Heaven’s Gate Charters 

4.8
(55 reviews)
 4311 Freight Dock Road, Homer, AK 99603, United States–

Heaven’s Gate Charters 

Homer, AK, United States
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30 ft
6
4.8
(55 reviews)

Heaven's Gate Charters welcomes you to experience the thrill of fishing in Alaska!

Captain Seth strives to create a safe and fun adventure for you and your group. During the 8-hour combo trips, your main targeted species will be halibut. You will also fish for additional species including King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Lingcod, and Rockfish, depending on the season and water conditions. Expect to use techniques like trolling and bottom fishing, and you can choose a shared trip or a private experience for you and your friends.

Your boat for the day, the Dream Catcher II, is equipped with a private lavatory and heated cabin for the comfort of your full-day charter. The captain recommends that you bring covered footwear, warm clothes, and rain gear. There's plenty of storage on the boat, and you can always take layers off if necessary. Bring with you anything you want to eat or drink for the day and please have a printed and current Alaska fishing license and King Salmon stamp.

Sometimes the wind and ocean conditions prohibit a fun and productive day of fishing in Alaska. In the event that it may be rough on the water, first, the crew will brief you in the morning about what they are seeing/predicting. Second, upon determining it is safe to leave the harbor, the crew will ultimately leave the decision to you whether you feel comfortable enough for the day's activities. In other words, we won't make you go fishing in poor conditions if you don't want to, and you will receive a refund of your deposit.

Having a professional process for your catch is highly recommended. The crew will fillet any fish you bring on the boat and give you your fillets in heavy-duty compactor bags at the end of the day. We will provide you with a list of companies close to the harbor that can vacuum pack, freeze and ship your fish.

Homer sales tax is included in the price of the charter. Book your trip and make incredible memories with Heaven's Gate Charters!

Heaven's Gate Charters welcomes you to experience the thrill of fishing in Alaska!

Captain Seth strives to create a safe and fun adventure for you and your group. During the 8-hour combo trips, your main targeted species will be halibut. You will also fish for additional species including King Salmon, Silver Salmon, Lingcod, and Rockfish, depending on the season and water conditions. Expect to use techniques like trolling and bottom fishing, and you can choose a shared trip or a private experience for you and your friends.

Your boat for the day, the Dream Catcher II, is equipped with a private lavatory and heated cabin for the comfort of your full-day charter. The captain recommends that you bring covered footwear, warm clothes, and rain gear. There's plenty of storage on the boat, and you can always take layers off if necessary. Bring with you anything you want to eat or drink for the day and please have a printed and current Alaska fishing license and King Salmon stamp.

Sometimes the wind and ocean conditions prohibit a fun and productive day of fishing in Alaska. In the event that it may be rough on the water, first, the crew will brief you in the morning about what they are seeing/predicting. Second, upon determining it is safe to leave the harbor, the crew will ultimately leave the decision to you whether you feel comfortable enough for the day's activities. In other words, we won't make you go fishing in poor conditions if you don't want to, and you will receive a refund of your deposit.

Having a professional process for your catch is highly recommended. The crew will fillet any fish you bring on the boat and give you your fillets in heavy-duty compactor bags at the end of the day. We will provide you with a list of companies close to the harbor that can vacuum pack, freeze and ship your fish.

Homer sales tax is included in the price of the charter. Book your trip and make incredible memories with Heaven's Gate Charters!

Seth Ellis
Captain
Seth Ellis
16 years of experience
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Razor Clam Digging
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - May 20
US $550
Shared tour: 2 people
Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 7 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Salmon (Chinook)
US $590
Shared tour: 2 people
Halibut/Salmon Flash Sale!
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 21 - Jun 21 (Sat)
Halibut
Salmon (Chinook)
US $590
Shared tour: 2 people
Rockfish/Cod & Salmon
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 28 - Jul 28 (Tue, Wed)
Cod
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
+1
US $630
Shared tour: 2 people
Halibut Combo (Shared)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 21 - Sep 1 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
US $790
Shared tour: 2 people
Multi-Species
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jul 1 - Aug 30 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Salmon (Chinook)
+3
US $850
Shared tour: 2 people
Brown Bear Viewing
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 15 - Sep 1 (Tue, Wed)
US $1,150
Shared tour: 2 people
Salmon/Rockfish/Cod (Exclusive)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Sep 1 (Tue, Wed)
Cod
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
+1
US $1,650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Hal/Sal Early Bird! (Exclusive)
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
May 15 - Jun 13 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cod
Halibut
Salmon (Chinook)
US $1,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Halibut (Exclusive Charter)
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 29 - Sep 7 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
US $1,895
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

4.8
55 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (81)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
88%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

Reviews (55)

  • Julie Ann Barker
    Julie Ann Barker
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazinf day of fishing!

    Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 8, 2026 • 1 adult

    Wonderful day of fishing aboard the dreamcatcher II - Seth and Kurtis were great at explaining everything and made sure the day went smoothly! I caught lots of halibut and felt like I was cranking on the reel more times than not! As someone with very little experience fishing, I would highly recommend Heaven’s Gate Charters - everything went seemlessly! Definetly the highlight of my visit to Homer! I didn’t expect to have this feeling but on the way back into Homer it had me wondering if I could fit another day of fishing into this trip!

  • Kyle Schmeling
    Kyle Schmeling
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome first day in Alaska experience

    Hal/Sal Early Bird! (Exclusive) on May 15, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children

    Captain Seth and first mate Curtis made our family fishing trip in Alaska a very memorable one. They both were very knowledgeable and great with our kids getting some really nice fish aboard. We were hoping for a little more halibut but they weren’t on the bite, that’s okay though because the cod tastes great as well and the fish action never stopped! Highly recommend this duo if you’re looking for a great charter. We are definitely booking with them again when we return to Alaska.

  • James Gustavus
    James Gustavus
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great fishing Trip!

    Salmon/Rockfish/Cod (Exclusive) on July 1, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

    I had a couple other Charters cancel due to high winds and not offer to reschedule. I contacted Seth and he was very honest about conditions on the day we had the trip booked. We had some flexibility in our schedule so he recommended a day when the water was not as rough and it was worth it. Although we could not keep Halibut (due to regulations) we caught many Halibut, Cod, and a few Rockfish. Would highly recommend Seth if you are looking to have a good day on the water and catch fish. Non stop action mostnof the day.

  • Laura Hartman
    Laura Hartman
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn't have asked for better

    Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    My finance and I (man and woman) took this trip for early season halibut. Knowledgeable, helpful, and fun crew. Had a great day out on the water, caught our limits, and couldn't have asked for better weather. Some of that is luck of the draw, but I think we would've had fun regardless! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a charter in Homer!

  • William Foppe
    William Foppe
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Your arms will get tired.

    Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

    We started catching fish right off the bat. We limited on Over Halibut and Unders. Also caught plenty of Cod. Went home with sore arms and plenty of fish. Capt Seth offered to move us up to a day with good weather which we are so glad we did. I’m glad he was looking out for us.

  • Kurt Lugar
    Kurt Lugar
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Charter

    Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

    We wanted a charter with less people and better fishing and that’s exactly what we got. Seth and Kurtis nailed it. We caught our limited in Halibut, we caught Kings and Cod. We valued our total catch at close to $1K. This charter is incredible value! Great work guys!

  • Eric Sauer
    Eric Sauer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2021
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    limited on Halibut

    Halibut Combo (Shared) on August 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    the whole boat of clients limited on Halibut and took home several ling cod a piece! When our first spot didnt peoduce, the captain had another spot just a short ways away that hit hot!

  • Tristan Peterson
    Tristan Peterson
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing Fishing Trip

    Hal/Sal Early Bird! (Exclusive) on May 29, 2026 • 6 adults

    Heavens Gate Charters went far beyond to make fishing an exceptional. Could not have asked for a better experience or crew!

  • Ruth Linder
    Ruth Linder
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    From Sea to Table

    Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo on May 30, 2024 • 4 adults

    Capt Seth & mate Curtis gave us a fabulous experience fishing for Halibut & Salmon and many other species. Our group of 4 adults (mom, dad, and 2 adult sons) had great results and caught our limit on Halibut and added cod, black sea bass, and rock fish to our to our till. Mom caught the first and largest halibut!!! We had a few other fish to throw back but didn’t land any king salmon, none of the other boats we talked to at the dock today did either. We took 75.8. Lbs of fish to the processor and tonight cooked a dinner of halibut cheeks, halibut and sea bass for dinner. Yummo!! We highly recommend Capt Seth and Heavens Gate charter for your next fishing trip.

  • Christopher  Theodorellis
    Christopher Theodorellis
    Repeat angler
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2020
    36 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Memorable Trip with Captain Seth

    Halibut Combo (Shared) on July 26, 2025 • 2 adults

    This was my second trip with Heaven’s Gate Charters and it certainly won’t be my last. Once again Captain Seth put us on prime real estate where we were able to harvest a beautiful combination of Alaska’s finest organic seafood. If you’re looking for a courteous captain and crew who prioritize safety and fun, look no further.

Rating

4.8
55 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (81)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
88%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (55)

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Julie Ann Barker
Julie Ann Barker
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazinf day of fishing!
Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 8, 2026 • 1 adult

Wonderful day of fishing aboard the dreamcatcher II - Seth and Kurtis were great at explaining everything and made sure the day went smoothly! I caught lots of halibut and felt like I was cranking on the reel more times than not! As someone with very little experience fishing, I would highly recommend Heaven’s Gate Charters - everything went seemlessly! Definetly the highlight of my visit to Homer! I didn’t expect to have this feeling but on the way back into Homer it had me wondering if I could fit another day of fishing into this trip!

