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  • April 19, 2023
A freshly caught Pacific Halibut is measured on the boat deck.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is pleased to announce the 2023 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Monday, May 1 and remain open seven days per week until Nov. 15 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Marine
  • February 3, 2023
CDFW staff on a fishing boat with pacific halibut on the deck

California stakeholders who are interested in the Pacific halibut resource and fisheries are invited to participate in an online survey.

Categories: Fisheries, Marine
  • August 4, 2022
halibut on a boat with scientist standing over

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.

Categories: Fisheries, Fishing, Species
  • February 1, 2022
scientist with Pacific halibut on vessel

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.

Categories: Fisheries, Marine

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