NOAA Fisheries is providing harvest estimates for the 1st fishing period in the Area 2A non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery. The total allocation for this fishery is 261,211 pounds (118 mt), net weight (all weights are shown in net weight, unless otherwise specified).
Preliminary Harvest Estimate
The preliminary harvest estimate and remaining allocation below are based on commercial fisheries landings information as of July 1, 2026, including fish ticket data.
- Fishing period #1 (June 23-25): 69,839 pounds (31.7 mt) net weight caught; 191,372 pounds (86.8 mt) net weight or 73% remaining.
2nd Fishing Period
As announced in the final rule (91 FR 36094), the 2nd fishing period opens July 7 and closes on July 9. Fishing period limits are as follows, in dressed weight, head-on with ice/slime. Note: Vessels with tenths of feet will be rounded up to the nearest foot for the purpose of fishing period limits.
| Vessel Class | Length Range (feet) | Fishing Period Limit (pounds) |
|---|---|---|
| A-C | 1-35 | 2,000 |
| D-E | 36-45 | 3,400 |
| F-G | 46-55 | 4,300 |
| H | 56+ | 5,000 |
Other Regulations and Resources
Regulations listed above are only a partial list of applicable regulations. Some helpful links to more regulations and resources include:
- The 2026 non-Tribal directed commercial Pacific halibut fishery website.
- The West Coast Pacific halibut website.
- Pacific halibut fishery regulations at 50 CFR Part 300 Subpart E.
- IPHC regulations adopted annually by NOAA Fisheries (91 FR 14464 and on the IPHC website).
- West Coast Groundfish compliance guides, commercial fishing website, and regulations.
Questions?
Contact the West Coast Region Pacific halibut team at nmfs.wcr.halibut@noaa.gov.
