Les Anderson holds the record for catching the largest king salmon. It weighed 97 lb 4 oz and was caught in Soldotna, Alaska on the Kenai River on May 17, 1985. (Fish pictured here is a 44 lb spawning King salmon)
Homer, Alaska
The end of the road
Homer has a picturesque
setting, a mild climate, and great fishing
that attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Homer calls itself the "Halibut Fishing Capital
of the World."
Kachemak is a magnificent
deep-water bay that reaches inland from Cook Inlet
for 30 miles and is rich in marine life. The wild
timbered coastline of the south shore, across from
Homer, is indented with many fjords and inlets that
reach far into the rugged glacier–capped peaks
of the Kenai Mountains. Rising behind the town
site are gently sloping bluffs, which level off
at about 1,200 feet. These green slopes are tinted
in pastel shades by acres of wildflowers each summer.
Perhaps the beauty surrounding Homer explains
it's large artist community. Potters, sculptors,
painters and jewelers practice their crafts and
sell their goods in local shops and galleries.
Kachemak Bay: Homer is also the jumping–off
point to Kachemak Bay State Park – one of Alaska's
most popular parks for sea kayaking, hiking, fishing
and beachcombing – accessible by floatplane or
private water taxi. It also serves as the gateway
to McNeil River State Game Sanctuary on the west
side of Cook Inlet and Katmai National Park, both
known for brown bear viewing and both accessible
by floatplane. Homer also provides access to Fox
River Flats Critical Habitat Area via a steep
switchback trail that leads down to the flats.
Seldovia:
Seldovia is located across the bay from Homer Alaska.
This unblemished semi remote village lies beyond the
end of the road in one of the most pristine and wildlife
rich settings on Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Access to
Seldovia is limited; there are no roads, bridges,
trails or trains encroaching into this wilderness setting.
To get to Seldovia, you are limited to either boat or
aircraft travel. Seldovia, one of the Kenai Peninsula's
most historic towns, is a quiet fishing village of
approximately 450 full time residents. The village
is filled with historic landmarks from a time long
past. Visitors to the area are rewarded with authentic
Alaskan charm, friendly and honest residents, cultural
rich visitor attractions, and most of all, a peaceful
and relaxing atmosphere of old Alaska that has been
known to cure the restlessness of everyday life.
Sportfishing:
The Homer area has an abundance of places to
fish. You can fish from land or a boat in Homer.
This region of Alaska is particulary noted for
its strong runs of halibut. The finest salt
water fishing for giant halibut,
pacific cod, and rock cod is also available. Try the
Homer "Fishing Hole" for easy fishing or
charter a boat with Capt. Mike at Capt. Mike's Charters. Book A Fishing Trip Here
Location:
Homer is located on the north shore of Kachemak
Bay on the southwestern edge of the Kenai Peninsula.
The Homer Spit, a 4.5-mile long bar of gravel,
extends from the Homer shoreline and is a center
of activity for the town. It is 227 miles south
of Anchorage via the Seward and Sterling Highways. Access:
Scheduled air service, floatplane, Alaska State Ferry, Sterling Highway. Accomodations:
9 hotels/motels and 9 lodges/cabins; 100 bed and breakfasts; 31 restaurants,
one hostel.
