IPHC Regulatory Area 2A Pacific Halibut Permit Application Period 2027

NOAA announces the opening of the application period for all halibut permits for International Pacific Halibut Commission Area 2A. Applications will be available through the NOAA Fisheries Pacific Coast Groundfish and Halibut Portal beginning December 16, 2026. Complete applications for 2027 are due on the following days:

• Directed Commercial Fishery - March 15th
• Incidental Commercial Halibut during the Salmon Troll Fishery - March 15th
• Incidental Commercial Halibut during the Longline Sablefish Fishery - March 15th
• Joint Directed Commercial Fishery AND Incidental Commercial Halibut during the Longline Sablefish Fishery - March 15th
• Recreational Charter Fishery - No deadline

A complete application consists of all required information, registration documentation (USCG Federal Documentation, State Registration Documentation, or current marine survey), and payment of the required fee. NOAA Fisheries may decline on an incomplete application. Late applications will not be accepted.

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For Pacific halibut permits information, visit Pacific Halibut Permits or contact the Permits Branch at 562-980-4238 or [email protected] .

For more information on Pacific halibut fishing, visit Pacific Halibut on the West Coast or contact the West Coast Region Pacific halibut team at [email protected] .