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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.

105 charters offering lingcod trips in Alaska

Bob's Trophy Charters Alaska charter
4.3(284)
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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

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

$325–$500/person

Best Ports for Alaska Lingcod Fishing

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 — Cook Inlet and Kachemak Bay out of Homer produce some of Alaska's biggest lingcod.

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