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The Pacific Fishery Management Council manages fisheries for approximately 119 species of salmon, groundfish, coastal pelagic species (sardines, anchovies, and mackerel), and highly migratory species (tunas, sharks, and swordfish) on the West Coast of the United States. We are one of eight regional fishery management councils established by Congress in 1976.
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Upcoming Council Meeting
November Council Meeting
Nov 13-18, 2026
Garden Grove, CA
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Previous Council Meeting
September Council Meeting
Sep 17-21, 2026
Vancouver, WA
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