Halibut Broodstock Trips... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ggiannig89 · 11-08-2017, 06:50 AM

What are they breeding the fish for? For release? Or for a study?

Saba Slayer · 11-08-2017, 06:55 AM

Hubbs is raising Halibut for possible breeding and release...much like the WSB hatchery program.
We have two stocks of breeding fish...one from the Santa Monica Bay area and the other from the southern San Diego areas...both are down at the Hubbs Carlsbad facility.
The first fish CCA and Hubbs broodstock gathered at the beginning of this year have already spawned and produced baby halibut.

John M · 11-08-2017, 07:47 AM

Guys this is a worthwhile program that is trying to make our fish stocks better.

Years ago I toured the Carlsbad hatchery and saw the various stages of the WSB grow process.

At the time they were just starting to experiment with halibut. They had a couple of shallow tanks of small halibut all laying on top of each other. Looked pretty cool.

Look at this trip as a $50 donation to make your future fishing better.

I can't go on this one since I am leaving for Baja the next day.

John

goldenglory18 · 11-08-2017, 07:54 AM

Ohhhh, now I get it. You are looking for fish to be used for spawning purposes. Got it.

Awesome idea. Possibly the best reason ever to catch and release. Unfortunately I have to work both of those days but this is a fantastic idea. Very cool.

Good luck to all that attend!

Hunters Pa · 11-08-2017, 02:18 PM

Heavy schedule both days at work.

I can't catch halibut anyway.

PapaDave · 11-09-2017, 07:50 AM

I'll go for the trip on the 21rst.

kaya_one · 11-13-2017, 07:49 PM

bump.
The mid-work week dates don't work for me and maybe most of us. Weekend Warrior here.
My questions if on a weekend would be (might help for others)...
What harbor/landing?
What duration of boat trip - 1/2 day, full day?

They should do a buy in jackpot to make things fun.

Get a weekend date and I'd be in...sounds fun.

I went on Lyall's bass tagging trip a few years back and that was good fun.

11-08-2017, 06:55 AM	#2
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	HSWI Hubbs is raising Halibut for possible breeding and release...much like the WSB hatchery program. We have two stocks of breeding fish...one from the Santa Monica Bay area and the other from the southern San Diego areas...both are down at the Hubbs Carlsbad facility. The first fish CCA and Hubbs broodstock gathered at the beginning of this year have already spawned and produced baby halibut. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

11-09-2017, 07:50 AM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I'll go for the trip on the 21rst. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

11-13-2017, 07:49 PM	#7
kaya_one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Encinitas Posts: 257	CCA Member bump. The mid-work week dates don't work for me and maybe most of us. Weekend Warrior here. My questions if on a weekend would be (might help for others)... What harbor/landing? What duration of boat trip - 1/2 day, full day? They should do a buy in jackpot to make things fun. Get a weekend date and I'd be in...sounds fun. I went on Lyall's bass tagging trip a few years back and that was good fun.

11-08-2017, 06:50 AM	#1
Ggiannig89 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: El Cajon Posts: 512	What are they breeding the fish for? For release? Or for a study?

11-08-2017, 07:47 AM	#3
John M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Escondido Posts: 89	Guys this is a worthwhile program that is trying to make our fish stocks better. Years ago I toured the Carlsbad hatchery and saw the various stages of the WSB grow process. At the time they were just starting to experiment with halibut. They had a couple of shallow tanks of small halibut all laying on top of each other. Looked pretty cool. Look at this trip as a $50 donation to make your future fishing better. I can't go on this one since I am leaving for Baja the next day. John

11-08-2017, 07:54 AM	#4
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	Ohhhh, now I get it. You are looking for fish to be used for spawning purposes. Got it. Awesome idea. Possibly the best reason ever to catch and release. Unfortunately I have to work both of those days but this is a fantastic idea. Very cool. Good luck to all that attend!

11-08-2017, 02:18 PM	#5
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Heavy schedule both days at work. I can't catch halibut anyway.