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
- Trawl Catch Share Review Hearings to be held July 17, July 21, and July 29, 2025
- Groundfish Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold a meeting August 12-13, 2025
- Groundfish Management Team and Groundfish Advisory Subpanel to meet online May 28, 2025
- Request for Proposals – Evaluation of the Pacific Fishery Management Council Stock Assessment Review Process
- Trawl Catch Share Review Hearing to be in person April 28, 2025
- Trawl Catch Share Review Hearing to be held online April 24, 2025
- All Advisory Body Briefing to be held online April 1, 2025
- Groundfish Advisory Subpanel to meet online April 4, 2025
Upcoming Council Meeting
September Council meeting
Spokane, WA
DoubleTree Spokane City Center 322 N Spokane Falls Court - Spokane, WA 99201 509-455-9600

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