Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast: 2025 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action
Summary
This regulation adjusts how much Pacific halibut can be caught on the West Coast in 2025 and makes changes to how the allowed catch is divided between recreational and commercial fishermen. The rules matter because they help protect halibut populations from overfishing while allowing people to continue fishing for this popular seafood.
Key Points
- 1NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is updating the 2025 catch limits for Pacific halibut off the West Coast to ensure the fish population remains healthy
- 2The regulation changes how the total allowable catch is split between commercial fishermen (who sell their fish) and recreational fishermen (who fish for personal use)
- 3The rule was published on August 11, 2025, and people had until August 27, 2025, to submit comments or concerns about the changes
- 4These limits apply to fishing areas along the West Coast, including waters off California, Oregon, Washington, and other Pacific regions
- 5The changes are meant to balance the needs of the fishing industry with conservation goals to prevent halibut populations from being depleted
Key Dates
August 11, 2025
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