Fishery Notice

Category(s):

RECREATIONAL - Fin Fish (Other than Salmon)
RECREATIONAL - General Information

Subject:

FN0878-Coastwide Recreational Pacific Halibut Fishery Update

The Recreational Halibut Committee met on 27 August 2018 to review 2018 
recreational Halibut catch estimates to 31 July 2018. Based on estimated catch 
to July 31, combined with catch prediction scenarios for August and September, 
the 2018 recreational Halibut fishery remains open until further notice.   

The next meeting of the Recreational Halibut Committee is scheduled for 
September 27, 2018. Recreational Halibut catch estimates will be reviewed, and 
an update on management measures will be provided shortly thereafter. 

Please note that Variation Orders 2018-RCT-0124 (Close time) and 2018-RFQ-0125 
(Quota) remain in effect.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Shane Petersen
Halibut / Hook & Line Coordinator
Groundfish Management Unit
Phone: (604) 666-3279
Fax: (604) 666-8525

Fisheries & Oceans Operations Center - FN0878
Sent August 28, 2018 at 1001

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