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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.

2026
SOURCEODFW marine zone regulations ↗UPDATED APRIL 29, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The ODFW page is an informational summary; the applicable administrative rules and in-season actions are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Pacific HalibutCentral 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. · Listed season windows: May 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed · Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 31, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed open2 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.—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
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 14, 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.

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.