Captain
Stephen Trachtenberg

Member since March 2026 Homer, United States
Background
Capt. Steve's love of fishing began over 35 years ago in Florida while attending the University of Florida. During his time in the Sunshine State, he was a certified big game observer for the IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) and traveled the world in search of billfish. He has also extensively fished the waters of the Gulf of America, the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Later on while owning and operating a large manufacturing company, Steve continued his love of large game sportfishing in the US and Los Cabos, Mexico. Simultaneously, he discovered a love of flyfishing. He has traveled the US gaining experience in Freshwater as well as traveling Central America and Mexico in search of the elusive Saltwater Grand Slam (bonefish, permit, and tarpon). If you can fish for it, Capt. Steve likely has done it!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing for Halibut, Rockfish and Lingcod. Mooching for Salmon.

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Trachtenberg

Homer, United States
Background
Capt. Steve's love of fishing began over 35 years ago in Florida while attending the University of Florida. During his time in the Sunshine State, he was a certified big game observer for the IGFA (International Game Fishing Association) and traveled the world in search of billfish. He has also extensively fished the waters of the Gulf of America, the Caribbean Sea, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Later on while owning and operating a large manufacturing company, Steve continued his love of large game sportfishing in the US and Los Cabos, Mexico. Simultaneously, he discovered a love of flyfishing. He has traveled the US gaining experience in Freshwater as well as traveling Central America and Mexico in search of the elusive Saltwater Grand Slam (bonefish, permit, and tarpon). If you can fish for it, Capt. Steve likely has done it!
Techniques
Bottom Fishing for Halibut, Rockfish and Lingcod. Mooching for Salmon.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(6 reviews)
Homer
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $375

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Fish 49 Captain Steve loaded the boat
Full day with Fish 49 Captain Steve loaded the boat
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Leah A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Wonderful Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Private Halibut/Rock/Salmo on May 31, 2026
Captain Steve and deckhand Ben were fantastic! Captain Steve is extremely knowledgeable and offers an overall wonderful experience!...
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Gina P.
Homer, Alaska
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full day

NEW  Full Day Private Halibut/Rock/Salm on May 23, 2026
We had an amazing experience on this charter! The captain was knowledgeable and friendly, he put us right on the fish, and...
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Sean D.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing AK fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Private Halibut/Rock/Salmo on May 24, 2026
We had the best time fishing with Capt. Stephan and crew. Great communication, equipment and beautiful 2025 Raider boat. Limited...
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Lyles W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Fish 49 Captain Steve loaded the boat

NEW  Full Day Halibut Option/Rockfsh/Sal on June 3, 2026
Steve had no problems limiting the boat out. He was very courteous and kind when I got sea sick.ย  He took extra time to show...
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Andrew V.
Anchorage, Alaska
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Halibut with Captain Steve

NEW  Full Day Private Halibut/Rock/Salm on May 27, 2026
My wife and I had an amazing time with Captain Mike and his crew. They knew exactly where the fish were and made sure we were...
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