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Halibut are a flatfish that inhabit both the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans. Halibut are a favorite among many anglers because of their enormous size and excellent taste. In Alaska, thousands of people hire charters for the excellent halibut fishing. Average halibut are in the 25 to 30 pound range, but they can exceed 600 pounds. On the Pacific coast, you will find the California halibut. The California halibut is one of the most popular fish to target on the Pacific coast, especially in the state of California. These halibut are much smaller than what you will find in Alaska, but they are still very popular because they can grow to well over 20 pounds, they are found inshore and they taste excellent.
How to Catch Halibut
Halibut are a bottom-dweller and for the most part, you’re going to be catching them by fishing on the bottom. However, halibut will come off the bottom and make their way up the water column to feed. Some good baits for halibut are salmon or mackerel heads, herring, crab, cod, squid and octopus. If you get into a big school that is feeding, you will most likely be able to catch plenty by using jigs.
Eating Halibut
Halibut taste delicious. You can cook them a variety of different ways. They taste very good fried, baked and grilled.
Halibut Fishing Basics
- California Halibut Fishing
- Pacific Halibut Fishing
- Bottom Fishing for Halibut
- Kayak Fishing for Halibut
Fishing Rigs for Halibut
Below are some of the popular fishing rigs for catching halibut with artificial lures or live bait.
- 3-Way Swivel Rig
- Carolina Rig
- Double Hook Bottom Rig
- Double Hook Drop Shot Rig
- Double Jig Rig
- Drop Shot Rig
- Fish Finder Rig
- Split Shot Rig
Fishing Lures for Halibut
Below are some of the popular lures that are used for catching halibut.
- Jigs
- Swimbaits
Live Baits for Halibut
Below are some of the popular live baits that are used for catching halibut.
