ODFW hosts July 29 public meeting on 2026 sport Pacific halibut season

NEWPORT, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is hosting a public meeting on July 29 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. to get input on the 2026 recreational Pacific halibut season. The meeting is being held in the conference room of the ODFW office, 2040 SE Marine Science Dr. in Newport with a virtual (online) option.

ODFW manages Pacific halibut in partnership with the International Pacific Halibut Commission, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council), and the National Marine Fisheries Service. ODFW is asking the public for feedback on providing angling opportunities and flexibility for anglers. ODFW gives the Council recommendations in setting Pacific halibut seasons and regulations at their September meeting with consideration of the public's request.

ODFW's marine fishery managers will also give a brief update on how the 2025 bottomfish season is progressing. More in-depth meetings on the 2026 bottomfish season will take place in late September or early October – meetings will be announced to the public.

Information presented at the meeting will be available by July 25 on the ODFW recreational bottomfish and Pacific halibut webpages.

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