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 Only
This meeting will be conducted by Webinar Only
Previous Council Meeting
Rohnert Park, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma One Doubletree Drive Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Phone: 707-584-5466
News & updates
- April 2020 Council stream oral public comment sign up
- Notice of availability: 2020 Salmon Hearing Packet – Excerpts from Preseason Report II; proposed alternatives for the 2020 ocean salmon fishery regulations (prepared for the March 23 and March 24 salmon hearings via webinar only)
- Did you know? Website document request form:
- Notice of availability Preseason Report II: Proposed Alternatives and Environmental Assessment Part 2 for 2020 Ocean Salmon Fishery Regulations
- Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup to hold webinar April 28, 2020
- April 2020 Briefing Book
- Salmon hearings will be conducted via webinar only
- April Council meeting, advisory body meetings, and March salmon public hearings will be held by webinar
- Pacific Council releases alternatives for 2020 West Coast ocean salmon fishery
- DRAFT Council-Adopted salmon management measures (tables) for public review
- Ad Hoc Sablefish Management and Trawl Allocation Attainment Committee to hold webinar meeting on April 1, 2020
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT MARCH 2020 MOTIONS IN WRITING
Groundfish
Salmon
Coastal Pelagic Species
Highly Migratory Species
Ecosystem-Based Management
Habitat
Pacific Halibut
Electronic Monitoring
Events
- April 4-10, 2020 Council Meeting4 April 2020
- Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup to hold webinar April 28, 202028 April 2020
- June 11-18, 2020 Council Meeting11 June 2020
- September 10-17, 2020 Council Meeting10 September 2020
- November 13-20, 2020 Council Meeting13 November 2020
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.