Halibut Fishing Reports (April 2025)

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Fishing report from Leaf P. in Freeport, Texas

03/05/2025 Halibut

Fishing report from Harry M. in Los Angeles, California Book a trip with Captain Harry here.

01/07/2025 Halibut

We're getting a halibut or good halibut bites every trip we fish for them ! Good white fishing to add on to the count

Fishing report from Will A. in Johns Island, South Carolina

11/25/2024 Halibut

11/25/2024 Halibut

11/25/2024 Halibut

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

11/17/2024 Halibut

Some good rockfishing offshore. A few good days on bigger Halibut and lots of Bass inshore.

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

09/29/2024 Halibut

It's getting hot finally

Fishing report from Derrick N. in Montauk, New York

09/22/2024 Halibut

Tony had a great half day morning with a bunch of Fluke up to 6lbs.

Fishing report from Mike A. in Galveston, Texas

09/18/2024 Halibut

Fishing report from Harry M. in Los Angeles, California Book a trip with Captain Harry here.

09/11/2024 Bonito, Calico Bass, Halibut, Yellowtail Amberjack

09/11/2024 Halibut

Great bass fishing , big halibut hit the deck and a nice yellowtail at the island ! The island is biting !
Great bass fishing , big halibut hit the deck and a nice yellowtail at the island ! The island is biting !

Fishing report from Chad H. in Highlands, New Jersey

07/31/2024 Halibut

07/31/2024 Halibut

07/31/2024 Halibut

07/31/2024 Halibut

07/31/2024 Halibut

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

01/24/2024 Halibut

01/24/2024 Halibut

01/24/2024 Halibut

01/24/2024 Halibut

01/24/2024 Halibut

The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot
The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot
The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot
The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot
The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

12/13/2023 Halibut

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

06/08/2023 Halibut

06/08/2023 Halibut

06/08/2023 Halibut

06/08/2023 Halibut

06/08/2023 Halibut

The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.
The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.
The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.
The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.
The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.

Fishing report from Russell R. in Port Isabel, Texas Book a trip with Captain Russell here.

06/07/2023 Halibut, Redfish, Speckled Trout

06/07/2023 Halibut, Redfish, Speckled Trout

Fishing report from Craig I. in Garibaldi, Oregon Book a trip with Captain Craig here.

05/31/2023 Halibut

Bottom fishing is awesome now! Big kings and halibut salmon starts June 17th.

Fishing report from Ty T. in Bodega Bay, California Book a trip with Captain Ty here.

05/13/2023 Halibut, Hybrid Striped Bass

Fishing report from Jt L. in Oxnard, California Book a trip with Captain JT here.

