Pacific Halibut
Hippoglossus stenolepis
The largest flatfish in the Pacific — a deep-water giant and cornerstone gamefish of Alaska and the West Coast.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Off season
Feb
Off season
Mar
Slow
Apr
Good
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Prime
Oct
Good
Nov
Slow
Dec
Off season
Best Techniques
- deep drop bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- circle hook bait
- jigging
Top Baits
- whole herring
- octopus chunks
- salmon bellies
- large lead-head jigs
- spreader bar with bait
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