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
- March 2022 Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting Update
- Deadline for Advisory body nominations for remaining vacancies extended through February 4, 2022
- January 2022 Decision Summary Document
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT JANUARY 2022 MOTIONS IN WRITING
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting February 2, 2022
- Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting March 2, 2022
- January 2022 briefing book available online (January 21, 2022 emergency Council meeting)
- Updated! Marine planning resource page
- NMFS considering three exempted fishing permit (EFP) applications recommended by the Council.
Upcoming events
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold work session Tuesday, February 1, 20221 February 2022
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting February 2, 20222 February 2022
- Advisory Body Nominations Due February 4th4 February 2022
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting February 8, 20228 February 2022
- Salmon Technical Team online 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.