Daily Halibut, Lingcod & Rockfish Fishing Charter
Our day trips for halibut are an angler’s dream and on many angler’s bucket list when visiting Alaska. Valdez halibut fishing does not only have the possibility of hooking into world-class halibut, but also huge trophy ling cod and rock fish.
Valdez is known for large halibut! Derby winners tip the scales at almost 300 lbs each year! Not everyone will catch the derby winner though, the average fish comes in around 25 pounds, but a large portion are 50 pounds and over. Also, it is not uncommon to come home with multiple fish tipping the scales at 100 pounds. Our day trips are a full day adventure, leaving at 6:00 am and returning at 6:00 pm.
Valdez halibut fishing is unique because of the tours that go along with the trip. Most fishing takes place 70-100 miles from Valdez, on the way you can expect to see whales, porpoise, sea lions, seals, bears, eagles, and many other species of birds. To top off an amazing trip it all takes place in the natural beauty of Prince William Sound, with hanging glaciers on the mountain sides and seemingly endless waterfalls
Our Fishing Style
We are not a set the anchor and sit for 8 hours kind of charter, our goal is to catch fish. Our day is scheduled by what the tide is doing that day and where the fish were hitting the days before. During a good moving tide we may sit on anchor for 4 hours in what many consider the traditional way to fish halibut, create a scent trail and let the fish come to you. Not a bad way to fish, but not always the best way to fish. When some charters are “waiting” for the tide to change we are off drift fishing structure and catching fish all day. This not only produces big halibut but also ling cod and rock fish.
Our goal is not to catch everyone’s halibut and head home early. Our goal is to catch big fish and multiple species. We don’t leave the fishing hole after just catching halibut, we always also have the goal to catch ling cod (after July 1), yellow eye and black bass.
2024 Summer Bottom Fish Charter Prices
May 1 – June 30: $400 – halibut & rockfish trip
July 1 – Sept. 4: $450- halibut, lingcod & rockfish trip
AGE MINIMUM: We have an age minimum of 10 years old on our charters, UNLESS you are purchasing all 6 seats on the boat for your group. If you purchase the whole boat then we do not have any age restrictions.
All three of our boats; Chugach Girl, Lena Claire, Nunatak and fish 6 people daily.
**Please Note**
We cannot guarantee which captain you will have. We make our best effort, HOWEVER, life happens and sometimes a captain isn’t available on any given day. If you would like to request a captain, please call and let us know so we can note your booking.
** Due to Federal Regulations, no Charters can fish Halibut on Wednesdays & 9 Tuesdays between June 2-August 15 for the 2023 season.
Please be at the boat at 5:45 a.m. We depart the slip at 6:00 a.m. We will be back around 6pm.
You will need to have your fishing license (can be purchased online) before getting on the boat.
Call or Book online for your trip!!!
“Chugach Girl”
“Lena Claire”
“Nunatak”
What do you need to bring on a day trip?
– Fishing License (can be purchased online)
– Warm Clothing, Rain Gear, Water-Proof Boots recommended but not required (like Xtratufs)
– Drinks, Snacks and Lunch
– Prescription Medicines/Sea Sick Medication
– Alcoholic Drinks if desired (no glass for safety purposes)
– Cash, to purchase a derby ticket on board the boat ($10 and optional)
– Cash, to pay the fish filleters when you return (usually a few dollars per fish depending on the size and species)
– Cash, if you would like to tip your captain
Fishing Cleaning & Processing
We will schedule a Professional Fish Cutter to meet us at the dock after your day of fishing, they charge $1-$5 per fish depending on size/species. It is worth every penny! After your fish is cut you can use a cart to bring it just down the street to Fish Central for Vacuum Sealing and Flash Freezing to get the most out of your great catch. They even ship FedEx if you need it mailed home.
Cancellation Policy
Customers will receive a full refund if notice of cancellation is more than 14 days before the scheduled trip. If less than 14 days you forfeit a $100 deposit fee per person and any associated online booking fee, and if less than 5 days you will be charged full price. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basis. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation.
Weather Days or Mechanical Issues: We refund 100% of your charter if we must cancel due to weather or mechanical issues.
Team Pautzke Fishing Ling Cod and Rockfish with Valdez Outfitters –
