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Alaska Lingcod Fishing

Alaska Lingcod Fishing Charters

Alaska lingcod charters — aggressive deep-water predators found across Homer, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Kodiak.

Top ports:HomerSewardKenaiKetchikanSitkaJuneauKodiakValdezNinilchikWhittierPetersburgWrangellPelicanElfin CoveCraigThorne BaySeldovia

71 charters offering lingcod trips in Alaska

Alaska Ocean Pros Alaska charter
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12 guests10 hrsCasino, Joker

$325–$425/person shared halibut (8 hrs)

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Alaska Saltwater Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsM/V Kachemack King

$300–$375/person shared halibut & salmon combo (8 hrs)

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Alaskan Adventure Guides & Outfitters Alaska charter
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6 guestsSea Hunter

$450/person or $2,700 private (Captain's Choice)

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Halibut
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6 guestsM/V Early Riser, M/V Bait Ball

From $300/seat

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Blount Adventure Cruises Alaska charter
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6 guestsObsession

$400–$440/person (spring/fall)

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Bob's Trophy Charters Alaska charter
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17 guestsF/V Nauti-Lady (48'), F/V Sea Predator (31'), F/V Big Swede (34'), F/V Daze Off (28')

$275–$375/person shared halibut or salmon (6–10 hrs)

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Captain B's Alaskan C's Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsM/V Ashtikan

$425/person for Halibut or King Salmon

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Captain Greg's Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsTomahawk II

$1,440 whole boat (1–3 anglers)

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Catch A Lot Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8-10 hrsNorth River 33'

$300–$375/person shared halibut or combo (8–10 hrs)

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Central Charters & Tours Alaska charter
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6 guests6 hrsFV Bella Vita, FV Crusader, FV Stella

From $306/person (half-day)

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D&G Charters Alaska charter

D&G Charters

homer, AK

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6 guests3/4 day, 4-6 hrsM/V Sweet T, M/V Snowgoose II

$400–$575 per angler depending on trip

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Fish The 49th Alaska charter

Fish The 49th

homer, AK

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6 guestsSea-Gar

From $750 per charter

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Good Time Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests6 hrsF/V Nona's Ark

$275/person (6 hr) · $375/person (8.5 hr Mellow Halibut) · $450/person (11 hr combos) · $475/person (11 hr Long Range/Rockfish-Halibut) · $550/person (12 hr Multi-Species/Bears)

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Heaven's Gate Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8–9 hrsDream Catcher II

$375/person Halibut Combo

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Homer Fishing Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsBlack Pearl, Blue Fox

$300–$375/person shared halibut (8 hrs)

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Homer Halibut Charters (Captain Steve's Fishing Lodge) Alaska charter
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12 guests3/4 day, 5–6 hrsThe Bad Influence

$399/person (3/4 day halibut)

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Homer Halibut Hunters Alaska charter
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6 guestsOrion, Scorpio, Europa

$300–$350/person (3/4-day halibut)

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Homer Ocean Charters Alaska charter
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20 guests4-6 hrsBountiful, Galene

$375–$500/person shared halibut

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Kachemak Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8–10 hrsStella

$325–$400/person shared halibut & combo (full day)

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Maverick Charters Alaska charter
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25 guestsThe Julia Lynn, The Ultimate, The Outrageous, The Pacific Sun

$325–$500 per person depending on trip length and type. 56' Ultimate: 3/4 day $325/adult, full day $375/adult, private $5,250. 6-passenger boats: single species $400/person ($2,400 private), combo $450/person ($2,700 private), multi-species $500/person ($3,000 private). Plus 7.85% sales tax.

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Ninilchik Charters Alaska charter

Ninilchik Charters

ninilchik, AK

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16 guestsThe Sundy

Early season halibut $300/person

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North Country Charters Alaska charter
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8 guests8-10 hrsIrish Mist

$300–$375/person shared halibut (8–10 hrs)

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O'Fish'ial Charters Alaska charter
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30 guests5-6 hrs33' Artemis, 34' Amphitrite, 35' Asteria, 50' Aphrodite

$275/person (3/4 day & Pacific cod), $375/person (full day halibut or salmon), $450/person (long range salmon/rockfish or long range halibut June–Aug), $475/person (halibut & salmon combo), $500/person (trophy halibut/rockfish)

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Ocean Hunter Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsOcean Hunter

Peak season (Jun 1–Aug 31): $350/person halibut, $400/person halibut/salmon combo. Off-season (Sep 1–May 31): $325/person halibut, $375/person halibut/salmon combo. Winter Kings: $320/person (2-person min) or $299/person (3+). Rockfish or salmon add-on: $50/person. +7.85% tax. Halibut stamps required: $20/person.

