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
Costa Mesa, CA
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 3050 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-540-7000
Previous Council Meeting
Via webinar
Via webinar
Recent news
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2021 MOTIONS IN WRITING
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 12-13, 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 14, 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 4, 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 14, 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 4, 2021
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting (mop-up assessment review) September 29-30, 2021
- Council Member Dashboard
- NMFS announces draft EIS available for deep-set buoy gear authorization, Amendment 6 to the HMS FMP
Upcoming events
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting (mop-up assessment review) September 29-30, 202129 September 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 4, 20214 October 2021
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 12-13, 202112 October 2021
- Ad Hoc Southern Oregon/Northern California Coast Coho Workgroup to hold online meeting October 13-14, 202113 October 2021
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 14, 202114 October 2021
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.