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Pacific Fishery Management Council

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

April Council meeting

Apr 9–15, 2025

San Jose, CA

DoubleTree San Jose 2050 Gateway Place - San Jose, CA 95110 408-453-4000

Previous Council Meeting

March Council meeting

Mar 4–11, 2025

Vancouver, WA

Hilton Vancouver Washington 301 W Sixth Street - Vancouver, WA 98660 Phone: 360-993-4500

Groundfish

Groundfish

Salmon

Salmon

School of Sardines

Coastal Pelagic Species

Coastal Pelagic Species

Highly Migratory Species

Highly Migratory Species

Ecosystem-Based Management

Ecosystem-Based Management

Habitat

Habitat

Pacific Halibut

Pacific Halibut

Electronic Monitoring

Electronic Monitoring

Fisherman reeling in a fish

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.

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