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

07-10-2025
Boat Trip Type Caught
California Dawn Full Day 28
Bass-Tub Full Day 24
Lovely Martha Full Day 22
Happy Hooker Full Day 20
California Dawn II Full Day 17
Mirage Overnight 12
New Huck Finn Full Day 11
Speed Twin 1/2 Day AM 4
Graylight Full Day 3
Island Tak Full Day 3
Aloha Spirit Full Day 2
Dana Pride 1/2 Day AM 1
Lady K 1/2 Day AM 1
Patriot (Avila Beach) 1/2 Day AM 1
Sea Star 3/4 Day 1
Thunderbird Overnight 1
Western Pride 1/2 Day PM 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 1262
2 California Dawn 691
3 New Huck Finn 656
4 Lovely Martha 550
5 Endeavor (Ventura) 461
6 Right Hook 457
7 Happy Hooker 429
8 Reel Addiction 2 354
9 Oakland Anglers II 345
10 Mirage 344