License Application Information - Changes and Contacts

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License changes

Vessel license may be changed from an Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery License or Incidental Sablefish Fishery License to Directed Commercial License until 30 April.
Vessel license may be changed from an Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery License or Directed Commercial License to Incidental Sablefish Fishery License until 29 May.
Vessel license may be changed from a Directed Commercial License or Incidental Sablefish Fishery License to Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery License until 15 March.
Any changes must be requested by emailing Secretariat@iphc.int and must be received by the application deadline.
No changes will be issued as of 23:59 hours 29 May.

Where to seek more information

IPHC licenses: IPHC Licensing Department (206) 634-1838 or secretariat@iphc.int.
Pacific halibut catch during the salmon troll fishery: (number of Pacific halibut allowed per salmon, other licenses, dates, etc.)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries automated hotline: (800) 662-9825 (option 7)
- Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDF&W): (360) 902-2464 (option 4)
- Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODF&W): (541) 867-4741
- California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDF&W): (707) 445-6493

Pacific halibut catch during the longline sablefish fishery: (amount of Pacific halibut per vessel, other licenses and endorsement, dates, etc.)
- NOAA Fisheries automated hotline: (800) 662-9825 (option 7)
- NOAA Fisheries: (206) 526-6140