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut, Rockfish

05/11/2023 Halibut

05/11/2023 Halibut, Rockfish

Since the Halibut is trending here, we went on an exploratory trip and it paid off! Congrats to my neighbor Clint, with his PB 36lb and long time friend and X co-worker Zack’s very first 14lb’r Haliz! We farmed a few and let them take our hardy baits. All fun first in the morning. One last good ‘ol friend Kai took home a bunch of reds, rockfish, sandbass, calico, and few others. One for the books for sure! Salt Life gear keep us warm and dry throughout the carnage. Interesting repair work on the water to save the day and bait did not roll one. Sheared bait pump impeller, eel grass wrapped it up and popped it off. Back at it again with another Crew trip tomorrow. Let’s see we can rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Since the Halibut is trending here, we went on an exploratory trip and it paid off! Congrats to my neighbor Clint, with his PB 36lb and long time friend and X co-worker Zack’s very first 14lb’r Haliz! We farmed a few and let them take our hardy baits. All fun first in the morning. One last good ‘ol friend Kai took home a bunch of reds, rockfish, sandbass, calico, and few others. One for the books for sure! Salt Life gear keep us warm and dry throughout the carnage. Interesting repair work on the water to save the day and bait did not roll one. Sheared bait pump impeller, eel grass wrapped it up and popped it off. Back at it again with another Crew trip tomorrow. Let’s see we can rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Since the Halibut is trending here, we went on an exploratory trip and it paid off! Congrats to my neighbor Clint, with his PB 36lb and long time friend and X co-worker Zack’s very first 14lb’r Haliz! We farmed a few and let them take our hardy baits. All fun first in the morning. One last good ‘ol friend Kai took home a bunch of reds, rockfish, sandbass, calico, and few others. One for the books for sure! Salt Life gear keep us warm and dry throughout the carnage. Interesting repair work on the water to save the day and bait did not roll one. Sheared bait pump impeller, eel grass wrapped it up and popped it off. Back at it again with another Crew trip tomorrow. Let’s see we can rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Since the Halibut is trending here, we went on an exploratory trip and it paid off! Congrats to my neighbor Clint, with his PB 36lb and long time friend and X co-worker Zack’s very first 14lb’r Haliz! We farmed a few and let them take our hardy baits. All fun first in the morning. One last good ‘ol friend Kai took home a bunch of reds, rockfish, sandbass, calico, and few others. One for the books for sure! Salt Life gear keep us warm and dry throughout the carnage. Interesting repair work on the water to save the day and bait did not roll one. Sheared bait pump impeller, eel grass wrapped it up and popped it off. Back at it again with another Crew trip tomorrow. Let’s see we can rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Since the Halibut is trending here, we went on an exploratory trip and it paid off! Congrats to my neighbor Clint, with his PB 36lb and long time friend and X co-worker Zack’s very first 14lb’r Haliz! We farmed a few and let them take our hardy baits. All fun first in the morning. One last good ‘ol friend Kai took home a bunch of reds, rockfish, sandbass, calico, and few others. One for the books for sure! Salt Life gear keep us warm and dry throughout the carnage. Interesting repair work on the water to save the day and bait did not roll one. Sheared bait pump impeller, eel grass wrapped it up and popped it off. Back at it again with another Crew trip tomorrow. Let’s see we can rinse and repeat tomorrow.
Another day, another fishing trip filled with epic catches and waterlogged memories. Miguel hooked a massive halibut that weighed in at a whopping 27 pounds, but unfortunately, it didn't break any records. It probably felt like the second-place finisher at the Olympics, basking in the glory of its silver medal but secretly wishing for gold. But that's not even the best part! One of our crew members, Miguel again (he's on fire!), caught a Starry rockfish that was a contender for a record weight. It was so close, it could probably smell the record's breath. But alas, it fell short by a mere 0.5 pounds. The record was 2.8lbs. So close yet so far!
Another day, another fishing trip filled with epic catches and waterlogged memories. Miguel hooked a massive halibut that weighed in at a whopping 27 pounds, but unfortunately, it didn't break any records. It probably felt like the second-place finisher at the Olympics, basking in the glory of its silver medal but secretly wishing for gold. But that's not even the best part! One of our crew members, Miguel again (he's on fire!), caught a Starry rockfish that was a contender for a record weight. It was so close, it could probably smell the record's breath. But alas, it fell short by a mere 0.5 pounds. The record was 2.8lbs. So close yet so far!
Another day, another fishing trip filled with epic catches and waterlogged memories. Miguel hooked a massive halibut that weighed in at a whopping 27 pounds, but unfortunately, it didn't break any records. It probably felt like the second-place finisher at the Olympics, basking in the glory of its silver medal but secretly wishing for gold. But that's not even the best part! One of our crew members, Miguel again (he's on fire!), caught a Starry rockfish that was a contender for a record weight. It was so close, it could probably smell the record's breath. But alas, it fell short by a mere 0.5 pounds. The record was 2.8lbs. So close yet so far!

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/15/2023 Halibut

04/14/2023 Halibut

04/13/2023 Halibut

Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.
Halibut Spawn is going good and some quality Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits

Fishing report from Ty T. in Bodega Bay, California Book a trip with Captain Ty here.

04/12/2023 Halibut

Fishing report from Nick B. in Larsen Bay, Alaska Book a trip with Captain Nick here.

02/01/2023 Halibut

Fishing report from Richard P. in Morro Bay, California

01/01/2023 Halibut

2022 was another stellar year shared with lifetime friends, clients, and the local fishing community. Here are our Top 3 Catches of the past year from left to right 👉🏼 1. 143lb Bluefin Tuna (43 on the year for the boat) 2. 47lb California Halibut (over 200 on the year for the boat) 3. 26lb King Salmon We are blessed to continue fishing and learning about the ecosystem on the Central Coast and look forward to sharing new experiences with you all in 2023.

Fishing report from Jt L. in Oxnard, California Book a trip with Captain JT here.

10/25/2022 Halibut

10/25/2022 Halibut

Morning bite is strong but book the full or extended day to take advantage of all day. Monsters in October.
Morning bite is strong but book the full or extended day to take advantage of all day. Monsters in October.

Fishing report from Reubin P. in Soldotna, Alaska

07/21/2022 Halibut

Fishing report from Mike F. in Port O'Connor, Texas

10/27/2021 Halibut