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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 6 - May 31 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $590
    For May only HGC is offering an early bird discount for our halibut/salmon combo trip. $295 per seat (price includes Homer, AK sales tax). This discount is set for a minimum of two anglers, but shoot us a message if you are a solo fisherman, we may have a seat for you! This is a full day 8hr charter 7am-3pm. We will target our limit of halibut and dedicate some time to troll for king salmon. Sometimes our official schedule does not reflect the open seats shown on Fishing Booker. See you soon!
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
  • Shared trip
    8 Hr Halibut Combo (Shared)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $760
    The shared Halibut combo trips are the most popular choice! We will be fishing Halibut plus additional species. Salmon is typically our 2nd targeted species. King Salmon can be targeted all season. Towards August, we will be fishing Silver Salmon, King Salmon, and Pink Salmon. Sea conditions will be a factor for our second targeted species. Halibut will almost always be our primary target! Homer, AK sales tax is included in the price of your charter on Fishing Booker.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Salmon/Rockfish (Private Charter)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 20 - Sep 20 (Wed)
    US $1,600
    Wednesday only - rockfish/salmon combo charter. Up to 6 guests. Private Charter targeting black rockfish and seasonal salmon (Kings,Silvers,Pinks).
    Targeted fish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
  • Private trip
    Long-Range Lincod/Rockfish/Salmon
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Aug 30 (Wed)
    US $2,372
    Heavens Gate Charters will be offering a long-range lingcod/rockfish/salmon combo trip on days when a full boat is avaiable. This option will be for a full day/private charter (up to 6 fishermen). This option is available for all days after July 1st (lingcod opener) - Aug 30th. Our long-range trips travel through some of the most beautiful and secluded areas of Alaska. Seeing whales, sea lions and other wildlife is common. This is REAL Alaska fishing! Feel free to contact us with any questions.
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
    Salmon (Pink)
    Pink Salmon
    Black Rockfish
    Black Rockfish
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FAQs about Heaven’s Gate Charters

Heaven’s Gate Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $295 per person - Early Bird Halibut/Salmon Combo (8 hours)
  • US $380 per person - 8 Hr Halibut Combo (Shared) (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - Salmon/Rockfish (Private Charter) (8 hours)
  • US $2,372 per group - Long-Range Lincod/Rockfish/Salmon (8 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)

Meet the Captain

Seth Ellis
Homer, Alaska, United States
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since January 2023
Captain Seth Ellis has over 12 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.”

About this listing

Targeted species

Black Rockfish Black Rockfish
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod
Rockfish Rockfish

Boat specs

King Fisher (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2008. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

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

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

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.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (30)
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An amazing fishery
An amazing fishery
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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RICK F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Seth

VERIFIED   8 Hr Halibut Combo (3 or more) on July 20, 2023
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Alan T.
Luck, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Fantabulous fishing excursion

VERIFIED   8 Hr Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 29, 2023
Caught limits of King Salmon and Halibut. Saw a whale breeching many times.  Captain Seth put us on two different spots that...
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Scott S.
Milwaukee, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day trip with Captain Seth

VERIFIED   8 Hr Halibut Combo (Shared) on June 24, 2023
A fabulous day of fishing. Captain Seth is knowledgeable, laidback, and offers a day of fishing to remember. From the initial...
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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An amazing fishery

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Private on August 3, 2023
The sea was extremely rocky, so we could not get to the preferred location. The crew did the best they could given the circumstances....
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Andrea H.
Columbus, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with captain Seth

VERIFIED   Early Season Combo Special (Shared) on June 16, 2023
Fun day on the water. Fish weren’t biting the way we had hoped, captain Seth quickly reassessed and got us in a better spot....
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