Can I Keep?Pacific halibut Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational pacific halibut size limits, bag limits and seasons in 4 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska (5 rules) | Unguided anglers: 2 per day, 4 in possession, no size limit. | Unguided anglers: 2 per day, 4 in possession, no size limit. | • January 1-January 31: Closed to halibut fishing. • February… |
| California (5 rules) | The daily bag and possession limit for Pacific halibut is one fish… | 1 per person | The recreational fishery for Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus… |
| Oregon (5 rules) | No length limit. | — | Closed for the remainder of 2026 |
| Washington (4 rules) | In all marine areas open to halibut fishing, there is a one-fish… | 1 per person | April 2 through June 30, seven days per week.; August 16 through… |