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Greetings from the Inlet Charters team! This is the time of year where we can switch gears from daily work to family, friends and community. We have so much to be thankful for and that includes you all. With your patronage and joy of our beautiful surroundings our season was full of fun adventures with folks who traveled from all over the world to our “Our cosmic hamlet by the Sea ”! As referred to by Homer’s “Brother Asaiah Bates” , our old patron sage of the lower Kenai Peninsula. Our local “Homer ” Bookstore has an interesting read of Brother Asaih written by Martha Ellen Anderson. The book is a fascinating read of when Asaiah came to Homer as a Barefooter. Never wore shoes! That was a tuff Clan! We learned much by navigating our ever changing world and…

Here at Inlet Charters, we have enjoyed the bountiful August season with berry picking and silver salmon fishing. To us, this time of year marks the peak of summer: picking the colorful berries, making jam, freezing berries for added color during winter, and having salmon in the brine while the smoker gets set up. As…

One of the many perks for our Inlet team is the opportunity to go on our charters! This 4th of July, Inlet team member Jorden got the chance of a lifetime to fly with Bald Mountain Air to Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park! Here are a few photos from her trip… Enjoy!    …

Our local winery “Bear Creek” swung by the office and left complimentary bottles of wine for the Inlet Team. We really appreciate that for relaxing in our off hours. The Inlet Sunrise is a specialty wine exclusively sold in Anchorage at the Brown Jug.   As always, we love to share our local favorites with…

This summer has certainly turned around in comparison to last year. The fishing has been good and folks are enjoying the weather. Many are happy to be able to travel to a state with temps in the double digits instead of triple digits.  Folks are finding rental cars on turo.com in addition to the AlaskaBusCompany.com or flying into Kenai or…

Through the years Inlet Charters has developed relationships throughout our great state with local guides. Back in the day we had to call and leave messages on landlines knowing everyone was out on an adventure,”out of touch”! As time moved on, the ability to book online became a reality. Although we like to talk to…

Summer has arrived along with the 10,0000 migrating seabirds landing on our beaches to feed and then move onto their migration. The sandhill cranes have started having their colts. We have been watching the baby moose with their mom’s popping up in all the green fields. Our pilots have been taking clients to view the…

When coming to Homer through the years our lodging industry has blossomed.  For those who choose not to stay in our “Yukon Island View ” room above the Inlet Charters on the beach above the office on the Homer Spit, we have many other  fun local options. Our team has developed long standing relationships with a…

  Looking to book your transportation from Anchorage to Homer? The Alaska Bus Company is a great option! You can visit their website or give them a call at 907-299-6806. For a quick reference, here is their bus schedule: NORTHBOUND SOUTHBOUND 8:00AM Depart Homer 2:00PM Depart Anchorage Airport 9:45AM Depart Soldotna 2:45PM Depart Girdwood 11:00AM…

Many folks we talk to are coming to Homer to camp or are in their RV’s. Homer has some wonderful options. Being a one road town, all RB campgrounds are close to town, the harbor, and our many hiking trails. Our local RV campgrounds offer full hook-up 20/30/50-amp electric, septic, city water, free WIFI, and…

Gary came to Alaska from Wisconsin in 1971 to work at his brother’s lodge “Our Point of View” in Cooper Landing after graduating from high school. Gary’s love of the lifestyle, outdoor and sheer beauty kept his heart and home in Alaska.  Barb came to Homer for a summer job at 17 and never left…

Peak King Salmon Fishing Special! (May 1 – June 21)   We don’t know about you guys, but the team at Inlet Charters is excited for the 2021 fishing season! With exceptional rates during peak saltwater king fishing, it’s the perfect time to get on the water. You can also book a halibut/salmon combo charter!…