# Pacific Halibut Fisheries of the West Coast; Management Measures for the 2024 Area 2A Pacific Halibut Directed Commercial Fishery
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2024-05-10 · Effective 2024-06-25 · 89 FR 40417
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-10185
- **Category:** fishery-mgmt
- **Region:** west coast
- **Species:** halibut
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 40417
- **Publication date:** 2024-05-10
- **Effective date:** 2024-06-25
- **NOAA docket:** Docket No. 240506-0128
## Abstract

NMFS is implementing fishing periods and fishing period limits for the 2024 Pacific halibut non-tribal directed commercial fishery off the West Coast south of Point Chehalis, WA. This action establishes two fishing periods, June 25-27 and July 9-11, 2024. NMFS is also implementing vessel catch limits applicable to eight vessel size classes. These actions are intended to conserve Pacific halibut and provide fishing opportunity where available.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/10/2024-10185/pacific-halibut-fisheries-of-the-west-coast-management-measures-for-the-2024-area-2a-pacific-halibut)
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