Homer, AK Fishing Trip — August

Your Homer, AK Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 52°F4.3" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in August

26 species
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
HalibutGood
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
RockfishGood
Rockfish
Various
Black RockfishGood
Black Rockfish
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Dolly VardenGood
Dolly Varden
Various
Copper RockfishGood
Copper Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingGood
Kelp Greenling
Various
LingcodGood
Lingcod
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Vermilion RockfishGood
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Bat RayGood
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutGood
Pacific Halibut
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
English SoleGood
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishGood
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonGood
Cabezon
Various
Canary RockfishGood
Canary Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonGood
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various
SteelheadFair
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleFair
Dover Sole
Various
Yelloweye RockfishFair
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodFair
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Petrale SoleFair
Petrale Sole
Various

August Weather in Homer

63°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
4.3"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

37 Guides Matched

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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

Alaska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$29
Non-Resident$145
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. King salmon stamp required additionally.

Buy License Online — Alaska

Species Regulations

California Halibut
Season:No open season
Bag Limit:0 per day
Size Limit:No retention allowed

California Halibut are not typically found in Alaskan waters. Any catch would be accidental and must be released.

Halibut
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:Varies by area

Regulations vary significantly by area, including slot limits and closures. Check the current ADF&G regulations for the specific area you plan to fish.

Coho Salmon
Season:Varies by area
Bag Limit:Varies by area
Size Limit:No size limit

Regulations vary significantly by location and time of year. Consult the Alaska Department of Fish and Game regulations booklet for specific details.

Rockfish
Season:Varies by area and species
Bag Limit:Varies by area and species
Size Limit:Varies by area and species

Rockfish regulations are complex and vary greatly by management area and species. Retention of some rockfish species may be prohibited in certain areas.

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