Halibut Regulations (2024)

Children are entitled to their own limits on their own licenses.  

Halibut Size Category Daily Limit Possession (trip) Limit Annual
Halibut 85cm to 126cm  1 1  
OR (not and) or or 10 combined
Halibut less than 85cm 1 2  

 *DFO PUBLIC NOTICE MARCH 2024

Halibut Length Weight Chart

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Halibut Length Weight Chart

" All halibut retained by the licence holder shall be immediately recorded in ink on the Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence. The area from which each halibut is caught and its length shall immediately be recorded on license.

Also note that packaging guidelines do not apply to our certified processing plant. Our services are permitted to cut your fish into 1lb portions or what ever size you like.  The following transportation regulations are only if you are NOT getting your fish vacuum packed by us and taking your fish home fresh.


DFO 2024 Halibut Regulations Public Notice


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