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 about 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
Rohnert Park, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma One Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: 707-584-5466
Previous Council Meeting
Costa Mesa, CA
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 3050 Bristol Street | Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-540-7000
News & updates
- March 2020 Briefing Book
- Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel and HMS Management Team to hold webinar February 26, 2020
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee salmon subcommittee to hold webinar February 26, 2020
- NMFS publishes final rule and requests comments; protected species hard caps for the California/Oregon large-mesh drift gillnet fishery
- Notice of availability: proposed rule for the 2020 Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan
- NMFS proposes to approve and implement rebuilding plans recommended by the Council for two overfished salmon stocks
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold webinar on February 25, 2020
- Public review draft of FEP Chapters 1 & 2
- Pacific Sardine Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting to be held February 24-27 in La Jolla, CA
- Groundfish Management Team to hold webinar February 25, 2020
- NMFS publishes proposed rule: 2020 Annual Determination To Implement the Sea Turtle Observer Requirement
- Written Public Comment
Groundfish
Salmon
Coastal Pelagic Species
Highly Migratory Species
Ecosystem-Based Management
Habitat
Pacific Halibut
Electronic Monitoring
Events
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 18-21, 202018 February 2020
- Pacific Sardine Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting to be held February 24-27 in La Jolla, CA24 February 2020
- Groundfish Management Team to hold webinar February 25, 202025 February 2020
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold webinar on February 25, 202025 February 2020
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee salmon subcommittee to hold webinar February 26, 202026 February 2020
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.