Managing Pacific coast fisheries
Whether you are interested in fish because they’re your livelihood, your joy, your food, or your job, we have a way for you to get involved.
A transparent public process
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.
Upcoming Council Meeting
Webinar
This meeting will be conducted online only. Online meeting participation details will be posted as they become available.
Previous Council Meeting
Webinar
This meeting will be conducted online only. Online meeting participation details will be posted as they become available.
Recent news
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2020 MOTIONS IN WRITING
- National Marine Fisheries Service publishes proposed “List of Fisheries” for 2021; requests comments
- Climate and Communities Core Team to hold online meeting September 29, 2020
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting September 29, 2020
- Pre-Meeting Video Briefing for Agenda Item F.2., Fishery Ecosystem Plan Update (September 2020 Council meeting)
- Ad Hoc Southern Oregon Northern California Coast Coho Workgroup to hold online meeting October 6-7, 2020
- Proposed rule to delay implementation of the Electronic Monitoring Program for the West Coast Groundfish Trawl Rationalization Program
- September 2020 Briefing Book
- Ad Hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup to hold online meeting September 29-30, 2020
Upcoming events
- Ad Hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup to hold online meeting September 29-30, 202029 September 2020
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting September 29, 202029 September 2020
- Climate and Communities Core Team to hold online meeting September 29, 202029 September 2020
- Ad Hoc Southern Oregon Northern California Coast Coho Workgroup to hold online meeting October 6-7, 20206 October 2020
- November 12-13 & 16-20, 2020 Council Meeting13 November 2020
Groundfish
Salmon
Coastal Pelagic Species
Highly Migratory Species
Ecosystem-Based Management
Habitat
Pacific Halibut
Electronic Monitoring
Get involved
Whether you are interested in fish because they’re your livelihood, your joy, your food, or your job, we have a way for you to get involved.