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2022 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan

Overview

Fishing Type
Commercial, Recreational
Action Status
Final Rule
Published
Effective February 18, 2022
Point of Contact
Kathryn Blair, phone: 503-231-6858, fax: 503-231-6893, or e-mail: kathryn.blair@noaa.gov

Summary

NMFS publishes changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s regulatory Area 2A off of Washington, Oregon, and California. In addition, NMFS implements management measures governing the 2022 recreational fisheries that are not implemented through the International Pacific Halibut Commission. The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) will continue issuing commercial and recreational charter licenses for the 2022 season.

Since 1988, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has implemented Catch Sharing Plans that allocate the IPHC regulatory Area 2A Pacific halibut catch limit between treaty Indian and non-Indian harvesters, and among non-Indian commercial and sport fisheries. The Council develops Catch Sharing Plans in accordance with the Northern Pacific Halibut Act of 1982. In 1995, NMFS approved a Council-recommended, long-term Catch Sharing Plan (60 FR 14651, March 20, 1995 (pdf)). The Council has recommended and NMFS has approved adjustments to the Catch Sharing Plan each year to address the changing needs of these fisheries. In addition, each year NMFS must issue management measures to govern the sport fishery (50 CFR 300.63(b)(1)). These measures include the recreational fishery seasons, allocations, closed areas, and bag limits for Area 2A.

Related Information

IPHC Area 2A Commercial and Charter Vessel License Application

Bulletins

Inseason Adjustments to the 2022 Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishery

For information, contact Joshua Lindsay, joshua.lindsay@noaa.gov, (562) 980-4034; NMFS Hotline: (800) 662-9825
August 23, 2022 -

Inseason Adjustments to the 2022 Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishery

For information, contact Joshua Lindsay, joshua.lindsay@noaa.gov, (562) 980-4034; NMFS Hotline: (800) 662-9825
August 04, 2022 -

Inseason Adjustments to the 2022 Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishery

For information, contact Joshua Lindsay, joshua.lindsay@noaa.gov, (562) 980-4034; NMFS Hotline: (800) 662-9825
July 08, 2022 -

Inseason Adjustments to the 2022 Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishery

For information, contact Joshua Lindsay, joshua.lindsay@noaa.gov, (562) 980-4034; NMFS Hotline: (800) 662-9825
June 09, 2022 -

2022 Recreational Pacific Halibut Fisheries in Washington, Oregon, and California

Area 2A Pacific halibut fishery management in 2022 and beyond
April 01, 2022 -

Last updated by West Coast Regional Office on 07/12/2022

Halibut Catch Shares