Pacific Halibut regulations
Oregon · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Oregon marine 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 Oregon.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 2 Pacific halibut per day in Central Oregon Coast and Southern Oregon subareas; annual limit 6; possession 1 daily bag at sea and 3 daily bags on land.
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed
- Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Central Oregon Coast subarea (Humbug Mountain to Cape Falcon): spring all-depth May 1-Jul. 31 and summer all-depth Aug. 1-Oct. 31, seven days/week or until quota. No length limit; nearshore May 1-Oct. 31 may apply if an all-depth season closes early.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, “Pacific halibut sport regulations,” 2026 Recreational Pacific Halibut.
UPDATED April 29, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 17, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
ODFW marine zone regulations ↗The ODFW page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules and in-season actions are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Oregon (5)
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.