Central Charters – FV Crusader
Central Charters – FV Crusader
Welcome to Central Charters in Homer Alaska, we are family owned since 1982. We offer 1/2 day, 3/4 day & Full day fishing, Wildlife Tours, Beach Front Lodging and Bear viewing!
The Crusader is Central Charters' newest vessel. Custom built by Raider Boats in Washington, it is 32' long 9.5' wide with twin Yamaha 300 outboards. Inside the comfortable heated cabin is ample seating for 6 passengers with large windows for easy viewing of the great scenery. There is a private restroom on board that is accessed from the back deck. The Crusader is outfitted with a large berth for sleeping, top of the line fishing gear, state of the art electronics and navigation equipment for finding those secret spots where all the fish hide. Your trip on the Crusader will be one you'll never forget!
No experience necessary! Our Captain will help you with every aspect of catching fish and having a blast at the same time! Since there is a maximum of 6 clients there is lots of one on one time between yourself and the captain.
The minimum age allowed for the safety of everyone on board is 8 years old. If you have a family with members younger than 8 please call us to talk about booking a private charter for just your group. By booking a private boat the age limit is more flexible.
All the fishing gear, bait & filleting is provided. All you need to bring is your fishing license, food & drink, and rain gear if you have it.
Homer Fish Processing can vacuum seal and freeze your fish after we have filleted it. They can also package it to take back on the plane with you or they can ship it to you after you have arrived home.
To purchase your fishing license visit the ADFG website. After purchasing your license you can print a hard copy or keep a PDF document on your phone. Alaska residents under 18 and non-residents under 16 do not need a fishing license.
Tuesday & Wednesday fishing trips have special regulations, please contact us to inquire further.
We look forward to taking you fishing!
Welcome to Central Charters in Homer Alaska, we are family owned since 1982. We offer 1/2 day, 3/4 day & Full day fishing, Wildlife Tours, Beach Front Lodging and Bear viewing!
The Crusader is Central Charters' newest vessel. Custom built by Raider Boats in Washington, it is 32' long 9.5' wide with twin Yamaha 300 outboards. Inside the comfortable heated cabin is ample seating for 6 passengers with large windows for easy viewing of the great scenery. There is a private restroom on board that is accessed from the back deck. The Crusader is outfitted with a large berth for sleeping, top of the line fishing gear, state of the art electronics and navigation equipment for finding those secret spots where all the fish hide. Your trip on the Crusader will be one you'll never forget!
No experience necessary! Our Captain will help you with every aspect of catching fish and having a blast at the same time! Since there is a maximum of 6 clients there is lots of one on one time between yourself and the captain.
The minimum age allowed for the safety of everyone on board is 8 years old. If you have a family with members younger than 8 please call us to talk about booking a private charter for just your group. By booking a private boat the age limit is more flexible.
All the fishing gear, bait & filleting is provided. All you need to bring is your fishing license, food & drink, and rain gear if you have it.
Homer Fish Processing can vacuum seal and freeze your fish after we have filleted it. They can also package it to take back on the plane with you or they can ship it to you after you have arrived home.
To purchase your fishing license visit the ADFG website. After purchasing your license you can print a hard copy or keep a PDF document on your phone. Alaska residents under 18 and non-residents under 16 do not need a fishing license.
Tuesday & Wednesday fishing trips have special regulations, please contact us to inquire further.
We look forward to taking you fishing!
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Colby was the best. I lost count as to how many Halibut we caught. There were 6 of us and we could only keep 1 per person and Colby wouldn't rest until we all had nice approx 20 pounders. I was so tired of reeling in fish I had to quit. From first 10 minutes I don't believe we had a lull of more than 5 minutes and at times we had 3 fish on at the same time. For a period of a couple of hours we had fish on with virtually no break. Colby was the consummate guide. No wasted motion and hooks were rebaited within seconds and back in the water. We were all exhausted and happy at the end of the day.
Sounds like an amazing trip Susan, thank you for sharing!
I had a great experience in mh first trip to Homer. Captain was great and I was amazed how methodical, tidy, and efficient he was in all his moves to keep everyone on fish. Quick to deal with tangles, splice lines, and bait hooks!! He even had to deal with one passenger that was annoying/disrespectful (and he dealt with this in a professional way!!). Would use this charter company anytime again.
looks like a great day of fishing, Ivan! Thank you for sharing and we hope to see you again 
The day was unpredictable with the swell reports. We met captain Colby at the office. He said it was going to be an in and out trip with the conditions presented. We took an an hour boat ride to the Halibut grounds. Had our limits within an Hour. My wife and I felt very safe with captain Colby. He is very knowledgeable and a wonderful person. Definitely recommend captain Colby!
Thanks Wally! We're thrilled you enjoyed your trip despite the weather!
We had a super time again out of Homer fishing for halibut with Central Charters with Colby. We had good seas and a quick bit. Everyone got their limit and 7+ cod as by-catch. Glorious time and no stop action!
Thanks Kari! We're thrilled you had such a great time on our vessels!
I was almost ready to stop going on guided fishing trips cause I never caught fish. i was pleasantly suprised when I caught my limit of halibut half way into this trip! captain was great
Thanks David! Glad we could help restore your faith!
FAQs about Central Charters – FV Crusader
- US $387 per person - 3/4 Day Trip – Halibut Fishing (7 hours)
- US $462 per person - Full Day Trip – Halibut Fishing (10 hours)
- US $520 per person - Full Day – Halibut & Rockfish Combo (10 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Multimedia system
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Jigging
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Black Rockfish
- Halibut
- Rockfish
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Central Charters was established in 1982 and has been family owned ever since! We specialize in charter fishing, as well as beachfront lodging, wildlife tours, and bear viewing. We take pride in ensuring our clients have the best trip possible and we love what we do.
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Central Charters was established in 1982 and has been family owned ever since! We specialize in charter fishing, as well as beachfront lodging, wildlife tours, and bear viewing. We take pride in ensuring our clients have the best trip possible and we love what we do.
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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.
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