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Published on: 6/22/2008
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The majority of halibut fishing in the Bay is recreational, said Travis Tanaka, an associate marine biologist for the state Department of Fish & Game.
Tanaka said data are not available to compare this year's halibut season with others, but there has been talk there will be more of the fish meeting the 22-inch
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Tanaka said a halibut-stock assessment, which would estimate the amount of the fish out there, is planned.That would lead to a fishery management plan that would include fishing guidelines.He said the timing of the assessment has nothing to do with this year's catch, the halibut was just next in line for assessment.
He said the halibut population has historically been considered healthy.