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

04-18-2026
Boat Trip Type Caught
Aloha Spirit Full Day 7
New Huck Finn Full Day 7
Graylight Full Day 5
Island Fox Full Day 3
Pacific Pearl 1/2 Day AM 3
Coral Sea 3/4 Day 2
Ranger 85 Overnight 2
Playn Hooky 1/2 Day AM 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 102
2 Native Sun 98
3 Ghost 54
4 Com Ocean 51
5 Lady K 49
6 Clemente 37
7 California Dawn 37
8 Reel Addiction 1 34
9 Scallywag 30
10 New Huck Finn 28