🎣New Regulations for Pacific Halibut Fisheries
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 in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas and transfers allocation from the Oregon Central Coast subarea to the Columbia River subarea. These actions are intended to provide opportunity for anglers and are 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 changes to fishing regulations affecting the Pacific halibut fisheries, which directly impacts business operations for recreational fishing companies and associated port businesses, as it modifies fishing opportunities and allocations.