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Icy Strait Halibut Fishing Tour

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Excursion Overview

Home to Southeast Alaska’s iconic halibut fishing opportunities

A revered pastime in Southeast Alaska...set out on your 34' vessel, The Kraken for a halibut fishing venture. Hoonah is the place to be for trying to catch these "barn door" size fish. The largest halibut on record was caught inside the Icy Strait waters.

All fishing gear, bait, and tackle will be provided for this excursion. On those particularly soggy Alaskan days, warm up in the comfortable cabin. Before your trip, participants will need to purchase a State of Alaska fishing license which you will need to print and have with you while fishing the Icy Strait waters.

The charter runs between 3.5 - 4 hours to optimize your time fishing. Enjoy learning from an experienced Captain who has a lifetime of anecdotes and knowledge to share. Hoonah is just a stones throw from Icy Strait where your fishing adventure awaits.

Send your catch of the day back home!

If you choose to have your catch shipped home, your catch can be delivered to the local processor who will fillet, vacuum seal, and freeze your catch, then ship via Fed Ex upon your arrival home. This is at an additional expense and the cost depends on the weight of the fish.

Emergency Order for 2025 Halibut Fishing

Each boat can only retain Pacific halibut on one trip per day and none on Tuesdays. Halibut caught on Tuesdays and second-trip fish must be released from 13 May - 9 September in 2025. For more information please click here.

Things You Need to Know

Inclusions:

  • All fishing gear, bait, and tackle
  • Water and granola bars

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 participants required to book
  • A one-day fishing license is required for everyone 16 years and older ($15) - please visit Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game to purchase and print your fishing license
  • Guests must be able to navigate three steps onto the deck

Duration: 3.5-4 hours (Roundtrip from Icy Strait Excursions Hub for first charters of the day. Second and Third Charters shuttle to Hoonah for tour departure. )

  • 3.5 - 4 hours of halibut fishing aboard The Kraken

Meeting Instructions:

  • If you are on the first charter of the day, your guide will pick you up at the Icy Strait Excursions Hub and you will need to take the return shuttle from Hoonah back to Icy Strait at the completion of the excursion. If you are on the second and third charter of the day, you will need to take the shuttle to Hoonah and meet your guide at the Hoonah Harbor, then at the end of the charter, you will be returned back to Icy Strait. Fully detailed instructions are included on your finalized ticket vouchers.

ADA Accessibility of Tour:

  • This tour is not wheelchair or limited mobility accessible.

Refund Policy:

  • You may cancel for any reason up to seven (7) days prior to the date of the tour for a full refund.
  • Please see our Refund Policy Page for complete details.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you choose to have your catch shipped home, the local tour operator will deliver it to the local processor who will fillet, vacuum seal, and freeze your catch. Your catch will be shipped via FedEx upon your arrival home. This is an additional expense and the cost is dependent on the weight of the fish.

All fishing gear and bait are provided.

Bottled water and granola bars are provided. Non-alcoholic beverages in closeable containers and snacks are allowed on tour.​

Layered clothing and water-resistant jackets are recommended

Please visit Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game to purchase and print your Non-resident 1 Day Sport Fishing License for $15.

There is a maximum capacity of 6 guests.

 

Guest Reviews

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Shanna R

On Jul 2025

We had a great time on this excursion! Our captain knew right where the halibut were and we caught so many that my arm was sore! I tried to tell our friends to use him, but their cruise didn't stop in this port. Instead they went with someone else and caught no halibut. Don't think twice about doing this. We had an awesome time!

Lee M

On Jul 2025

I would highly recommend this fishing trip to anyone going to Alaska. The captain put us on fish almost immediately and we caught probably two dozen or more. We also got to see sea lion sea otters you got to go with him to check his crab pots all of which was extremely interesting and he is very informative and was fantastic with my grandchildren. If you are thinking of doing a halibut fishing tour, this is the one to take and if we go back to Alaska, we will definitely do it again.

Patricia H

On Jun 2025

Captain Lucas was amazing! We caught so many fish, and it was so fun! A great experience and highly recommend! There only 4 of us on his boat, and he was in top of everything!

Gregory M

On Jun 2025

Awesome trip would do it again

Natalie & Chris F

On Jun 2025

Awrsome! Captain Lucas was great and we really enjoyed the halibut fishing. Everyone on the boat caught fish, sometimes at the same time and he did a great job of managing it all.

$300.00

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$300.00

Duration: 3.5-4 hours

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Duration: 3.5-4 hours



Minimum of 3 participants required to book

Participant: $300.00

Up to 6 participants

Private Charter: $1,625.00

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