Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife would like input about the proposed additional halibut days in Mid-August through September. Remember though, these proposed sport fishing dates have not yet been approved so don’t try to plan trips until WDFW officials announce official dates.

Washington Recreational Halibut
Initial Late Season Proposal
2023
Objectives

1. Provide opportunity across all areas
2. Attempt to fully utilize WA quota.
3. All dates subject to available WA quota.
4. Consider sampling constraints when setting schedule.

Puget Sound, Area 5-10
 Open August 17 – September 30, or until WA quota achieved.
 7 days/week
North Coast
 Open August 17 – September 30, or until WA quota achieved.
 7 days/week.
South Coast and Columbia River*
 Open 4 additional days in each area, same days, 2 in August and 2 in September
 Options – choice is which specific days.
August.
 1. Open Friday and Saturday, August 25 and 26
OR
 2. Open Saturday and Sunday, August 26 and 27

AND
September
 1. Open Friday and Saturday, September 8 and 9
OR
 2. Open Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10
AND
 Open Friday, September 22
OR
 Open Saturday, September 23

Lorna L. Wargo

Intergovernmental Ocean Policy Coordinator

Fish Program

Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife

1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Lorna.Wargo@dfw.wa.gov

360-581-5611