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
April Council meeting
Seattle, WA
The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue - Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-728-2259
Previous Council Meeting
March Council meeting
Fresno, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Fresno Convention Center 2233 Ventura Street - Fresno, CA 93721 Phone: 559-268-1000
Recent news
- Preliminary DRAFT March 2024 Motions in Writing
- Now Accepting Applications for a Staff Officer position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Now Accepting Applications for a Fisheries Economist position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Fast Facts
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting April 18, 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Exempted Fishing Permit applications for 2024
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup to meet May 1-2, 2024
- March 2024 Decision Summary Document
- Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting April 17, 2024
Upcoming events
- Council Staff Briefing on the COTW Outcomes March 29, 202429 March 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting April 2, 20242 April 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting April 4th, 20244 April 2024
- Ecosystem Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting April 4, 20244 April 2024
- April 2024 Council Meeting5 April 2024
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.