Halibut Regulations 2026 April 1
Children are entitled to their own limits on their own licenses.
| Halibut Size | Daily Limit | Possession (trip) Limit | Annual |
| Maximum size 112 cm (which is approximate 40 pounds or less) 44 inches = 112 cm | 1 | 1 | 10 |
*DFO PUBLIC NOTICE media/documents/pdf/2026-halibut-fishery-notice.pdf
HALIBUT LENGTH WEIGHT CALCULATOR
Did you know that pacific Halibut Length to Weight Caluclaitons are available online ?
Each fish is unique and this tool helps you determine the gross overall weight.
Canada is in IPHC regulatory area 4B.
Go ahead and use the online calculator
https://www.iphc.int/pacific-halibut-length-weight-calculator/
Each fish is unique and this tool helps you determine the gross overall weight.
Canada is in IPHC regulatory area 4B.
Go ahead and use the online calculator
https://www.iphc.int/pacific-halibut-length-weight-calculator/
Sources - International Pacific Halibut Commission www.iphc.int
NET - HALIBUT LENGTH WEIGHT CHART
This is guts out and gilled and bled.Inches:
Also note that packaging guidelines do not apply to our certified processing plant. Our services are permitted to cut your fish into 1lb portions or what ever size you like. The following transportation regulations are only if you are NOT getting your fish vacuum packed by us and taking your fish home fresh.
