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

05-21-2025
Boat Trip Type Caught
California Dawn II Full Day 18
New Huck Finn Full Day 11
Right Hook 1/2 Day AM 7
Com Ocean Full Day 6
California Dawn Full Day 5
New Rayann Full Day 5
Reel Addiction 2 Full Day 5
Lady K 1/2 Day AM 4
Native Sun 3/4 Day 4
Scallywag Full Day 4
Aloha Spirit Full Day 2
Island Fox 3/4 Day 2
Mirage Overnight 2
Southern Cal 1/2 Day AM 2
Western Pride 1/2 Day AM 2
Freelance 3/4 Day 1
Fury Overnight 1
Island Tak Full Day 1
Pursuit Full Day 1
Thunderbird Overnight 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 379
2 Native Sun 212
3 Lovely Martha 185
4 Ghost 168
5 Reel Addiction 2 157
6 Right Hook 147
7 Dolphin 130
8 Spitfire 129
9 Happy Hooker 126
10 New Huck Finn 122