| Halibut fishing is somewhat limited in available locations, | | | | especially bait that is pungent and can spread through |
| if you want the best catch. Knowing where to look is | | | | the waters to attract fish. |
| half the battle of making a successful halibut fishing | | | | You'll also want to change the bait every 20-30 |
| excursion. Keep in mind that halibut prefer cold, deep | | | | minutes when halibut fishing to keep the smell fresh |
| waters, mainly off the northwestern coast of the | | | | and attract more bites. Though weights of up to two |
| United States and Canada. | | | | pounds may be required to keep the bait on the |
| Of course, the other things that are important to | | | | bottom in very heavy winds, you should always use |
| guarantee a great catch are having the right bait and | | | | the least amount of weight necessary for the best |
| using the right gear. To get you started, here are some | | | | results. |
| tips on finding the best sources for halibut fishing, | | | | In terms of the best halibut fishing locations, there are |
| where you are guaranteed a good, large catch, as well | | | | six places that rate at the top of the list. Neah Bay |
| as some inside information on the best gear and bait | | | | Washington on the United States side of Swiftsure |
| to use in the process. | | | | Bank is a great place to find excellent halibut fishing. |
| Of course, there are several ways to send bait to the | | | | Here, during open season (call for information on |
| bottom (halibut are bottom feeders that typically dwell | | | | seasonal fishing), you should target waters between |
| in waters at least 100 feet deep, if not more), but the | | | | 200 and 600 feet deep, and you are more than likely |
| most important tactic to remember is to use heavy | | | | to produce your daily limits of halibut. |
| lead. This is the only way to keep the bait on the | | | | You may also wish to visit Craig, Alaska, where halibut |
| bottom in the heavy winds that pervade in areas | | | | fishing is enormously successful. Per the Prince of |
| where halibut is plentiful. | | | | Wales Chamber of Commerce, the average catch is |
| You may want to try using heavy monofilament for | | | | .6 halibut per hour, a remarkable number of fish. This |
| halibut fishing, and with this, a sliding weight system will | | | | means greater return with less time invested, a great |
| work best. This lets the halibut mouth at the bait | | | | way to be sure to make a profit. Another great halibut |
| without ever feeling the weight on the line. It is | | | | fishing location is the Queen Charlotte Islands. On the |
| important to remember, however, that this method | | | | west side, you'll find outrageous numbers of jumbo |
| requires that the fish find the bait by smell rather than | | | | halibut swimming in the deep waters around the bay. |
| by sight. This means that live bait works best, | | | | |