Puget Sound recreational halibut - 2025 preliminary estimates
| Fishing Dates | Anglers (number) | Halibut (number) | Pounds | Cumulative Pounds | Quota Pounds Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 Halibut seasons
Marine Area 5 - 10
The International Pacific Halibut Commission adopted an Area 2A TCEY of 1.65 million pounds and a FCEY of 1.53 million pounds for the 2025 season (see Table 6 of their Annual Meeting Report (PDF)). The preliminary seasons dates pending the issuance of regulations by the National Marine Fisheries Service are:
- April 3 through June 30, seven days per week.
If quota remains after June 30, all marine areas may be open up to seven days per week in August and September.
Puget Sound Region (Marine Areas 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10)
In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish daily catch limit and no minimum size restriction. There is a six fish annual bag limit. Anglers must record their catch on a WDFW catch record card.
Reminder that Barbless Hooks are required for all species in Marine Areas 5 through 13—including for halibut and bottomfish—except when using forage fish jig gear to target forage fish (herring, sandlance, anchovy, sardine and smelt). See Marine Area Rules & Definitions in the Washington Sport Fishing Rules.