Halibut Regulations 2026 April 1

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

Halibut Size Daily Limit Possession (trip) Limit Annual
Maximum size 112 cm
(which is approximate 40 pounds or less)
44 inches = 112 cm
1 1  10

 

*DFO PUBLIC NOTICE media/documents/pdf/2026-halibut-fishery-notice.pdf


HALIBUT LENGTH WEIGHT CALCULATOR

Pacific Halibut Length-Weight Calculator   Calculated Lenght Weights Canada Halibut   Did you know that pacific Halibut Length to Weight Caluclaitons are available online ?

Each fish is unique and this tool helps you determine the gross overall weight.

Canada is in IPHC regulatory area 4B.

Go ahead and use the online calculator

https://www.iphc.int/pacific-halibut-length-weight-calculator/


Sources - International Pacific Halibut Commission www.iphc.int
 

NET - HALIBUT LENGTH WEIGHT CHART

This is guts out and gilled and bled.

Inches:

New Halibut Length Weight Chart Canada 2B


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