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

04-24-2026
Boat Trip Type Caught
California Dawn II Full Day 28
Lovely Martha 1/2 Day AM 22
Aloha Spirit Full Day 10
Com Ocean Full Day 10
Reel Addiction 1 Full Day 10
Graylight Full Day 4
Freedom Overnight 2
Island Fox 3/4 Day 2
Island Spirit 1/2 Day AM 1
Native Sun 3/4 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 Lovely Martha 136
2 Native Sun 102
3 Com Ocean 67
4 California Dawn II 62
5 Ghost 54
6 Lady K 49
7 Reel Addiction 1 49
8 Endeavor (Ventura) 48
9 Clemente 37
10 California Dawn 37