Welcome to the official California Halibut website. We have detailed information about the California Halibut. Check out the top ten Halibut of the year. You can research charters boats and find out which captains catch the most Halibut. We also have a Halibut photo gallery from all over California. Interested in setting a record check out the current records for the California Halibut.

Halibut of the Day

Halibut of the Year



Daily Halibut Scores

05-14-2026
Boat Trip Type Caught
Lovely Martha 3/4 Day 12
Aloha Spirit Full Day 9
California Dawn II Full Day 9
Right Hook 1/2 Day AM 5
Gentleman 3/4 Day 1
Island Tak Full Day 1
Playn Hooky 1/2 Day AM 1
Premier 1/2 Day PM 1
Scallywag Full Day 1

World Record!

Santa Rosa Island
Francisco Rivera - 67 lb. 5 oz.
Mirage - Oxnard, CA
World Record Halibut!

Top 10 Halibut Boats

Rank Boat Caught
1 California Dawn II 225
2 Lovely Martha 204
3 Right Hook 145
4 Com Ocean 126
5 Native Sun 111
6 Lady K 103
7 Reel Addiction 1 101
8 Scallywag 85
9 California Dawn 80
10 Oakland Anglers II 75