Sport Charter Halibut Fishing - Southeast Alaska
International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 2C
Summary of new rules for Area 2C
- Anglers fishing from a charter vessel are limited to one halibut per calendar day.
- A charter vessel angler may use only one fishing line. No more than six lines are allowed on a charter vessel fishing for halibut.
- Charter operators, guides and crew may not catch and retain halibut during a charter fishing trip.
- Anglers’ names and fishing license numbers are recorded in the trip log book.
- Anglers retaining halibut must sign the log at the end of the charter vessel fishing trip.
- A halibut on a charter vessel may be cut into no more than two ventral (bottom side) pieces, two dorsal (top side) pieces and two cheeks, all with the skin on.
NOTE: This is a summary. For complete regulations and annual management measures, visit: alaskafisheries.noaa.gov and www.sf.adfg.state.ak.us.
Please dispose of charter halibut fishing offal at sea. If discarded on land, it attracts bears. If discarded in harbors, it attracts sea lions.
Small Entity Compliance Guide for 2009