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
March Council meeting
Seattle, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport 18740 International Blvd. Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-246-8600
Previous Council Meeting
November Council meeting
Orange County, CA
Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: 714-750-1234
Recent news
- Pacific Mackerel Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting April 11-13, 2023
- Pre-Assessment Workshop for Shortspine Thornyhead, Rex Sole, and Petrale Sole to be held online March 20, 2023
- March 2023 Council meeting and agenda available online
- Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting March 3, 2023
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting March 2, 2023
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting February 23, 2023
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting February 22, 2023
- Briefing on the Workplan for the Ecosystem and Climate Information Initiative
- Briefing on the 2022-2023 California Current Ecosystem Status Report
Upcoming events
- Groundfish Electronic Monitoring Policy Advisory and Technical Advisory Committees to meet February 3, 20233 February 2023
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 21-24, 202321 February 2023
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting February 22, 202322 February 2023
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting February 23, 202323 February 2023
- Briefing on the 2022-2023 California Current Ecosystem Status Report1 March 2023
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.