Homer, Alaska, is a world-renowned destination for halibut fishing, offering both experienced anglers and newcomers the opportunity to catch some of the biggest halibut in the world. The combination of natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and expert fishing charters make it a memorable place for fishing enthusiasts. Whether you're after the perfect catch or just looking …
5 Types of Salmon
There are 5 species of salmon in Kachemak Bay. King, Silver, Pink, Sockeye and Chum. Here is a great illustration on how to remember all the salmon. The King salmon or Chinook will grow to be the largest. The State Record is 97pounds. In 1987 Alaska Fish and Game began stocking king salmon in Seldovia …
History of Kachemak Bay
The beautiful water that you see from The Lodge at Otter Cove is Kachemak Bay and it has a very interesting history. The Homer Spit, Cohen Island, Yukon Island, Sadie Cove, Tutka Bay and Seldovia are all areas easily seen and explored just minutes from The Lodge's dock. According to W H Dall, “KA” means water, …
Sunrise / Sunset Times in Homer
Daylight seems to be the most common question for guests that have not visited Alaska. The chart below gives the sunrise and sunset times for our Lodge in Homer, Alaska. Civil Twilight is when the center of the sun is 6% below the horizon. This is when it will first start getting last sight of …
Orcas in the Bay
Killer Whales or Orcas as they are known are the only extant species in the genus Orcinus Orca. Orca means large bellied pot or jar in Latin and this name was likely picked due to the way the whale’s body is shaped. There are three different eco types of Killer whales in the North Pacific, …
A Bit to Know About Eldred Passage
In 1880, Eldred Passage was named after Sarah Eldred Baker, wife of Marcus Baker. Marcus Baker was a local trader and a naturalist who helped a U.S. Coast guard surveyor named William Healy Dall collect topographic and hydrographic data of the area. The passage, just 5 miles from Homer, Alaska is bordered by Kachemak Bay …
From a Gold Boom to Salmon: The History of Homer, Alaska
Homer is a city in the southern part of Alaska that sits on the Kenai Peninsula. Homer is located about 125 miles southwest of Anchorage. This area of Alaska was originally settled, inhabited, and founded by the Inuit Eskimo and the Tanaina Indians. Today, the area is home to about 5,830 residents and there is …
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Kachemak Bay State Park Offers Magnificent Scenery and Recreation
Kachemak Bay State Park on the Kenai Peninsula is the oldest State Park in Alaska. The State Park along with the Kachemak State Wilderness Area encompasses 400,000 acres of forest, glaciers, mountains, and ocean shore. This spectacular park established in 1970, can only be reached by boat or airplane. It is located across Kachemak Bay …
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