Coastal pelagic species
Coastal pelagic species managed by the Pacific Council include northern anchovy, market squid, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel. Harvesters mainly use purse seine gear, although other types of net gear (drum seines, lampara nets, and dip nets) are sometimes used.

Key documents
- Update Assessment of the Pacific Sardine Resource in 2025 for U.S. Management in 2025-2026
- Catch-Only Stock Assessment of Pacific Mackerel (Scomber japonicus) for U.S. Management in the 2025-26 and 2026-27 Fishing Years
- Description of Control Dates for PFMC Fisheries
- April 2024 Pacific Sardine Stock Assessment Review (STAR) Panel Meeting Report
- 2024 CPS SAFE (November 2024)
News & events
- Fast Facts
- Klamath River Fall Chinook
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting June 6, 2025
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup to meet June 30-July 1, 2025
- Ad Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup to hold online meeting July 2, 2025
- Habitat Committee to hold online meeting June 2, 2025
- Highly Migratory Species Fisheries Innovation Workgroup to hold online meeting May 28, 2025
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
June Council meeting
Rohnert Park, CA
DoubleTree Sonoma One DoubleTree Drive - Rohnert Park, CA 94928 707-584-5466

Contacts
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Jessi Waller
503-820-2415
jessi.waller@pcouncil.org
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Katrina Bernaus
(503) 820-2420
katrina.bernaus@pcouncil.org