NORTH COAST, Calif. – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the public to attend a meeting to discuss the 2015 recreational Pacific halibut fishing season dates under consideration for California.

The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the city of Eureka Wharfinger Building in the Bay Room, located at 1 Marina Way, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The meeting will provide information on Pacific halibut management and include a discussion on 2015 season options for the recreational fishery.

The public is encouraged to provide input to managers and representatives that will aid in the development of future Pacific halibut management for 2015 and beyond.

Pacific halibut fishing regulations are developed through a collaborative regulatory process involving the Pacific Fishery Management Council, National Marine Fisheries Service, California Fish and Game Commission and the International Pacific Halibut Commission.

For more information regarding Pacific halibut management, refer to the CDFW Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/pacifichalibut.asp .