Groundfish
The Council manages a diverse array of species under the groundfish fishery management plan, including more than 65 rockfish species; flatfish, such as petrale sole and Dover sole; and roundfish, such as sablefish and Pacific whiting (hake). Most groundfish are caught with trawl and longline gear, with small amounts caught by other kinds of hook-and-line gear.
News & events
- Groundfish Management Team to hold hybrid work sessions February 2 through February 6, 2026
- Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 20 and January 22, 2026
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 21 and January 23, 2026
- Stock Assessment Outreach Session to be held September 20, 2025
- Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a Groundfish Supplemental Review Meeting October 14 and October 16, 2025
- Groundfish Management Team to meet online September 2, 2025
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online work sessions October 20 & 21 & October 27-29, 2025
- Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting September 3, 2025
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
March Council meeting
Sacramento, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento 2001 Point West Way—Sacramento, CA 95815 Telephone: 916-924-4900
Events
- Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 20 and January 22, 202620 January 2026
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting January 21 and January 23, 202621 January 2026
- Groundfish Management Team to hold hybrid work sessions February 2 through February 6, 20262 February 2026
Contacts
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Jessi Waller
503-820-2415
jessi.waller@pcouncil.org
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Marlene Bellman
503-820-2414
marlene.bellman@pcouncil.org
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Todd Phillips
503-820-2426
todd.phillips@pcouncil.org