More days to fish for halibut in the Columbia River

Federal regulators added five new fishing days in June for recreational halibut fishing in the Columbia River subarea. This change allows anglers more opportunities to catch halibut and helps meet the total recreational fishing quota for the year.

Fishing quotas are set annually, and if they are not met, it means less economic activity for local communities and potentially wasted fishing opportunities. Adding specific fishing days is a common way regulators fine-tune access to ensure the quota is fully utilized without exceeding it. This small adjustment helps keep the local recreational fishing economy stable.