Licence Application Information - Changes and Contacts

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Licence changes

Vessel licence may be changed from an Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery Licence or Incidental Sablefish Fishery Licence to Directed Commercial Licence until 02 May.
Vessel licence may be changed from an Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery Licence or Directed Commercial Licence to Incidental Sablefish Fishery Licence until 30 May.
Vessel licence may be changed from a Directed Commercial Licence or Incidental Sablefish Fishery Licence to Incidental to Salmon Troll Fishery Licence 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 30 May.

Where to seek more information

IPHC licences: IPHC Licensing (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 licences and endorsement, dates, etc.)
- NOAA Fisheries automated hotline: (800) 662-9825 (option 7)
- NOAA Fisheries: (206) 526-6140