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
Seattle, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport 18740 International Boulevard Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-246-8600
Previous Council Meeting
Webinar
This meeting will be conducted online only. Online meeting participation details will be posted as they become available.
Recent news
- Materials for online workshops on the implications of climate change in the California Current Ecosystem
- November 2020 Decision Summary Document
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT NOVEMBER 2020 MOTIONS IN WRITING
- Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop December 16-17, 2020
- Climate Change Scenario Planning series of online workshops; various dates December 2020 through February 2021
- COVID-19 fisheries assistance
- Call for data and information – Essential Fish Habitat Review for Coastal Pelagic Species
- NOAA Fisheries announces emergency action to temporarily extend the primary sablefish fishery season
- November 2020 Briefing Book
Upcoming events
- Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop December 16-17, 202016 December 2020
- Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop January 13-14, 202113 January 2021
- Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop January 20-21, 202120 January 2021
- Climate Change Scenario Planning Workshop February 2-3, 20212 February 2021
- March 3-10, 2021 Council Meeting3 March 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.