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  Columbia
Recreational Halibut
Marine Area 1, Ilwaco
 
Season Total: 11,895 lbs.
Early: 9,516 lbs.
Late: 2,379 lbs.
 

 
- 2012 Catch Sharing Plan
- Canadian Halibut Regulations
- International Pacific Halibut Commission
- Release Methods for Rockfish
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Ocean Lingcod Seasons
Marine Areas 1-3:
March 17-October 13, 2012
Lingcod minimum size limit is 22 inches, daily bag limit of two lingcod per angler.

Marine Area 4:
April 16-October 13, 2012
Lingcod minimum size limit is 24 inches, daily bag limit of two lingcod per angler

- Halibut Fishery Summaries
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006

Columbia Recreational Halibut

Early Season
Week Day Washington (lbs) Oregon (lbs) Weekly Total Cumulative Catch Quota Remaining
(9,516)
19 May 3-5 756 146 902 902 7,425
Late Season
Week Day Washington (lbs) Oregon (lbs) Weekly Total Cumulative Catch Quota Remaining
(2,379)
             

HALIBUT SEASONS
  • Open Thursday May 3, three days per week, Thursday-Saturday until 80% of the quota is achieved, or July 14, whichever is earlier.  The fishery will then re-open on Friday August 3, three days per week, Friday-Sunday until the remaining quota is taken, or September 30, whichever occurs first.
  • Check for additional information as the season progresses under the Current Season Information and Updates page.
Lingcod Restriction Area
Lingcod Restriction Area
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Bottomfish Restrictions

The retention of bottomfish, except sablefish and Pacific cod, with halibut onboard is prohibited from May 1 through September 30.  The retention of yelloweye and canary rockfish is prohibited.

Recreational fishing for, retention or possession of lingcod is prohibited seaward of a line extending from 46°38.17'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long. to 46°25.00'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long at all times.