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

04-25-2025
Boat Trip Type Caught
Right Hook 1/2 Day Twilight 3
Amigo Overnight 1
C Gull II Full Day 1
Coral Sea 3/4 Day 1
Happy Hooker Full Day 1
Lady K 1/2 Day AM 1
Lovely Martha 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 California Dawn II 252
2 Native Sun 193
3 Lovely Martha 146
4 Dolphin 128
5 Ghost 94
6 Reel Addiction 2 87
7 Coral Sea 72
8 Right Hook 68
9 Com Ocean 66
10 Happy Hooker 60