2013-14 HALIBUT LIMITS

Halibut fishing is currently OPEN for most of the coast. Effective April 1, 2013 until further notice, the maximum size limit for halibut is 126 cm head on. The daily limit is one (1) and the possession limit for halibut is two (2, of which one must be less than 83 cm head-on and one must be less than 126 cm head-on. The annual limit effective April 1, 2013 is six (6). The "head-on" measurement is from the centre of the tail, to the foremost end of the lower lip, and applies to halibut in your possession while angling or transporting fish to your residence.

Only a Canadian resident may fish for or retain halibut under an electronic licence in management Areas 121, 23 and 123.