Washington 2016 Halibut Seasons Include New Measures to Heed Quotas
by TBC Press on 03/30/16
Anglers fishing for halibut in Washington waters can expect some changes in this years seasons, even though the state’s annual catch quota remains the same as in 2015.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) establishes halibut seasons using catch quotas adopted by the International Pacific Halibut Commission for coastal fisheries from California to Alaska. This year’s quota for recreational halibut fisheries in Washington state is 214,110 pounds. As in years past, the growing popularity of recreational halibut fishing will require adjustments in this year’s season... READ MORE
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