I would definitely recommend checking out Highliner Lodge in Pelican (https://highlinerlodge.com/catch-rates/). VernAK said it right, "best fishing starts where there are no roads!" If you want to catch big halibut, I would go with a lodge. Highliner has all the right permits to fish both areas 3A and 2C, if you choose somewhere else, at least educate yourself on these permits and the lodges ability to fish the surrounding area. Best of luck!