Final Rulemaking: Chapter 34 Groundfish-Halibut 2025

The final rulemaking of Chapter 34 Groundfish has published. Attached to this notice are the Chapter 34 rulemaking package and the 2025 Halibut Compliance Guide for Maine State Waters Halibut Fishing Regulations.

This regulation aligns expected halibut catch in Maine's territorial waters with the state waters sub-component established in the New England Fishery Management Council's Framework 69 to the Northeast Multispecies Fishery Management Plan. This regulation prohibits fishing for Atlantic halibut in Maine's territorial waters on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the Maine halibut season. It also reduces the number of allowable hooks for commercial vessels from 250 to 200 hooks and clarifies that individuals fishing for halibut recreationally are limited to 100 hooks both per person and per vessel.

Regards,

Corrin Flora
Marine Resources Management Coordinator
Maine Department of Marine Resources
21 State House Station, 32 Blossom Lane
Augusta, ME 04333-0021
[email protected]
(207) 446-8126 (mobile)

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