“Salt Water Fishing in Ninilchik Alaska.”
Halibut caught while sport fishing range in size from 10 to 300 pounds or more. There are strict regulations in place for sport fishing halibut. Not many halibut are at the large end of the scale. Even a 40-60 Pound halibut produces plenty of valuable meat to share with family and friends. A charter excursion can last up to a full day.
Halibut are caught on large saltwater fishing reels, using baited hooks. Your charter will provide the oversized fishing gear you need to pull your fish in. When a halibut comes on the line, the ensuing fight can be quite exciting. Make sure you buy your ticket for the local halibut Derby before you set out fishing.
King, Red, and Silver Salmon pass by the shoreline throughout the summer months.
The 1st run of King Salmon (Deep Creek, Ninilchik and Kasilof River fish) are smaller, come in larger quantities and arrive at the end of May and 1st part of June. The larger, Kenai Kings swim past starting in Mid-July through the 1st part of August.
Silver Salmon can also be trolled in the inlet from Mid-July through August as they stage and begin to move up our local streams.
River Fishing
Ninilchik is a recreation center on Cook Inlet. Two major rivers, Deep Creek and the Ninilchik River pass through Ninilchik. Alaskans love Ninilchik for the river fishing, beaches and scenic views.
The Ninilchik River runs through the historic town at Mile 134.5
Deep Creek beach is accessed at Mile 137.3 of the Sterling Highway at a State Recreation Area.
Charter Boats
Charter boat operators in Ninilchik offer a wealth of local knoledge and are available to make your adventure fun and productive. Whether you want to fish for halibut, ling cod or try your luck on a halibut/salmon combo, there are plenty of experienced captains that you can book with here in town.
You will find a variety of options available and contact information in this link below.