Washington Pacific Halibut 2022: Summary of Non-Treaty Recreational and Commercial Fisheries

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Published: January 2023

Pages: 22

Publication number: FPA 23-02

Author(s): Lorna Wargo and Whitney Roberts

This report provides an overview of the non-treaty 2022 recreational and commercial fisheries for Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) in the Washington portion of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) regulatory area 2A (Area 2A) and summarizes management actions taken during the year. The report also includes 2023 recreational halibut fishery planning and recommended season structure.