August 23, 2021
Action: Opens recreational halibut fishing in Marine Areas 1 through 10.
Effective dates and areas:
Marine Areas 1 and 2: Open August 27, 2021.
Marine Areas 3 – 10: Open August 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, 2021. (Open Thursdays through Saturdays from August 19 through September 25, 2021.)
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Areas 1 through 10
Reason for action: There is sufficient Washington sport allocation to open additional days in Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5 -10), Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) and La Push (Marine Area 3). There is also sufficient allocation to open one additional day in Westport (Marine Area 2) and Ilwaco (Marine Area 1).
Additional Information: Sport halibut season dates in August and September will remain open as long as enough quota remains available but may close prior to September 25 if the Washington sport allocation is projected to be taken.
Halibut daily limit is 1, annual limit is 4.
Yelloweye retention is prohibited in all Washington Marine Areas.
It is unlawful to land halibut in an area that is closed to halibut fishing. Marine Areas 11, 12, and 13 remain closed for halibut fishing.
Information contact: Heather Hall, Intergovernmental Policy Manager, 360-490-9628
Effective dates and areas:
Marine Areas 1 and 2: Open August 27, 2021.
Marine Areas 3 – 10: Open August 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28; September 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 25, 2021. (Open Thursdays through Saturdays from August 19 through September 25, 2021.)
Species affected: Pacific halibut
Location: Marine Areas 1 through 10
Reason for action: There is sufficient Washington sport allocation to open additional days in Puget Sound (Marine Areas 5 -10), Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) and La Push (Marine Area 3). There is also sufficient allocation to open one additional day in Westport (Marine Area 2) and Ilwaco (Marine Area 1).
Additional Information: Sport halibut season dates in August and September will remain open as long as enough quota remains available but may close prior to September 25 if the Washington sport allocation is projected to be taken.
Halibut daily limit is 1, annual limit is 4.
Yelloweye retention is prohibited in all Washington Marine Areas.
It is unlawful to land halibut in an area that is closed to halibut fishing. Marine Areas 11, 12, and 13 remain closed for halibut fishing.
Information contact: Heather Hall, Intergovernmental Policy Manager, 360-490-9628