Reported catch:
Halibut
Kyle Schmeling
Kyle Schmeling
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome first day in Alaska experience
Hal/Sal Early Bird! (Exclusive) on May 15, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Captain Seth and first mate Curtis made our family fishing trip in Alaska a very memorable one. They both were very knowledgeable and great with our kids getting some really nice fish aboard. We were hoping for a little more halibut but they weren’t on the bite, that’s okay though because the cod tastes great as well and the fish action never stopped! Highly recommend this duo if you’re looking for a great charter. We are definitely booking with them again when we return to Alaska.

Reported catch:
Cod
Halibut
Chinook Salmon
Seth Ellis
Response from Captain

Thanks Kyle! I think these pics are going into our favorites folder!

James Gustavus
James Gustavus
Repeat angler
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
4.7
Verified
Great fishing Trip!
Salmon/Rockfish/Cod (Exclusive) on July 1, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

I had a couple other Charters cancel due to high winds and not offer to reschedule. I contacted Seth and he was very honest about conditions on the day we had the trip booked. We had some flexibility in our schedule so he recommended a day when the water was not as rough and it was worth it. Although we could not keep Halibut (due to regulations) we caught many Halibut, Cod, and a few Rockfish. Would highly recommend Seth if you are looking to have a good day on the water and catch fish. Non stop action mostnof the day.

Reported catch:
Cod
Black Rockfish
Laura Hartman
Laura Hartman
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Couldn't have asked for better
Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo on May 23, 2026 • 2 adults

My finance and I (man and woman) took this trip for early season halibut. Knowledgeable, helpful, and fun crew. Had a great day out on the water, caught our limits, and couldn't have asked for better weather. Some of that is luck of the draw, but I think we would've had fun regardless! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a charter in Homer!

William Foppe
William Foppe
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Your arms will get tired.
Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 12, 2026 • 3 adults

We started catching fish right off the bat. We limited on Over Halibut and Unders. Also caught plenty of Cod. Went home with sore arms and plenty of fish. Capt Seth offered to move us up to a day with good weather which we are so glad we did. I’m glad he was looking out for us.

FAQs about Heaven’s Gate Charters

Heaven’s Gate Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $275 per person - Razor Clam Digging (8 hours)
  • US $295 per person - Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo (8 hours)
  • US $295 per person - Halibut/Salmon Flash Sale! (8 hours)
  • US $315 per person - Rockfish/Cod & Salmon (8 hours)
  • US $395 per person - Halibut Combo (Shared) (8 hours)
  • US $425 per person - Multi-Species (8 hours)
  • US $575 per person - Brown Bear Viewing (8 hours)
  • US $1,650 per group - Salmon/Rockfish/Cod (Exclusive) (8 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group - Hal/Sal Early Bird! (Exclusive) (8 hours)
  • US $1,895 per group - Halibut (Exclusive Charter) (7 hours)
When you book a trip with Heaven’s Gate Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar
Trips booked with Heaven’s Gate Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Heaven’s Gate Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Heaven’s Gate Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Heaven’s Gate Charters include:
  • Black Rockfish
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)

Your captain

Seth Ellis
Seth Ellis
Homer, Alaska, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
55 Customer reviews
Typical response within 2 hours
Member since January 2023
Captain Seth Ellis has over 16 years of experience guiding incredible fishing trips targeting Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish and all the other species that can be found in the Cook Inlet and South Central Alaska. 'We recognize that everyone has a different level of fishing experience and we work hard to accommodate both the amateur and the avid fisherman.'
Seth Ellis
Seth Ellis
Fully verified
1
reports
55
reviews
2023
member since
~3h
response
Captain Seth Ellis has over 16 years of experience guiding incredible fishing trips targeting Halibut, Salmon, Lingcod, Rockfish and all the other species that can be found in the Cook Inlet and South Central Alaska. 'We recognize that everyone has a different level of fishing experience and we work hard to accommodate both the amateur and the avid fisherman.'

The fish you can target

Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Black Rockfish
Black Rockfish
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • limited on Halibut
    Eric S.
    Eric S.
  • Your arms will get tired.
    William F.
    William F.
  • Amazinf day of fishing!
    Julie A.
    Julie A.
  • Amazing Fishing Trip
    Tristan P.
    Tristan P.
  • Great Charter
    Kurt L.
    Kurt L.
  • Couldn't have asked for better
    Laura H.
    Laura H.
  • Awesome first day in Alaska experience
    Kyle S.
    Kyle S.
  • Fun times!
    Emily B.
    Emily B.
  • Excellent!
    Eric W.
    Eric W.
  • Memorable Trip with Captain Seth
    Christopher  .
    Christopher .

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
2008
Boat manufacturer
Kingfisher
Boat type
Aluminum fishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
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
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
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

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
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Homer right now

HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)

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