Kenai Peninsula · AK
Homer
The Halibut Fishing Capital of the World, on its spit.
- Population
- 5,522 (2020 census)
- Pennock arrives
- 1896
- Incorporated
- 1964
Then
- 1890s
Coal is found, and a mining company builds a town, dock and railroad.
- 1896
Promoter Homer Pennock lands on the spit.
- 1964
The earthquake sinks much of the Homer Spit. The city incorporates days later.
Now
Halibut and salmon fishing, tourism and commercial fishing lead. This place covers Kachemak Bay.
5 tide stations around Homer
- Homer, Coal Point, Kachemak Bay5.6 mi
- Halibut Cove, Kachemak Bay11.9 mi
- Sadie Cove, Kachemak Bay12.3 mi
- Tutka Bay,Kachemak Bay16.0 mi
- Bear Cove, Kachemak Bay19.2 mi