International trade · 01/05/2026Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read
Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures Final Rule
Summary
The final rule approves changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the International Pacific Halibut Commission's Regulatory Area 2A off Washington, Oregon, and California, and implements management measures for the 2026 recreational fisheries in the area, aiming to conserve Pacific halibut while increasing angler opportunities.
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