The northern coastal halibut fishery is set to reopen on Saturday, May 28, after state Fish and Wildlife fishery managers determined enough remained in the catch quota. “We have a little more than ...

The good times for halibut fishing continue to roll on from northern Puget Sound into the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. “It has been crazy out here for halibut with lots of fish being caught, but I ...

This story was supported by grants from the Pulitzer Center and the Alaska Center for Excellence in Journalism, in partnership with The Seattle Times and Northern Journal. Last of three parts. Fish ...

· Overview: The largest of all flatfish, halibut have been caught up to 8 feet long and 4 feet wide and can weigh more than 600 pounds. A lot of fisherman refer to these fish as “whales” or “barn ...