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

05-24-2026
Boat Trip Type Caught
Endeavor (Ventura) Overnight 23
California Dawn II Full Day 17
Reel Addiction 1 Full Day 12
Mirage Overnight 11
Bend Ur Rod Sportfishing Full Day 10
New California Dawn Full Day 9
Reel Addiction 2 Full Day 9
Graylight Full Day 8
Scallywag Full Day 8
Oakland Anglers II 1/2 Day AM 7
Pacific Dream Full Day 7
New Hustler Overnight 6
Lady K Full Day 5
Lovely Martha Full Day 5
Aloha Spirit Full Day 4
Indicator 4
Happy Hooker Full Day 3
TigerFish 1/2 Day AM 3
Coral Sea 3/4 Day 1
Eldorado Overnight 1
KingFish Full Day 1
Pacific Pearl 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 261
2 Lovely Martha 225
3 Com Ocean 152
4 Right Hook 149
5 Reel Addiction 1 122
6 Lady K 113
7 Native Sun 111
8 Aloha Spirit 110
9 Scallywag 98
10 Endeavor (Ventura) 90