🎣NMFS Announces Additional Fishing Dates for Pacific Halibut 2025
Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2025 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action
Summary
NMFS announces inseason action for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's (IPHC) regulatory Area 2A. This action adds fishing dates (June 9, 10, 16, 17, and 30) in the Columbia River subarea. The additional fishing dates are intended to provide opportunity for anglers necessary to achieve the overall recreational fishery allocation in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's (Council) 2025 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan.
Agencies
- Commerce Department
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines a temporary rule for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery, including additional fishing dates, directly impacting fishing businesses and charter operators in the Columbia River subarea. This adjustment could influence revenue generation for these businesses, aligning with the allocation goals of the 2025 Catch Sharing Plan.