Halibut Boats Get 72-Hour Window to Catch 5,000 Pounds Each
Published Date: 7/20/2026
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Summary
Good news for West Coast commercial halibut fishers! From July 21 to 23, 2026, vessels can catch up to 5,000 pounds of Pacific halibut each, giving the fleet a fresh chance to reach their yearly quota. This extra fishing window helps make sure the 2026 halibut allocation is fully used without going overboard.
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Short 58‑Hour Fishing Window Added
If you operate a commercial Pacific halibut vessel in Area 2A, NMFS opened a fishing period from July 21, 2026 at 8 a.m. PDT through July 23, 2026 at 6 p.m. PDT. During this period each vessel may take up to 5,000 pounds (2.27 metric tons) dressed weight, intended to help the fleet reach the 2026 non‑Tribal directed commercial allocation of 261,211 lb (118 mt), of which about 116,780 lb (53.0 mt) had been landed through July 15, 2026 (45% harvested, 144,431 lb remaining).
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