Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR):
Six days have been added to the all-depth Pacific halibut fishery for the Columbia River: June 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23 (Mondays and Tuesdays). Anglers have the opportunity to harvest Pacific halibut at all-depths every Thursday, Friday and Sunday for the remainder of June as well. There is no all-depth halibut fishing on June 29 (Monday) and June 30 (Tuesday). The all-depth fishery will be closed during the month of July, though back-up dates for August and September will be posted if quota allows (at a later time). This subarea will close on September 30 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is one Pacific halibut.
Central Oregon Coast subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt.):
The Central Oregon Coast subarea remains open seven days per week at all-depths until October 31 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut. The Central Oregon Coast subarea has greater than 85 percent of the original quota allocation remaining.
Southern Oregon subarea (Humbug Mt. to OR/CA border):
The all-depth halibut fishery remains open, seven days per week, until October 31 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut. The Southern Oregon subarea has 100 percent of the original quota allocation remaining.
To find current catch estimates, visit the quota tracking webpage: www.dfw.state.or.us/MRP/finfish/halibut/estimates/halcatch2026.asp
For additional information see the ODFW recreational halibut webpage: myodfw.com/pacific-halibut-sport-regulations
Reminder: Beginning in 2026, an Ocean Endorsement is required for most anglers fishing in the ocean from beaches, jetties, and boats except when taking shellfish or when fishing for and retaining salmon or steelhead unless other marine finfish are retained. For more information on requirements and fees, please visit myodfw.com/articles/ocean-endorsement.
For more information on tagging halibut and salmon, see: Tips for e-tagging fish and game | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife
