Pacific Council advances 2027 halibut catch-sharing plan options for public review
September 20, 2026 | Fishery Management Council, Pacific, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
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Council staff and state agencies presented reports and options for changes to the 2027 commercial and recreational halibut catch-sharing plan for IPHC Area 2A. NMFS reported updated attainment at 75.3% for Area 2A overall and described recent in‑season actions that raised regional attainment.
Washington and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife representatives outlined proposed recreational season alternatives. After advisory reports and discussion, Councilmember Heather Hall moved that the council adopt for public review: status-quo directed commercial season structure and the recreational proposals from WDFW and ODFW. Hall's motion language read: "I move the council adopt for public review, status quo directed commercial fisheries season structure, and the proposals for the recreational fisheries in the WDFW and ODFW reports under this agenda item." The motion was seconded, called, and carried unanimously.
Staff will prepare the proposals for the public-review process and return to the council for final action in November.
Washington and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife representatives outlined proposed recreational season alternatives. After advisory reports and discussion, Councilmember Heather Hall moved that the council adopt for public review: status-quo directed commercial season structure and the recreational proposals from WDFW and ODFW. Hall's motion language read: "I move the council adopt for public review, status quo directed commercial fisheries season structure, and the proposals for the recreational fisheries in the WDFW and ODFW reports under this agenda item." The motion was seconded, called, and carried unanimously.
Staff will prepare the proposals for the public-review process and return to the council for final action in November.
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