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
Costa Mesa, CA
Hilton Orange County / Costa Mesa 3050 Bristol Street - Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: 714-540-7000
Previous Council Meeting
September Council meeting
Spokane, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Spokane City Center 322 N Spokane Falls Court - Spokane, WA 99201 Phone: 509-455-9600
Recent news
- Groundfish Management Team and Groundfish Advisory Subpanel to meet online October 28, 2024
- September 2024 Decision Summary Document
- Joint Meeting Between the Highly Migratory Species Management Team and Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel to be held online October 22nd, 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 21st, 2024
- Preliminary DRAFT September 2024 Motions in Writing
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting October 9, 2024
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting October 1-2, 2024
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Salmon Subcommittee to hold joint online meeting October 4, 2024
- Fast Facts
Upcoming events
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting October 9, 20249 October 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting October 21st, 202421 October 2024
- Joint Meeting Between the Highly Migratory Species Management Team and Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel to be held online October 22nd, 202422 October 2024
- Groundfish Management Team and Groundfish Advisory Subpanel to meet online October 28, 202428 October 2024
- November 2024 Council Meeting13 November 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.