Recent News Releases Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery to Close August 7 August 4, 2022 CDFW has announced the recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close Sunday, Aug. 7 at 11:59 p.m. Based on the latest catch projections, CDFW expects the 2022 California recreational quota of 38,740 net pounds will be exceeded unless the fishery is closed. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Species Tagged: halibutPacific halibutPacific halibut fisheryfisheries CDFW Seeks Input on 2022 Recreational Pacific Halibut Season Dates February 1, 2022 California anglers who are interested in the recreational Pacific halibut fishery are invited to participate in an online survey that will help inform the CDFW about angler preferences for open fishing dates during the upcoming 2022 season. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Marine Tagged: halibutpacific halibut fisherypacific halibut 2021 Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery to Reopen Sept. 3 August 31, 2021 CDFW has announced that the recreational Pacific halibut fishery will reopen on Friday, Sept. 3 at 12 a.m. and remain open until Nov. 15 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. Continue reading... Categories: Fisheries, Species Tagged: halibuthalibut fisheryPacific halibutMarine RegionmarineNational Marine Fisheries ServicePacific Halibut Commission
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