Other finfish

Halibut

Open for retention in 29 of the 29 zones that list halibut. Click through to a zone for the full detail.

Rules merged from DFO baseline + notices, refreshed 2h ago

Open now

29 total
ZoneRuleSource
Area 121West Coast Vancouver Island offshore including Switftsure BankHalibut is open in 121 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletHalibut is open in 25,125 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 3Portland Inlet, Alaska borderHalibut is open in 3,103 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 21Nitinat Lake,Tzuquanah PointHalibut is open in 21 and 22 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 12Port Hardy, Robson BightHalibut is open in 12 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, SquamishHalibut is open in 28 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 24Tofino, Flores Island, Meares Island, Vargas IslandHalibut is open in 24,124 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 11Bramham Point, Cape CautionHalibut is open in 11,111 (daily limit 2, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source

Everywhere else

Every zone that lists halibut shows it open right now. Nothing closed or restricted in the 29 zones on record.

This is a plain-language summary, not the regulation itself. Always confirm at the source link before you fish. Rules can change without notice.
You need a licence before you fishSaltwater / tidal waters (salmon, halibut, rockfish, crab, prawn): get a BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence (DFO).

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