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
- 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
- Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Groundfish Subcommittee to hold online meeting October 23, 2020
- Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Groundfish Subcommittee to hold online meeting October 23, 2020
- 2021 proposed changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan and annual regulations, including the non-tribal directed commercial fishery
Upcoming events
- Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Groundfish Subcommittee to hold online meeting October 23, 202023 October 2020
- Pre-Assessment Workshop to be held online October 26-27, 202026 October 2020
- 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
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.