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
November Council meeting
Orange County, CA
Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: 714-750-1234
Previous Council Meeting
September Council meeting
Boise, ID
The Riverside Hotel 2900 Chinden Blvd Boise, ID 83714 Phone: 208-343-1871
Recent news
- PRELIMINARY DRAFT SEPTEMBER 2022 MOTIONS IN WRITING
- Space is still available – Marine Resource Education Program workshop series (2022-2023)
- Budget Committee to hold online meeting October 26, 2022
- The Council is requesting nominations for remaining vacancies for the 2022-2024 Advisory Body term
- NMFS SWFSC to Host Pacific Sardine Stock Structure Workshop November 15-17, 2022
- September 2022 Decision Summary Document
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting October 20, 2022
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee Salmon Subcommittee will hold an online meeting October 12-13, 2022
- Marine Resource Education Program workshop series (2022-2023)
Upcoming events
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting September 27-30, 202227 September 2022
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold meeting September 27-29, 202227 September 2022
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting September 30, 202230 September 2022
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold meeting October 12-14, 202212 October 2022
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee Salmon Subcommittee will hold an online meeting October 12-13, 202212 October 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.