Season
Halibut can be found throughout Alaskan waters in good numbers between mid-May and mid-September. It's possible to catch halibut just about anywhere in Alaska's seas during this time, although some areas may be better than others.
Timing
Halibut live near the sea bottom, so the best time to go fishing for them is around high slack tide. That is when it is easiest to keep a sport fishing line on the bottom.
Prince William Sound
The Prince William Sound area has a slightly larger window for fishing halibut. They run there from April through September, peaking around June.
Kenai Area
In the Kenai area, the best time to catch halibut is generally from May to August, but good catches are still possible as late as September and October. There is a small halibut presence February through April, and none at all from November to January.
The Southeast
The southeastern coast of Alaska has halibut fishing year-round, but they are not present in large numbers until June through September.
Bristol Bay and Kodiak Island
Halibut are present in the waters of Bristol Bay year-round, but they are never present in large numbers. While halibut fishing is possible here, the results are always mediocre.
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Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
