Secret Waters – Homer Alaska 

5.0
(11 reviews)
 Homer Spit Road 4350, Homer, AK 99603, United States

Secret Waters – Homer Alaska 

Homer, AK, United States
22 ft
4
5.0
(11 reviews)

Spend the day with Secret Waters and let him show you what makes the fishing in Homer so memorable! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kurtis knows them forwards and back.

These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Crab, Cod, Rockfish, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!'

Children are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask and the captain will provide the proper size.
Snacks, drinks and lunch are never a bad idea to bring along for a boost of energy when needed!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 22' Hewescraft sportfishing vessel with space for 4 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures and bait.

You will need to purchase 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.

Secret Waters Homer Alaska will make it easy for you to go fishing in Homer. So, how about booking that trip?

Spend the day with Secret Waters and let him show you what makes the fishing in Homer so memorable! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kurtis knows them forwards and back.

These waters are known for Chinook Salmon, Crab, Cod, Rockfish, and more – with any luck, it won't be long before 'Fish on!'

Children are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask and the captain will provide the proper size.
Snacks, drinks and lunch are never a bad idea to bring along for a boost of energy when needed!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 22' Hewescraft sportfishing vessel with space for 4 passengers. It has downriggers, and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures and bait.

You will need to purchase 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.

Secret Waters Homer Alaska will make it easy for you to go fishing in Homer. So, how about booking that trip?

Kurtis Jermain
Captain
Kurtis Jermain
28 years of experience
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8 Hr Trip – King Salmon/Tanner Crab
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Feb 28
Cod
Rockfish
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
US $594
Shared tour: 2 people
8 Hr Trip - Halibut
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - May 31 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
US $648
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip Halibut
In high demand Last booked: 5 days ago
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
US $648
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip-Halibut/Tanner Crab
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Nov 10 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Halibut
Crab
Salmon (Chinook)
US $648
Shared tour: 2 people
8hr trip Halibut
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 2 - Aug 31 (Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Cod
Halibut
US $756
Shared tour: 2 people
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5.0
11 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Jeffrey Kakaley
Jeffrey Kakaley
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Really Great Fishing Trip!
8hr trip Halibut on August 8, 20262 adults

My wife and I wanted to go out on a charter to try to catch some halibut and maybe see some whales. We ended up catching our limit of halibut, plus a ling cod, and also saw one whale quickly surface! Captain Kurtis was a great host too! He went above and beyond to get us on fish and we had tons of action. He was really trying to get us a "barn door" for our overs and I felt like he was willing to stay out longer than the 8 hour trip to get them. Luckily we caught 2 nice ones right before the 8 hour mark so he didn't have to do that. Great trip, highly recomend it, and would definitely do it again! Thanks Kurtis!!!

Reported catch:
Cod
Halibut
Melanie Leaverton
Melanie Leaverton
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
8hr trip Halibut on August 23, 20264 adults

Captain Kurtis took us out to his secret spot where he dropped anchor, set up a pole, and in less than 5 minutes, we had a halibut keeper. All 4 of us caught our limit before noon, with the biggest one being 53 inches. The sun was out, the mountains were magnificent, and it was the perfect day!

Craig Penley
Craig Penley
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain Kurtis is Awesome!!!!
8hr trip-Halibut/Tanner Crab on November 9, 20252 adults

We had an incredible time fishing with Captain Kurtis! We booked a fall charter targeting crab and halibut, and he delivered exactly what we were after. Kurtis kept us updated on the weather and fishing conditions leading up to the trip, and once we were on the water, his knowledge and professionalism made the whole experience top-notch. I highly recommend booking with Captain Kurtis — we’ll absolutely be back!

Brent Vandewege
Brent Vandewege
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
halibut and cod
8hr trip Halibut on July 16, 20264 adults

Captain Kurtis took good care of us on our halibut and cod trip ou of Homer. He got up on fish and how to get hooked up on them with the circle hooks great time for a personalized trip with my boys

Kurtis Jermain
Response from Captain

Great time guys! thanks again

Bob Picton
Bob Picton
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
excellent guide
8hr trip Halibut on July 5, 20262 adults

the weather was a bit iffy but we had a great time and caught fish. the captain knew how to get first timers set up and going and was patient ans helpful. i dont think it could have been better exacatlt what we hoped for.

Reported catch:
Halibut

FAQs about Secret Waters – Homer Alaska

Secret Waters – Homer Alaska offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $297 per person - 8 Hr Trip – King Salmon/Tanner Crab (8 hours)
  • US $324 per person - 8 Hr Trip - Halibut (8 hours)
  • US $324 per person - 8hr trip Halibut (8 hours)
  • US $324 per person - 8hr trip-Halibut/Tanner Crab (8 hours)
  • US $378 per person - 8hr trip Halibut (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Secret Waters – Homer Alaska, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Secret Waters – Homer Alaska include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
Secret Waters – Homer Alaska offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
Secret Waters – Homer Alaska offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Secret Waters – Homer Alaska include:
  • Cod
  • Crab
  • Rockfish
  • Salmon (Chinook)

Your captain

Kurtis Jermain
Kurtis Jermain

Homer, Alaska, United States

13 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
51 Customer reviews
Typical response within 4 hours
Member since December 2021

Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.

Kurtis Jermain
Kurtis Jermain
Fully verified
13
reports
51
reviews
2021
member since
~4h
response
Captain Kurtis was born and raised in beautiful Southern Oregon and grew up fishing the Rogue and Umpqua rivers. Kurtis started his guiding career in Oregon at the age of 18 and has over 27 years experience as a full time guide. He has been guiding in Alaska from 2014 on and has recently relocated to the world-famous Kenai Peninsula to live year round in the last frontier with his wonderful wife and 2 children.

The fish you can target

Cod
Cod
Crab
Crab
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Cod
Cod
Crab
Crab
Rockfish
Rockfish
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • A BEAUTIFUL DAY!
    Melanie L.
    Melanie L.
  • halibut and cod
    Brent V.
    Brent V.
  • excellent guide
    Bob P.
    Bob P.
  • Great fishing trip!
    Mark C.
    Mark C.
  • Captain Kurtis is Awesome!!!!
    Craig P.
    Craig P.
  • A great day on the water
    Gregory W.
    Gregory W.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2005
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Hewescraft
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

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

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

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Homer right now

RockfishRockfish
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)

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