Homer, Alaska, Halibut Fishing Capital of the World
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N 59° 39.270 W 151° 37.598
5V E 577396 N 6613735
Homer, Alaska, claims to be the halibut fishing capital of the world on its welcome sign at a rest area along the Sterling Highway.
Waymark Code: WMA7F5
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2010
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At the edge of Homer, at a rest stop along the Sterling Highway, there is a rest area with good panoramic views of the Cook Inlet. At the southern end of the rest area is a sign with the following text:
"Homer - Alaska
Halibut Fishing Capital of the World"
There is also an image of a fishing boat in the water above the text, and a small yellow image on the lower right side.
Homer, Alaska, is at the southern tip of the part of the Kenai Peninsula accessible by road. The town is a fishing village, and, at the time of the visit (9/04/2010-9/07/2010) the Halibut Derby was taking place. At the time of the visit, history took place where a woman had won a portion of the derby with her catch.
The population of Homer was 5364, according to the 2000 census. Homer was named after Homer Pennock, who was a gold mining promoter that settled in the area in 1896. Gold was never found in this area, but the village continued. Today, not only is it a fishing village, but it is a place for artists, as well. Tourism is a major economic driver to this location, as well. From this location, you can take the Marine Ferry to Kodiak Island, as well as water taxis to any place in Kachemak Bay.
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Wikipedia (Homer, Alaska):
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Homer Chamber of Commerce:
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