How Throwing the Big Ones Back Could Keep Halibut Fishery on a Roll

January 8, 2021 Paul Withers, CBC News

You’ve heard of throwing back the little fish — what about throwing back the big ones?

Orca Bay Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens in Gluten Free Battered Halibut

October 27, 2020 Orca Bay Foods

Orca Bay Foods of Seattle, WA is recalling 4,450 lb. (356 cases) of 10 oz. retail box Trader Joe’s brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut SKU 00503822, because it contains undeclared wheat and milk allergens.

Alaska Halibut Fishermen Face a Flattened Market and Fire-Sale Prices Amid Coronavirus Crisis

The Pacific halibut fishery opened on March 14 amid little fanfare and flattened markets.

Halibut in Steady Decline Throughout Pacific, Says Commission

That was the message from the International Pacific Halibut Commission at its November meeting in Seattle. The commission oversees halibut stock research and sets catch limits for nine fishing regions ranging from northern California to British Columbia to the Bering Sea.

Seawatch: Homer Regains ‘Halibut Capital Of The World’ Title

November 29, 2019 Cristy Fry, Peninsula Clarion

As the 2019 halibut season wrapped up on Nov. 15, Homer reclaimed its spot at the top of the ports with a total of 2.51 million pounds landed, compared to Kodiak with 2.05 million pounds. Seward came in third with 1.97 million pounds, according to the National Marine Fisheries Service.