Fishery Notice

Category(s):

RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)

Subject:

FN1304-Recreational - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon) - Halibut - Coastwide Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery Update - Closure December 31, 2025

This notice is a reminder that recreational fishing for halibut under the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence will close by regulation effective 23:59 hours December 31, 2025.

2026 management measures will be confirmed following the International Pacific Halibut Commission meetings and Sport Fishing Advisory Board meetings in early February 2026.

Variation Order: 2025-RCT-241


FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Greg Hornby, Regional Manager Recreational Fisheries - Greg.Hornby@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN1304
Sent December 15, 2025 at 0754

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