Halibut is kosher according to Jewish dietary law. It has the fins and scales required by kashrut.

Is Halibut kosher?

Yes — Halibut is kosher under Jewish dietary law.

Halibut has fins and scales, which are the two requirements for kosher fish under Jewish dietary law (Leviticus 11:9-12).

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Scientific name: Hippoglossus hippoglossus (Atlantic) / Hippoglossus stenolepis (Pacific)
Hebrew name: הליבוט
Also known as: Atlantic Halibut, Pacific Halibut, California Halibut, Chicken Halibut
Habitat: North Atlantic, North Pacific, cold deep waters
Kosher status: Kosher

About Halibut

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Source: kosherfish.co/kosher-fish-list (snapshot 2025-12-19)