Extra Halibut Fishing Days Opened for West Coast Boats
Published Date: 7/22/2025
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Summary
Fishermen in Area 2A get an extra chance to catch Pacific halibut with a new fishing period from July 22 to July 24, 2025. Each boat can haul in up to 5,000 pounds of halibut during this time. This move helps make sure the 2025 fishing limits are met while giving fishers more time to work and earn.
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1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Three-Day Halibut Fishing Opportunity
If you fish commercially in IPHC Area 2A, there is a new directed commercial fishing period from July 22 through July 24, 2025. During that period, each vessel may harvest up to 5,000 pounds (2.3 metric tons) of Pacific halibut, dressed weight. The action is meant to provide opportunity to achieve the 2025 non‑Tribal directed commercial fishery allocation.
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