The Valdez Halibut Derby record, set in 2017, stands at 374 pounds. For comparison, the all-tackle world record for Pacific ...

Pacific halibut are right-eyed flatfish. This is also the most elongated fish of the group. It's body width is only about a third of its length. Unlike other flatfish, its tail is crescent-shaped ...

Dock Totals 6/8 – 6/14: 2728 anglers aboard 125 half-day to 3-day trips out of San Diego landings over the past week caught ...

International Pacific Halibut Commission . Another trend is a shift in halibut distribution back to the central and western Gulf of Alaska (Region 3), where most of the stock occurs.

This season’s silver lining is Pacific halibut, which, thanks to that shortage might finally get its moment in the spotlight. And halibut is a fish with charms all its own.

The Pacific halibut (Hippoglossostinolepis) is a remarkable flatfish known for its massive size, with some individuals reaching over eight feet in length and weighing more than 500 pounds. This ...

Additional days have been added to the summer all-depth Pacific halibut fishery in the Columbia River and Central Coast subareas. Between Leadbetter Point, Washington ...

The 5 anglers and crew landed 7 Pacific halibut right in a row while using black cod (sablefish) fillets and carcasses for bait. The fish ranged from 16 to 45 pounds, with her fish weighing a ...