Ocean Hunter Charters 

4.7/5 (47 reviews)
 Freight Dock Road, Homer, AK 99603, United States

Ocean Hunter Charters 

Homer, AK, United States
28 ft
6
4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Ocean Hunter Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Homer.

These waters are known for Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Black Seabass, Cod, Lingcod, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Koffler aluminum fishing boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Keith will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters?

Ocean Hunter Charters welcomes you to the stunning waters of Homer.

These waters are known for Halibut, Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Pink Salmon, Sockeye Salmon, Black Seabass, Cod, Lingcod, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using heavy tackle.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. Snacks are never a bad idea to maintain your energy throughout the trip!

You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Koffler aluminum fishing boat that can carry up to 6 passengers. It has downriggers and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. Capt. Keith will provide rods and reels for you, as well as lures.

You will need to get a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect. It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

You could keep reading this, but wouldn't you rather be fishing with Ocean Hunter Charters?

Keith Kalke
Captain
Keith Kalke
22 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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8 Hour Trip – Winter King
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Aug 31
Salmon (Chinook)
US $650
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Halibut
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
US $756
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Salmon
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Sockeye)
+1
US $862
Shared tour: 2 people
Salmon/Cod/Black Rock Fish
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed)
US $862
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Black Rock
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Seabass (Black)
Halibut
US $864
Shared tour: 2 people
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Rating

4.7
47 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

83%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (47)

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Ken Pidgeon
Ken Pidgeon
us
Washington State, US
Member since 2026
4.3
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New
Good Halibut fishing
8 Hour Trip – Halibut on July 16, 20264 adults

We booked the same boat 2 days in a row 1st day full day halibut 2nd day was supposed to be salmon and halibut. On the 2nd day the majority of the day was spent on halibut and we were only given an hour and a half of trolling for salmon which is why we booked that day extra. The cost of Friday's boat was more than Thursday's boat because we were doing the salmon fishing which we really did not get to do. Capt. Keith is definitely a very nice guy he worked his butt off to get our halibut for us we were just disappointed in not really getting our salmon fishing.

Keith Kalke
Response from Captain

some days you just run out of time. if the weather was better in the am that would hsve been the case and some onr lost one. hope we do better next time. i think as far as I know we were one of the only boats to land a king that day. best regards Captain Keith

Rickie Rodgers
Rickie Rodgers
Repeat angler
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2024
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Beautiful day for fishing
8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Black Rock on July 10, 20262 adults

Fish weren’t biting that morning, you could hear several captains on the radio trying to find where theywere biting. Captain Keith kept working on different spyand we finally landed some fish. he stay out there til we got our limits which i know he didn’t have to but we all really appreciated the extra effort he put in for us to catch our dish

Keith Kalke
Response from Captain

thanks buddy. yeah that was a tough day of fishing. I gave it my best fishing as far from port and several spots to come home with small fish. You guys put a great effort in as did I. Ihope u come again and the fishing is bette. I went the following day to our last spot and did great. IDK. there fish and dont bite all the time

James Thurston
James Thurston
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great charter!
8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Salmon on July 13, 20262 adults

Capt Keith was great and put in a huge effort to get us on the fish. He cared about making sure we had a great experience and he delivered! He was friendly, entertaining and such great company! It was a fun day. We look forward to our next trip back to Homer and will definitely be fishing with Capt Keith again!

Rebekah Schachtele
Rebekah Schachtele
us
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Wonderful trip!
8 Hour Trip – Halibut on June 25, 20263 adults1 child

Keith was great, when others stayed in closer, he took us out quite a ways and put us on some bigger Halibut right away. We caught our limit of any size and then went in a little ways for the ones 27" or less. We caught our limit of those pretty quick as well. While others were still out searching for their first fish we had our daily limit for all 4 of us. Weather was perfect and we couldn't ask for a better a day or experience. Thank You Keith!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Keith Kalke
Response from Captain

thank you now enjoy the fish. hope to see u again

Traci Birch
Traci Birch
us
Idaho, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
July fishing trip
8 Hour Trip – Halibut on July 11, 20262 adults

Keith was great. He worked hard to get us halbut despite the weather and the tide that were definitely working against us. Because of his knowledge and skill, we caught our limit. We had a fun group on the boat and laughed hard as well. Lots of fish and good times!!!

FAQs about Ocean Hunter Charters

Ocean Hunter Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $325 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Winter King (8 hours)
  • US $378 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut (8 hours)
  • US $431 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $431 per person - Salmon/Cod/Black Rock Fish (8 hours)
  • US $432 per person - 8 Hour Trip – Halibut/Black Rock (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Ocean Hunter Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Ocean Hunter Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Ocean Hunter Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
Ocean Hunter Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Ocean Hunter Charters include:
  • Cod
  • Halibut
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Keith Kalke
Keith Kalke
Keith Kalke

Homer, Alaska, United States

ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since June 2022

Operating a 28' Koffler Aluminum fishing, Capt. Keith ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Homer, Alaska. Keep your eyes peeled for Halibut, Sockeye Salmon and Chinook Salmon as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

ID & license verified
47 Customer reviews
Typical response within 5 hours
Member since June 2022

Operating a 28' Koffler Aluminum fishing, Capt. Keith ensures a comfortable fishing experience in the waters of Homer, Alaska. Keep your eyes peeled for Halibut, Sockeye Salmon and Chinook Salmon as you try your hand at bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, and more. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Cod
Cod
Halibut
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
1994
Boat manufacturer
Koffler
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 2HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
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
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

 Checks

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

What’s biting in Homer right now

HalibutHalibut
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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