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
- NOAA Fisheries announces emergency action to temporarily extend the primary sablefish fishery season
- November 2020 Briefing Book
- Request for comments: proposed rule for salmon bycatch minimization measures in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery
- Budget Committee to hold online meeting November 4
- Pacific Council News Fall 2020: Coastal Pelagic Species
- NOAA requesting comments on proposed rule for 2021-2022 biennial specifications and management measures
- Request for Nominations for a Vacancy on the Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel Representing the Conservation Community
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting November 6, 2020
- Pre-Assessment Workshop to be held online October 26-27, 2020
Upcoming events
- Budget Committee to hold online meeting November 44 November 2020
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting November 6, 20206 November 2020
- November 9-10; 12-13 & 16-20, 2020 Council Meeting9 November 2020
- March 3-10, 2021 Council Meeting3 March 2021
- April 6-13, 2021 Council Meeting6 April 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.