A trip to Alaska would not be complete without a halibut charter by Reel Salty Charters! Combining…read moretheir personal touches (like getting to know the names of their clients) with their avid fishing experience, is a successful combination that is guaranteed to supply you and your friends/family with a great time! They were very detailed in explaining how to operate the equipment, helped us land some delicious halibut, and demonstrated how to fillet a halibut like a professional! The boat ride was very smooth and they drove us down to the beach in a passenger van so it is very convenient for those who can't walk long distances Thank you Brian and Katie for taking such great care of us! You made our family fishing trip one we will never forget!

This place was amazing !! They really go the extra Nautical mile to make their customers happy !!…read more I would like to Thank Brain and Katie for the one of most Fantastic days of my Life !! So amazing !! Caught a 85 Lb halibut.!! But, that's not the only reason I like this place. They cut it up & package it . Very nice wonderful people !! Mary the wonderful women that makes your reservation has lots of information when you call . Let's you know what you need to do !! A lot of fun can't go wrong with reel Salty Charters !! Husband & Wife Captains really know the area Katie was Raised in Ninilchik she is full of information about the area .. Love you Two ! We will be back !! We can't wait !!! Doug and Sandy

We caught so much fish! It was amazing! The crew was very knowledgeable and made it all very easy!read more

We recently went out with Homer Ocean Charters on the Bay Explorer (Captain Max), and the…read moreexperience was far below what we expected, especially compared to their older reviews. The boat felt oversold -- about 20 guests with only two deckhands to assist. That made the trip feel crowded and chaotic, with lines constantly crossing and several people losing fish. Between the long ride out (roughly two hours each way) and the large group size, we ended up with very little actual fishing time, maybe half an hour in total. Nobody in our group was able to hit their limit. Afterward, we tried to share our concerns directly with management, but instead of listening, they argued with us and came across as pretty rude. Overall, the trip felt impersonal and poorly run. For the price and the reputation, we expected much more

We had an awesome time! This was our 1st time in Alaska and 1st time ever fishing in the sea…read more Captain Maddie and deck hand Sophia were absolutely incredible! They were both very helpful! Captain Maddie had us on fish quickly! Great experience!

Quickest way to get your Alaska Halibut. One hour boat ride to fishing grounds. Leave at 8am you'll…read morebe back by noon. We were transported by a captain who got us fish efficiently. I would not call him a "guide". His people skills are sorely lacking, if I was boss I wouldn't put him in front of a paying tourist. Deckhand Jacob was great: good luck in your career! Our group won't come back.

Nick and Jake were absolutely great to work with!No sooner did our lines sink did the halibut bite…read more And we had a gorgeous day!

It was a great experience to spend a full day salmon fishing. The crew was wonderful and helped my…read morehusband catch a King Salmon. I highly recommend it.

Great charter company!! Nice boats! Our guide Chris was great! Helper Elijah was also really…read morehelpful! These guys knew what they were doing and we got all our fish in 3 hours!!! I can't wait to come back next year!!! ---Wear your own waders--

Recently returned from Homer, AK and took a trip with Jimmy Jack Fishing charters. Man what an…read moreamazing experience with Capt Cooper and his Deckhand Chase. Each of these guys were professional, courteous, and friendly--they went above and beyond to ensure we had the "opportunity and position" to catch some giant halibuts. While the waters were choppy and the big ones weren't biting--Cooper repositioned us and boom! We were landing some 30 to 45 lbs fish. Totally worth the trip. Additionally, as a dad, I loved watching my son (Chase) work as a deckhand. At 23, he's spent 6-years in Alaska fishing--his hustle, fishing skills, and interactions with the other four guest provided once in a lifetime "proud dad" moments I'll always remember. Thanks Jimmy Jack for the superb fishing trip and for growing my son into a phenomenal man. And Capt Cooper thank you for being a great example of professionalism to Chase. Huge and Happy Heart from this old man!! Much love-- Chip Chadick

It's been long enough to update my review. Covid 19 didn't stop me from fishing here again. The…read morelax airport had to be the safest place in LA . Salmon fishing was significantly less than normal . Halibut fishing was the same . Came back home with about 70 lbs of filets . Halibut sells for about $30.00 a lb so $2100. 00 worth of fish . Filled our freezer . Easy fishing , getting to the point I don't want 3 hr boat rides so it's great to be fishing here in 20 minutes . Cant beat the scenery. Mostly calm water since we're fishing in a inlet . Fishing shallow water. So no 15 min reeling in a small fish to release it afterwards. Great food , great service , you won't leave here weighing less than when you came .

Best guide service in Alaska. We've stayed here twice, and both times have been memorable. Luther…read moreand the other guides are fantastic. Highly recommended. Best part - the lodge is on the beach, so launching boats for fishing is right there! No wasted time driving, more time spent catching!

