Joshua Auckland landed this nice Pacific halibut last Thursday while fishing out of Eureka. The Pacific halibut bite has been off and on this week, mostly due to changing ocean conditions. The marine forecast for the coming weekend is looking favorable for saltwater anglers.

Cloverdale resident Fred Kramer, right, landed one of the seasons first Pacific halibut on Wednesday while fishing out of Eureka with skipper Marc Schmidt, pictured left. The Pacific halibut season will run from May 1 through the end of Oct., or until the 39,000 pound-quota is met, whichever is earlier.

2018 Large Sport Pacific Halibut, courtesy of CDFW.