REGULATIONS / WASHINGTON

LISTED LIMIT

1 fish daily; 6 fish annual; possession limit 2 daily limits (1 daily limit while aboard vessel).

LISTED SEASON WINDOWS

• Apr 30, 2026 through Apr 30, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 1, 2026 through May 1, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 3, 2026 through May 3, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 5, 2026 through May 5, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 7, 2026 through May 7, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 8, 2026 through May 8, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 10, 2026 through May 10, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 12, 2026 through May 12, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 14, 2026 through May 14, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 15, 2026 through May 15, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 17, 2026 through May 17, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 19, 2026 through May 19, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 21, 2026 through May 21, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 22, 2026 through May 22, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 24, 2026 through May 24, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 26, 2026 through May 26, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 28, 2026 through May 28, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 29, 2026 through May 29, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• May 31, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 2, 2026 through Jun 2, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 4, 2026 through Jun 4, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 7, 2026 through Jun 7, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 9, 2026 through Jun 9, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 11, 2026 through Jun 11, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 14, 2026 through Jun 14, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 16, 2026 through Jun 16, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 18, 2026 through Jun 18, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 21, 2026 through Jun 21, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 23, 2026 through Jun 23, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 25, 2026 through Jun 25, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 28, 2026 through Jun 28, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Jun 30, 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 · 1 fish listed
• Aug 8, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026 · 1 fish listed

APPLICABILITY

South Coast Marine Area 2 (Westport-Ocean Shores), all-depth fishery. Listed open dates may close early if quota is taken; Aug. 8-Sep. 30 opens only if quota remains. No minimum size.

SOURCE AUTHORITY

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, “Halibut fishing starts April 2 in Puget Sound marine areas and April 30 in coastal marine areas” (2026) and “South Coast halibut and bottomfish seasons and regulations.”

UPDATED March 11, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

The WDFW page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations and emergency rules 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.