Pacific Halibut (also known as Halibut, Barn Door) in Oregon. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the ODFW guide, 2026.
In Oregon, Pacific Halibut has no minimum legal size and the daily bag limit is 2 (Central/Southern Oregon subareas; 1 in others); 6 per year. Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Subareas: Columbia River (Cape Falcon, OR to Leadbetter Point, WA); Central Oregon Coast (Humbug Mountain to Cape Falcon); Southern Oregon (OR/CA border to Humbug Mountain). Daily bag differs by subarea. Oregon ocean (state + federal) waters, managed by subarea (Columbia River, Central Oregon Coast, Southern Oregon). Daily bag differs by subarea. All-depth seasons plus a Central Oregon Coast nearshore option from shore to the 40-fathom regulatory line. Functional descending device mandatory on board when fishing halibut (must release rockfish seaward of the 30-fathom line).
These limits are pulled from the ODFW sport fishing regulations. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
Oregon requires a fishing licence for anyone aged 12 or older; some fisheries (halibut, salmon, steelhead) also need a Combined Angling Tag or endorsement. ODFW licences.
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