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Slack Tide Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Patriot

$325–$400/person shared halibut or combo (full day)

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Sweet Action Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests26' Aluminum Almar

From $300/person (3/4-day halibut May 15-31) to $600/person (multispecies)

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Wild Coast Alaska Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrs, sharedBerserker

$800–$900 per person (shared)

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Crackerjack Sportfishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests8 hrsCrackerjack Voyager

$280–$300 per person (shared)

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Seward Ocean Excursions Alaska charter
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6 guestsWinter Lynx

$290 per person (shared)

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Sitka Sound Ocean Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsPeregrine

$280–$320 per person

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Reel Alaska Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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6 guests

$235–$310 per person

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Anadyr Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Ketch

$280–$330 per person

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Breakaway Adventures Alaska charter

Breakaway Adventures

petersburg, AK

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6 guestsGlacier Chaser

$270–$320 per person

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Salmon
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6 guests

$275–$375/person shared halibut & salmon (6–8 hrs)

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Salmon
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4 guests

$325–$450/person shared halibut & salmon (8 hrs)

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Lisianski Inlet Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Pacific

$345–$395 per person

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Halibut
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6 guests

$4,500–$6,000 per person for 5-night all-inclusive packages

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Salmon
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6 guests6 hrs

$250–$350/person shared · $2,000–$2,800/day private

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Halibut
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6 guests4 hrs

$195–$295/person shared · $1,600–$2,200/day private

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Sitka Guide Service Alaska charter
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4 guests8 hrs

$275–$375/person shared

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Salmon
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6 guests8 hrs

$250–$340/person shared · $1,900–$2,500/day private

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Wild Alaska Elfin Cove Alaska charter
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4 guests8 hrs

$400–$550/person · Multi-day lodge packages available

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Big Dan's Fishing Charters Alaska charter
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12 guests5–7 hrsDouble Down / Game Changer

$325–$450/person shared halibut

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Alaska Northern Outfitters Alaska charter
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18 guestsM/V Sea Quest

$365–$445/person shared · $5,850–$7,560/day private exclusive

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Kodiak Island Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsMultiple vessels

$475/person shared · $2,850 private (up to 6 people)

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Fish N' Chips Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsFish Hawk

$300–$380/person shared

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Kodiak Pursuits Adventure Alaska charter
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4 guestsF/V Miss Ella

$300–$375/person shared

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Alaska Premier Sportfishing Alaska charter
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Venturess

$300–$400/person shared

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Silverthorn Charters Alaska charter

Silverthorn Charters

thorne bay, AK

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4 guestsFish Bucket

$275–$375/person shared halibut & salmon (8 hrs)

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Breakaway Adventures Alaska charter
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15 guestsGlacier Chaser

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Alaska Charters & Adventures Alaska charter
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15 guests

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All In Charters Alaska charter

All In Charters

wrangell, AK

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Alaska Fish On Charters Alaska charter
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10 guests

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Saltwater Excursions Alaska charter
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6 guestsSaltwater Therapy

$499–$525 per person (plus fuel surcharge & tax)

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Whittier Marine Charters Alaska charter
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6 guestsSwee' Pea

$250–$350/person shared halibut or salmon (6–8 hrs)

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Crazy Ray's Adventures Alaska charter
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6 guestsSound Crazy

$275–$350/person shared halibut (6–8 hrs)

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Kodiak Combos Alaska charter

Kodiak Combos

kodiak, AK

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Fishy Fishy

Day charters and combo packages

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Hofstad Fishing Co. Alaska charter
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6 guestsHofStorm

Day charters

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Valdez Saltwater Adventures Alaska charter
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Sentinel

Day and overnight trips

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Seldovia Fishing Adventures and B&B Alaska charter
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6 guestsThe Labrador

$425 per person

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Best Ports for Alaska Lingcod Fishing

Homer

28 charters

Seward

4 charters

Kenai

1 charter

Ketchikan

2 charters

Sitka

2 charters

Juneau

1 charter

Kodiak

9 charters

Valdez

5 charters

Ninilchik

1 charter

Whittier

3 charters

Petersburg

2 charters

Wrangell

5 charters

Pelican

2 charters

Elfin Cove

3 charters

Craig

1 charter

Thorne Bay

1 charter

Seldovia

1 charter

About Lingcod Fishing in Alaska

Lingcod are Alaska's most underestimated game fish. These prehistoric-looking predators have massive mouths and fight hard all the way to the surface. A 30–40 lb lingcod is a completely different experience from halibut. They're also considered some of the best table fare in Alaska — firm, white, mild meat that chefs prize.

What you need to know

  • Lingcod are aggressive and will grab a rockfish off your line on the way up — it happens more than you'd think.
  • They open July 1 in Cook Inlet — Homer combo trips from July onward can include halibut, salmon, rockfish, and lingcod.
  • 40+ lb lingcod are trophy class — Homer captains have held IGFA line-class world records for lingcod; Captain Keith at Ocean Hunter Charters is known for big lingcod from Cook Inlet.

Quick facts

Season
July 1 – December 31 (Cook Inlet/Homer); varies by area
Typical size
10–40 lbs (40+ lbs trophy class)
Depth
100–600 ft on rocky reef structure
Bag limit
1/day in most areas — minimum 35 inches
Best towns
Homer, Sitka, Kodiak, Ketchikan