Halibut Quota

Apply online here

Who Can Apply
To be eligible to lease halibut quota, you must:

  1. Be a BC Indigenous commercial fisher.
  2. Be the skipper of the vessel upon which the quota will be placed, and fish it directly.
  3. Have an L tab or FL tab for the vessel; that is, own an L tab or have evidence of a lease agreement for an L tab.
  4. Have gear already in place or available on applicant’s vessel.
  5. Be a current member of the Native Brotherhood.

 

When To Apply
Applications are accepted from October 1 to November 20 each year. Decisions are announced in December for the following year’s fishing season.

 

How To Apply

  1. Gather the following documents:
    1. Proof of Native Brotherhood membership
    2. Vessel Registration
    3. Photo of vessel
    4. Recent fishing log
  2. Scan each document, as copies need to be submitted with your application.
  3. Review the application form to ensure that you have all of the information required.
  4. Complete the application form below. Ensure that you have scanned copies of all required documents and all of the information requested BEFORE YOU BEGIN, as you must complete the online application in one session. Partially completed forms cannot be saved.