Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) — sea-fishing target species in Pacific Northwest

Pacific Halibut in Pacific Northwest

Hippoglossus stenolepis

USA — Washington & Oregon

Pacific Halibut in Pacific Northwest, USA — Washington & Oregon: peak season May-Aug. Typical marks: rocky reef, kelp forest, inlet.

Season in Pacific Northwest

Peak
May-Aug
Good
Apr, Sep
Possible
Mar, Oct

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Lugworm, Ragworm, Hardback Crab
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering

About this coast

Typical marks
rocky reef, kelp forest, inlet, river mouth, offshore bank
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Cool-temperate waters (< 17 °C summer peak)

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