Update: despite the last minute setback mentioned below, I had a good experience today on the…read moresmaller boat out of Ninilchik with Cpt. Thomas. Everyone landed a halibut or two. Out of 5 fisherman, we landed three halibut over 38" and some small ones. Not as big as I had hoped, but a good experience nevertheless. ------------ Everything went smoothly over the past month as I booked/planned my travel to Alaska from California- a trip of a lifetime of sorts for me, such that I ended spending/investing 6K+ total for the opportunity to fulfill my dream of landing a giant (4ft+) halibut. They told me if that was my sole focus, then I should definitely head out of the Homer, AK port. it was a major commitment, not only for me- but for my wife who was willing to accompany me, since she knew how much it meant to me... after enduring ~6hrs of flights (+3hr layover) and driving 6hr (one way) from anchorage to homer, I received a call from them-- just as I was pulling into "lands end hotel", which i booked soley for this. ---- Unfortunately, they decided to cancel my original booking out of homer (larger boat w/capacity 16+) and sent me to a smaller boat (full capacity) from ninilchik instead (40-60m) drive. Prior to booking, weeks ago, I was ensured by Dustin that my boat out of Homer would head out no matter what (ie: even if the resulting ticket/sales came too low and only my wife and i were on it). But they (corporate?) decided not to honor our original terms, i assume to save on costs. note: i do not blame Dustin for this. it is out of his control. I write this only to hopefully illuminatue how poorly it seems to be run and focused over money-first I understand things can change, ie: massive storm can cancel a trip, but this instance, at least to me, was just out of corporate greed and i ultimately have to pay the consequences. The excuse given to me was that they needed to perform maintenance on the boat, but i hope its obvious to folks reading this that it is not -- with several contradictions. note: Dustin himself was decent enough, so I have no ill will there. it is Ninilchik Charters itself that needs to be held accontable

So, Ninilchik Charters Management... You were quick to take…read moremy money, but now will not return it, because of a late cancellation? I understand your 60-90 day cancellation policy, but did you know that my wife fell a few days ago, broke her knee, and is now unable to travel or even put weight on it? We had to cancel our entire Alaska trip! We have a Dr's statement stating she is unable to travel at all. So, we have had a medical emergency. So I guess we are just out the $3200, and now you are not returning my calls or emails? Shame on you! If or when we travel to Alaska, we will definitely not book with you all. You know my name and number if you want to communicate. Messages were left on your machine. Ron L

Have you ever met someone who is exceedingly good at everything they do? Have you ever met someone…read morewho, the more you got to know about them, the more you realized that you were only scratching the surface? Have you ever been so pleased with a person, how they went about their business, and how well everything went, that you felt that no words could convey to others, how you felt about them? If you have experienced the above then you know how I felt after my fishing trip with Zac. If you haven't experienced the above, GO ON A FISHING TRIP WITH ZAC AND TALK TO THE MAN!!! Then, when you try to write your review, you'll know how frustrated I am trying to express just how impressed I was of Zac, the fisherman, the dad, the builder, the pioneer living his dream. Truely, words cannot do justice to my experience.

We highly recommend Zac with Glacier Run Outfitters! He was very helpful in setting up a complete…read morepackage for us that included beautiful lodging right on the river bank, river fishing, and a saltwater fishing trip out of Homer. We brought home a lot of fish and Zac even packaged it for us into the late evening to make traveling home with it very easy. All guides were very Professional, personable and enjoyable to be around. Thank you Zac & team! We will be back!

Clam Gulch Campground is a beautiful place to escape on the Kenai Peninsula. Its one of the few…read moreplaces you'll find with a remote beach that you can sun bathe, fish, clam dig and potentially swim if its warm enough all while in the shadows of snow capped volcanoes. This beach is one of my favorite places to escape to in the summer with my husband. The Campground is HUGE, with over a hundred sites that are nicely spaced. There's potable water and pit toilets as well. The wall to the beach is BRUTAL- 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMEND and you cannot make it in a RV. VERY MUCH Recommend this location if you want to escape, the view is phenomenal. Its about an hour from the nearest significant grocery store in Homer, so bring everything you need. Enjoy the escape!

Best guide on the Kenai river for king salmon and reds. Very informative and a true local…read morefisherman. I highly suggest that if you go to soldatna alaska book this guide you will not be dissapointed www.jimruskfishing.com

Jim is the top guide on the Kenai. He has lived there his whole life and knows where to go and…read morewhat to do. I fished with my son and we both had the time of our lives on the river with Jim. When I head back to Alaska, I will fish with Jim again. I'm hoping to plan a trip to Fort Myers, FL to fish with Jim as well. You can't ask for a more knowledgeable guide on the river!