# Pacific Halibut Fisheries; Oregon Sport Fisheries
> **Rule** · Inseason action; request for comments. · Published 2003-08-14 · Effective 2003-08-14 · 68 FR 48572
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-20680
- **Category:** catch-limit
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 68 FR 48572
- **Publication date:** 2003-08-14
- **Effective date:** 2003-08-14
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 030124019-3040-02
## Abstract

NMFS announces changes to the regulations for the Area 2A sport halibut fisheries off the central coast of Oregon. This action would make additional potential season reopening dates available to halibut fishing in the Oregon central coast recreational fishing subarea. The purpose of this action is to allow increased access to Oregon's central coast recreational halibut quota.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/14/03-20680/pacific-halibut-fisheries-oregon-sport-fisheries)
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