Big Butt Charters – Early Riser 

5.0/5 (181 reviews)
 Homer Harbor, Ramp 4, Homer, AK 99603, United States

Big Butt Charters – Early Riser 

Homer, AK, United States
31 ft
6
5.0/5 (181 reviews)

Big Butt Charters (short for Big Halibut Charters), invites you to visit Homer, Alaska – “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World." Captain Jordan is ready to take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime. He is an expert at fishing the many species which call these waters home – Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish and Lingcod. You will also view breathtaking scenery and wildlife along the way.

You'll be fishing aboard the Early Riser, a 2019 North River 31'X108” Seahawk OS 3100SXL. Powered by a pair of 300 HP Yamaha engines, the Early Riser is equipped with top of the line safety, navigation, and fishing gear for a safe, comfortable, and productive trip. Amenities include a stand-up flushing toilet, galley with sink, heater, and oversized dinette. There is plenty of space onboard for up to 6 guests.

We offer a variety of fishing trips to choose from, depending on what you want to catch. Take a specialized trip for Salmon, Halibut, and Rockfish, or target all at once on a Combo adventure. If your fishing buddies are not with you, you can always take a shared trip and join other anglers.

The price of each trip will include all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you need for a great time. You will need to bring a valid Alaska fishing license. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks (no glass please). At the conclusion of your trip the crew will clean and fillet your catch.

All trip durations are subject to change due to catch limits, weather, and safety reasons.

Big Butt Charters looks forward to fishing with you soon!

Big Butt Charters (short for Big Halibut Charters), invites you to visit Homer, Alaska – “Halibut Fishing Capital of the World." Captain Jordan is ready to take you on the fishing trip of a lifetime. He is an expert at fishing the many species which call these waters home – Halibut, Salmon, Rockfish and Lingcod. You will also view breathtaking scenery and wildlife along the way.

You'll be fishing aboard the Early Riser, a 2019 North River 31'X108” Seahawk OS 3100SXL. Powered by a pair of 300 HP Yamaha engines, the Early Riser is equipped with top of the line safety, navigation, and fishing gear for a safe, comfortable, and productive trip. Amenities include a stand-up flushing toilet, galley with sink, heater, and oversized dinette. There is plenty of space onboard for up to 6 guests.

We offer a variety of fishing trips to choose from, depending on what you want to catch. Take a specialized trip for Salmon, Halibut, and Rockfish, or target all at once on a Combo adventure. If your fishing buddies are not with you, you can always take a shared trip and join other anglers.

The price of each trip will include all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you need for a great time. You will need to bring a valid Alaska fishing license. Feel free to bring drinks and snacks (no glass please). At the conclusion of your trip the crew will clean and fillet your catch.

All trip durations are subject to change due to catch limits, weather, and safety reasons.

Big Butt Charters looks forward to fishing with you soon!

Big Butt Charters
Charter Operator
Big Butt Charters
6 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Number of days
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Group Size
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Multi-Species Trip Shared
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 22 - Aug 31 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cod
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
+2
US $1,120
Shared tour: 2 people
Multi-Species Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Aug 31 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cod
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
+2
US $3,356
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Multi-Species Trip (Tue, Wed - GAF)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Aug 31 (Tue, Wed)
Cod
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
+2
US $3,836
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

5.0
181 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (179)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
82%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (181)

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Mike Jenco
Mike Jenco
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2023
6 trips
5.0
Verified
September fishing trip
Halibut & Salmon Trip (Shared) on September 16, 20252 adults

David DePonte
David DePonte
Repeat angler
us
California, US
Member since 2021
4 trips
5.0
Verified
Epic day of fishing! Thanks to Josh!
Halibut & Rockfish Trip (Shared) on June 13, 20242 adults

We had an Incredible trip thanks to Josh! One of the best trips we've ever experienced. Josh knew where to find the fish. We hit our limits on Halibut and Rockfish early so we went looking for Cod. Josh found a school and my wife and I started pulling them in as fast as Josh could gaff them on to the boat. Josh was patient with us and we learned a lot from him. If you are looking to book a fishing trip in Homer, Book Josh asap. It will be worth your time.

Bryce Shepherd
Bryce Shepherd
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing trip in July
Combo Trip (Shared) on July 15, 20236 adults

Aaron Lutgring
Aaron Lutgring
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Awesome trip!
Combo Trip (Shared) on July 17, 20252 adults

My wife and I had an amazing time with Cpt. Josh. We immediately got on some salmon and everyone on the boat caught several. Then we moved to halibut and started catching those as well! Can’t wait to come back and do it again.

Laura Snyder
Laura Snyder
Repeat angler
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best Fishing of the trip
Combo Trip (Shared) on June 23, 20256 adults

Great day out on the water with Captain Josh! First class experience. The fishing was amazing. Josh made my whole family feel special. All of us limited out. A day we will all remember. Big Butt Charters knocked it out of the park.

Reported catch:
Halibut
Rockfish

FAQs about Big Butt Charters – Early Riser

Big Butt Charters – Early Riser offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $560 per person - Multi-Species Trip Shared (10 hours)
  • US $3,356 per group - Multi-Species Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,836 per group - Multi-Species Trip (Tue, Wed - GAF) (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Butt Charters – Early Riser, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Stand up flushing toilet
  • GPS Garmin GPS142
  • Fishfinder Garmin GT23 Transducer
  • Radar Garmin Phantom HD Radar
Trips booked with Big Butt Charters – Early Riser include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Big Butt Charters – Early Riser offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Big Butt Charters – Early Riser offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Butt Charters – Early Riser include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your operator

Big Butt Charters
Big Butt Charters
Big Butt Charters

Homer, Alaska, United States

ID & license verified
228 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2020

SILLY NAME, SERIOUSLY AWESOME FISHING Big Halibut Charters - affectionately known as Big Butt Charters - invites you to set sail on the fishing trip of a lifetime in The Last Frontier.

ID & license verified
228 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since April 2020

SILLY NAME, SERIOUSLY AWESOME FISHING Big Halibut Charters - affectionately known as Big Butt Charters - invites you to set sail on the fishing trip of a lifetime in The Last Frontier.

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Crab
Crab
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
North River
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Stand up flushing toilet
GPS
Garmin GPS142
Fishfinder
Garmin GT23 Transducer
Radar
Garmin Phantom HD Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Homer right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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