Federal Register #2026-15093

NOAA Inseason Adjustment to 2026 Pacific Halibut Recreational Fishing Dates in Washington and Columbia River

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a regulatory adjustment for the 2026 Pacific halibut recreational fishery in Washington and the Columbia River subareas. - Government Buyer: - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Commerce - Scope of Action: - Inseason adjustment to the 2026 Pacific halibut recreational fishing season in IPHC Area 2A - Additional fishing dates added in August and September for the following subareas: - Puget Sound - North Coast - South Coast - Columbia River - Purpose and Impact: - Aims to provide more fishing opportunities for recreational anglers - Ensures recreational fishery allocations are met without exceeding catch limits - Benefits local recreational fishing businesses and communities - Notable Details: - No procurement of products or services is involved - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - This is a regulatory action, not a solicitation or contract opportunity

Description

NMFS announces an inseason action for the Pacific halibut recreational fishery in the International Pacific Halibut Commission's regulatory Area 2A. This action adds fishing dates in August and September in the Columbia River and Washington subareas to provide additional fishing opportunity for anglers in 2026. The action is necessary to achieve the overall recreational fishery allocations for Area 2A established in the Pacific Fishery Management Council's 2026 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and the 2026 IPHC regulations. The rule is effective from July 24, 2026 through September 30, 2026, with comments due by August 11, 2026.

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