New IPHC length/weight tables for Area 2A

The IPHC has come out with new length/weight tables for each of their management areas. Here's a link to 2A (WA, OR, N. Calif.)

https://www.iphc.int/uploads/pdf/lwt/iphc-2022-lwt-2aimperial.pdf

How come my favorite 53 inch halibut lost 20 lbs?
Is the old scale too generous, southern halibut skinnier than northern halibut, or have our halibut shrunk over time?

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Try this link


http://iphc.int/management/research-and-monitoring/pacific-halibut-length-weight-relationships

I was thinking the same thing. Kings and halibut are surprisingly similar in proportional length/weight relationships. Was shocked to see that a 44 inch halibut is only 28 pounds. A 44 inch Kenai king weighs 38-39 pounds.

Then I saw this... net weight vs live weight.

Net weight: The weight of a fish with head and internal organs removed. In Pacific halibut, that is approximately 75% of the round weight. (c.f. round weight)

Details, details....

Doh!
Thanks for pointing that out, makes me feel better!
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