Pacific halibut regulations
Alaska · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Alaska saltwater sport-fishing reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Hippoglossus stenolepis
speciesBASICOne of the largest flatfish, surpassed only by the closely related Atlantic halibut. Native to the North Pacific and fished commercially, recreationally, and for subsistence.
HABITAT
North Pacific continental shelf; mature fish spawn along the shelf edge at 183–457 m.
SIZE
females up to 230 kg (510 lb)
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Pacific halibut identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Alaska.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- Unguided anglers: 2 per day and 4 in possession; guided anglers, size limits, and other requirements are governed by the federal rules referenced by the booklet.
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Feb 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- The booklet says Pacific halibut are managed by the federal government under international treaty and directs anglers to federal regulations; the displayed 2/day, 4-possession rule is for unguided anglers. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- ADF&G 2026 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations, General regulations—Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay salt waters, Pacific Halibut
UPDATED January 1, 2026 · CHECKED Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
ADF&G sport fishing regulations ↗The ADF&G page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Alaska (1)
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.