SEATTLE – In accordance with the IPHC Fishery Regulations, Section 9 (Commercial Fishing Periods), “All commercial fishing for Pacific halibut in all IPHC Regulatory Areas shall cease for the year at 23:59 local time on 7 December.”
New Logbook Submission Requirement
The IPHC reminds vessel operators fishing in waters in and off Alaska and IPHC Regulatory Area 2A of the following new requirement under Section 19 of the IPHC Fishery Regulations, effective this year:
• Logbooks must be submitted to the Commission within 30 days of the fishing period closing date if not previously submitted.
We hope everyone had a safe fishing year and look forward to seeing you all at the 101st Session of the IPHC Annual Meeting (AM101) in Vancouver, BC, Canada in January 2025.
For further information please contact the IPHC Secretariat at secretariat@iphc.int or +1-206-634-1838.
IPHC Secretariat
International Pacific Halibut Commission
2320 W. Commodore Way, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98199-1287
206-634-1838 | www.iphc.int
