WDFW Fishing Rule Change: Halibut fishing to open 7 days per week in nearshore f

[Pacific NW Ron]

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE   
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
600 Capitol Way North, Olympia, WA 98501-1091
http://wdfw.wa.gov

May 22, 2018

Halibut fishing to open 7 days per week in nearshore fishery of Marine Area 1

Action: Opens the recreational halibut fishery in the nearshore area of Marine Area 1 (Ilwaco) seven days per week effective Thursday, May 24. The all-depth fishery in Marine Area 1 remains closed.

Effective date: May 24, 2018.

Species affected: Pacific halibut.

Location:  Marine Area 1 nearshore area. Coordinates for the nearshore fishery are available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/creel/halibut/.

Reason for action: There is sufficient quota remaining in the nearshore halibut fishery to increase the number of days per week it is open to seven days per week from three (Monday through Wednesday).

This rule conforms to federal action taken by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the International Pacific Halibut Commission. 

Information contact: Heather Reed, (360) 249-4628, ext. 202.

[Mike Cork]

Are these the giant halibut caught in Alaska?

[Pacific NW Ron]

Yep, same strain of fish, but average size tends to run a little smaller here buy maybe 20lbs and the more bigger fish get caught in Alaska.  I think the average around here is 20lbs to 30lbs.

[Mike Cork]

still a biggg flounder LOL