Homer, AK Fishing Trip — May

Your Homer, AK Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 51°F / Low 40°F4.1" rain · 19 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

26 species
HalibutExcellent
Halibut
Bottom Fishing · Trolling
SteelheadExcellent
Steelhead
Various
Dover SoleExcellent
Dover Sole
Various
RockfishExcellent
Rockfish
Various
Pacific CodExcellent
Pacific Cod
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Black RockfishExcellent
Black Rockfish
Various
Dolly VardenExcellent
Dolly Varden
Various
Copper RockfishExcellent
Copper Rockfish
Various
Kelp GreenlingExcellent
Kelp Greenling
Various
LingcodExcellent
Lingcod
Various
Vermilion RockfishExcellent
Vermilion Rockfish
Various
Bat RayExcellent
Bat Ray
Various
Pacific HalibutExcellent
Pacific Halibut
Various
Petrale SoleExcellent
Petrale Sole
Various
English SoleExcellent
English Sole
Various
Blue RockfishExcellent
Blue Rockfish
Various
CabezonExcellent
Cabezon
Various
California HalibutExcellent
California Halibut
Various
Canary RockfishExcellent
Canary Rockfish
Various
Chinook SalmonExcellent
Chinook Salmon
Trolling · Fly Fishing
Coho SalmonGood
Coho Salmon
Various
Yelloweye RockfishGood
Yelloweye Rockfish
Various
BocaccioGood
Bocaccio
Various
Sockeye SalmonGood
Sockeye Salmon
Various
Pink SalmonGood
Pink Salmon
Various
Chum SalmonGood
Chum Salmon
Various

May Weather in Homer

51°F
Avg High
40°F
Avg Low
4.1"
Rainfall
19
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

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.

Steelhead
Season:Varies by location and time of year
Bag Limit:Varies by location
Size Limit:Varies by location

Steelhead regulations are highly variable and often include seasonal closures and specific gear restrictions. Check the specific regulations for the area you plan to fish.

Dover Sole
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

General statewide regulations apply unless otherwise specified.

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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