New halibut regs

[elim]

I just read that the SE will change over to 1 fish a day and a 37" max length?WOW this will kill the charters in the south for sure.

[Bullelkklr]

You been in the backcountry for a couple months ?

[elim]

No just a slow learner.

[halibutcollier]

Did they seriously max that at 37"? There isn't even a slot? That is messed up!! To bad the public sector doesn't have a huge pot of money to hire lobbyists.

[redleader]

I just read that the SE will change over to 1 fish a day and a 37" max length?WOW this will kill the charters in the south for sure.

is that for charters only or also private anglers?

[elim]

charter only.It is not official.Lets hope it never does.

[Bullelkklr]

It is official I am pretty sure.

[ocnfish]

here it is


http://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/sust...ibut/sport.htm

[polardds]

Don't worry the SE requirements will be here in South Central soon enough. Then there will be lots of cheap charter permits for sale.

[AKBassking]

It won't be long and all we will be able to keep are arrowtooth!!!!!

[Jisler]

17. How many halibut may my anglers catch and retain?
For 2011, the charter bag limit for Area 3A is two halibut of any size per day per angler unless a more restrictive bag limit applies in federal regulations at 50 CFR 300.65. For Area 2C the daily bag limit is one halibut per charter vessel angler per calendar day that is no longer than 37 inches (93.9 cm) with the head on. The filleted halibut carcass must be retained onboard the vessel.

[elim]

I guess if you are looking to buy some really nice boats for super cheap it is a great idea.I am sure with in a season the market will be flooded with boats.

Don't worry the SE requirements will be here in South Central soon enough. Then there will be lots of cheap charter permits for sale.