ODFW release - Columbia River subarea (Leadbetter Pt., WA to Cape Falcon, OR):  Five new days have been added to the all-depth halibut fishery for the Columbia River: June 9, 10, 16, 17, and 30 (Mondays and Tuesdays). Anglers have the opportunity to harvest Pacific halibut at all-depths every Thursday, Friday and Sunday for the remainder of June as well. There is no all-depth halibut fishing on June 23 (Monday) and June 24 (Tuesday). The nearshore fishery remains open Mondays-Wednesdays on days when all-depth halibut fishing is closed. The all-depth fishery will be closed during the month of July, though back-up dates for August and September will be posted if quota allows (at a later time). This subarea will close on September 30 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is one Pacific halibut.  Central Oregon Coast subarea (Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt.):  The Central Oregon Coast subarea remains open seven days per week at all-depths until October 31 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut. The Central Oregon Coast subarea has greater than 75% of the original quota allocation remaining.  Southern Oregon subarea (Humbug Mt. to OR/CA boarder):  The all-depth halibut fishery remains open, seven days per week, until October 31 or when quota is attained. The daily bag limit is two Pacific halibut.   The use of dead fish as bait:  Dead fish, preserved fish, parts of fish and shellfish, and fish eggs may be used as bait. Please see list of exceptions on page 18 of the ODFW 2025 Sport Fishing Regulations book: www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/resources/OR/25ORFW_LR.pdf  For additional information see the ODFW recreational halibut webpage: https://myodfw.com/pacific-halibut-sport-regulations  Tagging Pacific Halibut Graphic.png  For more information on tagging halibut and salmon, see: Tips for e-tagging fish and game | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.