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
San Jose, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose 2050 Gateway Place San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: 408-453-4000
Previous Council Meeting
Via webinar
Via webinar
Recent news
- November 2021 Decision Summary Document
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 22-25, 2022
- Salmon Technical Team work session January 18-21, 2022
- Public hearing on salmon management (WA) scheduled for 7pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- Public hearing on salmon management (CA) scheduled for 7pm, Tuesday, March 22, 2022
- Area 2A Pacific Halibut Managers online meeting will be held January 4, 2022
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting December 17, 2021
- Central Subpopulation of Northern Anchovy Stock Assessment Review Panel to be held online December 7-10, 2021
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT NOVEMBER 2021 MOTIONS IN WRITING
Upcoming events
- Central Subpopulation of Northern Anchovy Stock Assessment Review Panel to be held online December 7-10, 20217 December 2021
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting December 17, 202117 December 2021
- Area 2A Pacific Halibut Managers online meeting will be held January 4, 20224 January 2022
- Salmon Technical Team work session January 18-21, 202218 January 2022
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 22-25, 202222 February 2022
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.