I understand the desire to not drive to Seward, BUT... the hope out of Ninilchik or Deep Creek is that you ONLY catch halibut. Skates are no fun from down deep and sand sharks are small. Out of Seward you can catch a lot of variety and still catch halibut. The launching and picking up off the beach at Deep Creek is a major eye-opener for most kids, too... but it is worth it to go to Seward first. You will also see a greater variety of wildlife most days...
