Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:Docket No. 260428-0118

Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action

Commerce Department, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — observed across 2 documents over 34 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Commerce Department is changing Pacific halibut catch limits for the West Coast during the 2026 fishing season, adjusting how much commercial and recreational fishers can harvest. West Coast fishing businesses, seafood dealers, and fishing charters should check the new halibut catch limits right away and adjust their operations to stay within the rules.

First seen

May 1, 2026

Last seen

Jun 4, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

Effective on

Monday, June 8, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·May 1, 2026·91 FR 23369

    Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan and Recreational Fishery Management Measures

    effective Apr 30, 2026#2026-08533

  2. Final·Jun 4, 2026·91 FR 33659

    Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; 2026 Catch Sharing Plan; Inseason Action

    effective Jun 8, 2026#2026-11249