of fish can we catch? There are many diverse species of fish on the ocean floor.  We target Halibut specifically on our 3/4 day trip but Rockfish, and Lingcod are occasionally caught.

-Can we eat some fresh fish we caught out at sea? Yes…. private full day charters only - for an additional fee of $750, we offer a Catch & Cook option.  Our boat is set up with cooking facilities and our crew is trained to prepare your fresh caught fish to perfection.

-What do I need to bring?  Fishing license, lunch, favorite snacks, warm clothes, rain gear, and a sense of humor.  We provide everything else for you.

-Can we bring alcohol onboard? For the safety and comfort of all passengers, we do not allow alcohol on our vessel during a Standard Fishing trip.  We do allow beer and wine during private trips or when meals are served onboard, such as our Dinner Cruise and Kachemak Bay Premium package.

-Do you sell fishing licenses? No…. The most efficient way to purchase a license is via the Alaska Fish and Game website.  The Captain and deckhand will need to record information from your license so you must have this license with you when you board the vessel in the morning.

-Will I see whales? Possibly…. The last couple years, we have seen a substantial increase in whale sightings.  Most days we see Orcas and Humpbacks, but it is difficult to guarantee whale sightings in Kachemak Bay.

-What precautions have you taken for COVID 19? We specialize in private tours (not mixing groups) and thoroughly clean our planes and boats each day. Our crew will wear masks during your visit upon your request.

-Do we have to fish all day?  Do you offer a 1/2 day trips? For private charters, our captain and crew are flexible and can change the itinerary to make your day the best possible.  Our costs are fixed so the length of the trip from 3/4 day to 1/2 day does not change the price.

-Is the tip for the pilot, captain, and crew included in our package?  What is customary? No…. Tips are greatly appreciated by our team. 15% to 20% is standard.