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

05-25-2026
Boat Trip Type Caught
California Dawn II Full Day 24
New California Dawn Full Day 16
Oakland Anglers 1/2 Day AM 15
C Gull II 1/2 Day AM 10
Lovely Martha Full Day 9
Reel Addiction 1 Full Day 8
Scallywag Full Day 8
New Huck Finn Full Day 7
TigerFish 1/2 Day AM 5
Reel Addiction 2 Full Day 4
Pacific Pearl 1/2 Day AM 3
Ranger 85 2 Day 2
Argo Full Day 1
Graylight Full Day 1
Second Chance 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 California Dawn II 285
2 Lovely Martha 234
3 Com Ocean 152
4 Right Hook 149
5 Reel Addiction 1 130
6 Lady K 113
7 Native Sun 111
8 Aloha Spirit 110
9 Scallywag 106
10 Endeavor (Ventura) 90