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    Homer Ocean Charters

    152 reviews
    #8 of 49 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Homer
    Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports, Tours
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    Homer, AK, USA
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    About Homer Ocean Charters
    Homer Ocean Charters, locally owned and operated for more than 20 years, offers a wide range of recreational activities- from fishing charters to guided kayaking trips and from water taxi services to vessel based hunting. We offer 3/4 day and full day charter fishing halibut fishing, halibut/salmon and halibut/lingcod/rockfish combinations, and multiple day custom yacht cruises. Our water taxi boats not only serve to shuttle clients to and from our remote cabins at Otter Cove Resort, they can also take you to any of the hiking trails in Kachemak Bay State Park, and give you a narrated cruise around the always popular Gull Island bird rookery. Check out our website for more information and photos, or give us a call. We love to talk about the great outdoors!
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    Great experience

    The crew was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. They put us on the fish, and made sure we had a great time doing it.

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank Joshua P
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Fishing excursion

    Did the Homer charter fishing trip with Captain Chris and deck hand Talesha. Both were amazing. They helped make our fishing trip extraordinary!!!! Captain Chris was extremely knowledgeable and his goal was to ensure we caught fish.... which we did. Talesha was always there when...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank 229Jean55
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Amazing day with an amazing crew

    The day started on a somber note with Captain Billy warning everyone about the weather. He was right to do so as the trip out was tough. However, after a slow start Captain Billy, Grace and Aa-Ron were amazing working their tail off to make...More

    Date of experience: August 2019
    Thank richcpaul
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Halibut Fishing Tour - Homer

    I had a great day Sunday fishing with Homer Ocean Charters. The crew worked their butts off all day! The entire crew was amazing, helpful and certainly know what needs to get done. Captain Billy is great. The entire boat hit limit and it was...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank speedytravels33
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great full day halibut fishing trip

    After reading the other 5 star reviews there is not much more that can be said about captain Nick and his deckhand Danielle. They simply both were GREAT. They earned each one of the 5 stars from this review throughout the entire day. Very nice,...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank cgftcb
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    One of my best fishing trips ever!

    What and EPIC Day of Fishing! Captain Billy is a great fisherman, an informative guide and just an all around really nice guy to be around. He and his mate Aaron made this a trip of a lifetime!. They made sure everyone on the boat...More

    Date of experience: June 2019
    Thank Anthony K
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Great and wonderful time

    We were so happy to go out on the Bay Explorer again, 10 years after our first trip. Our party had a couple grandsons with us this time. From Abigale and her friend in the office to Captain Billy III to Aaron they were so...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Bikeandbus
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great fishing with Captain Nick Spillet

    Wonderful day fishing with Captain Nick, friends, and crew assistant. Nicks a cheerful, knowledgeable and hardworking captain who found the fish for us. Learned a lot about the area and species in the bay. Would do it all again in a heartbeat!

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank craigcJ2722PA
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Smoke em if you got em

    If you are a smoker and like throwing your cigarette butts in the ocean then this is the charter company for you. I mean, seriously, throwing cigarette butts in the water while the crew just turns a blind eye is ridiculous! As far as the...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank scw12345
    Scott J, Owner at Homer Ocean Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Thank you for the feedback. You have brought a significant issue to our attention and we are changing our policies regarding smoking on our vessels and particularly the disposal of cigarettes. Our goal is to make sure everyone onboard has a safe, comfortable experience and...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Wonderful remote location with the conveniences of home

    We came to Otter Cove after a day of fishing and really enjoyed the cabins. The cook shack was well appointed, we enjoyed the cabins which were very clean. A separate bathhouse with flushing toilets and a $3 shower was fabulous. We took a walk...More

    Date of experience: July 2019
    Thank Cathy C
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    July 5, 2018|
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    YES- the down riggers were broken on our Boat and we could not Salmon Fish. In addition, the captain had us share the poles for Halibut Fishing. He had us take numbers 1-6 and we had to take turns waiting for a pole to... More
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    June 29, 2018|
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    Yes, he had a great day fishing out of Homer!
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