Come to Ninilchik, Alaska and join McKenzy Sage Haber in fishing the shore on the east side of the Cook Inlet! With the ocean’s second-biggest tides, tucked between the volcanic peaks that partly comprise the “Ring of Fire” and 100+ feet bluffs filled with coal and gold, the Cook Inlet is home to the world’s best Halibut fishing!

Beginning at Three Bears Alaska 2.5 hours before high tide, the captain will check if you have your ADFG fishing license. Thanks to private road access through special permission, you’ll then follow him down a private mining road that leads to old Alaskan Homesteads.

Once set up, you’ll fish 2 hours before and 2 hours after the high tide, giving you 5 hours to fish. You’ll be casting 50-120 yards into the surf, teasing Halibut as it feeds around the high tide as baitfish and other food get washed up onto the beaches. Contrary to the belief that this is a deep water fish, it’s found in the spring, summer, and fall in shallow water fattening to spawn in the winter.

The captain also offers a Lands End Beach trip at the end of the Road Park at the tip of the Homer Spit in Homer, Alaska. This is an action-packed trip filled with tons of catching that is the perfect activity for large groups, families, kids, and people with all experience levels!

See what you can catch using Alaskan, Hawai’ian, Australian, and the charter’s own techniques to target Halibut, Salmon, Skate, Flounder, Dolly Varden, and Cod. You can keep the fish you catch and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip.

You’ll get a taste of the history, biology, and geology of the Cook Inlet as you fish. Once you’re done fishing, you’ll follow the captain back to Three Bears Alaska and decide if you want your catch processed or cooked for you at a local restaurant.

The captain supplies all the fishing tackle, dead bait, and lures. The only things you should bring are your licenses, food, and drinks.

McKenzy Sage Haber is eager to take you on a true fishing adventure in Alaska!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    2 Hour – Lands End Beach Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 11:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 15
    US $170
    Family fun! This action-packed trip is perfect for families, kids, and people that want to catch a lot of fish! If you don’t like going out on a boat or getting seasick, this is perfect for you. You’ll meet where the land ends and the sea begins at the end of the Homer Spit. Fish for 2 hours using high-quality rods, reels, bait, and tackle, for Flounder, Cod, Halibut, Irish Lord, Starfish, Sole, King Salmon, and a variety of other species that swim in these fertile waters! Tide determines starting time.
  • Shared trip
    4 Hour – Halibut Beach Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 15
    US $370
    Enjoy fishing for Halibut on the east side of the Cook Inlet! Lying between the volcanic peaks and high bluffs full of coal and gold, the Cook Inlet is the world’s premier Halibut fishery. Fishing 2 hours before as well as after the high tide on a private beach in Ninilchik, you'll spend 4 hours targeting Halibut, Skate, Shark, Flounder, Sole, and Cod from the shore. Tide determines starting time.
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FAQs about Halibut Beach Fishing

Halibut Beach Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $85 per person - 2 Hour – Lands End Beach Fishing (2 hours)
  • US $185 per person - 4 Hour – Halibut Beach Fishing (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Halibut Beach Fishing, you can expect the following amenity onboard:
  • Ice Box For your fish

Trips booked with Halibut Beach Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Dead bait)
  • Lures
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

Halibut Beach Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Surf fishing, beach fishing, and shore fishing)

Halibut Beach Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Surf spinning, surf casting, and surf fly reels)
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing (Alvey surf fly reels)

Top targeted fish species with Halibut Beach Fishing include:
  • Arctic Char
  • Cod
  • Dolly Varden
  • Flounder
  • Halibut
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Skate

Meet the Charter Operator

McKenzy Sage Haber
Ninilchik, Alaska, United States
5 Fishing Reports
128 Customer reviews
Response time 5 hours
Member since September 2021
Your host, McKenzy is a full-time fishing guide at his family-owned business, Alaska Shore and River Fishing. He was raised in Alaska and has been fishing the surf, shore, and rivers for over 20 years. He is a member of the professional fishing team MMM Fishing and prides himself in using high-quality gear from companies such as Penn, Rapala, Alvey Reels, Sage, Shimano, Lamiglass, Simms, Colombia, and Gamakatsu. He has a passion for the outdoors, fishing, and teaching people how to catch fish using new methods they have never tried before. Nothing in the world gives him more joy than kids catching their first fish on their own cast and seeing their eyes light up in excitement!

About this listing

Targeted species

Arctic Char Arctic Char
Cod Cod
Dolly Varden Dolly Varden
Flounder Flounder

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Surf fishing, beach fishing, and shore fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Surf spinning, surf casting, and surf fly reels
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Alvey surf fly reels

Amenities

Ice Box
For your fish

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Dead bait
Lures
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.3 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
4 hour beach fishing with Tyler
Amazing Trip!
On the shore fishing with Tyler
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
67%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
69%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
82%
Caught fish
78%
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Johnathan W.

The captain canceled

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Magdalena R.
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Fishing with Mckenzy

VERIFIED   2 Hour – Lands End Beach Fishing on September 5, 2023
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Kim H.
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Excellent family activity for all ages!

VERIFIED   2 Hour – Lands End Beach Fishing on July 6, 2023
Did a 2 hour shore fishing with Tyler with kids age 2.5, 3, and 7 and had a fantastic time! Adults had to periodically wrangle...
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Kimberly W.
Buffalo, MN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Half day trip with guide Tyler

VERIFIED   4 Hour – Halibut Beach Fishing on September 6, 2023
Beautiful fishing spot on Cook Inlet. Very knowledgeable guide, showed us knot tying techniques, taught us to cast a 12 foot...
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Connie A.
Seymour, MO
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Beach fishing with Tyler

VERIFIED   2 Hour – Lands End Beach Fishing on July 22, 2023
What a fantastic time! My 13 yr old nephew & I caught somewhere around 15 fish each. Tyler was great keeping our hooks baited...
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