Reel in More Time: Halibut Season Extended in Washington Waters
Published Date: 8/11/2025
Rule
Summary
Good news for Pacific halibut anglers! The fishing season in the Columbia River and Washington areas just got longer with new dates added in August and September. Plus, some fishing spots in Oregon are sharing their catch limits to help everyone enjoy more fishing fun in 2025.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Season extended in Aug–Sep for anglers
The rule adds fishing dates in August and September 2025 for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in IPHC Area 2A's Columbia River and Washington subareas. You (recreational anglers in those subareas) get extra days to fish during those months in 2025.
Allocation shifted to Columbia River subarea
The rule transfers allocation from the Oregon Central Coast subarea to the Columbia River subarea under the 2025 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan in IPHC Area 2A. This gives the Columbia River subarea additional allocation for the 2025 recreational fishery.
Oregon Central Coast allocation moved away
The rule transfers allocation from the Oregon Central Coast subarea to the Columbia River subarea under the 2025 Catch Sharing Plan. This means the Oregon Central Coast subarea had allocation moved away from it for the 2025 recreational season.
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