National Fisherman

Halibut

Alaska’s commercial harvest of ~14 million pounds is 81% of its catch limit for 2024. Photo by Israel Patterson

Over 74 percent of Pacific halibut quota caught before Dec. 7 closure

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Leonard Leach of Alaska is one of the 2024 National Fisherman Highliners of the Year. Photo by the Leach family

2024 Highliner of the year: Leonard Leach

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Halibut longline survey southeast Alaska 2004 NOAA — Photo by NOAA Fisheries

NOAA proposes daily fee for charter vessel halibut anglers

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The halibut schooners Grant, Seymour and Vansee are yearly hauled out at Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op. Port Townsend Shipwrights Co-Op photo.

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Century-old halibut schooners restored in Port Townsend

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Canadians give thumbs-up to halibut deal with France

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The 34-foot, 53-year-old Dab Chick has gained five fish holds, a new fuel tank space (white hold) and a trolling cockpit at the transom. Coamings down the center of the deck will support a sliding drum on an I-beam. Veronica Staggs photo.

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Alaska yard helps fishermen diversify

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Halibut hanging on a hook. Photo by Raegan Cureton on Unsplash

BC judge fines halibut skipper $33K for fishing closed area

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Halibut longline survey southeast Alaska 2004 NOAA — NOAA photo

Canadians say France hogging halibut off Atlantic provinces

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Sitka opts not to join amicus brief in halibut bycatch case

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Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Homer approves resolution opposing Groundfish Forum on halibut bycatch

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Fishing communities are resilient. They have the knowledge, skills, and experience to adapt to challenges brought by changing climates. Photo by Brynn Thorn on Unsplash

Building climate resilience together with Alaska’s fishing communities

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