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.
Key documents
- Description of control dates in groundfish and other Council managed fisheries
- Preliminary Assessment of Trawl Under-Attainment Issues and SaMTAAC Alternative Qualification Criteria
- SaMTAAC Final Report to the Council (May 2020)
- April 2020 response letter from NMFS on observer coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic
News & events
- COVID-19 fisheries assistance
- NOAA Fisheries announces emergency action to temporarily extend the primary sablefish fishery season
- Request for comments: proposed rule for salmon bycatch minimization measures in the Pacific Coast groundfish fishery
- NOAA requesting comments on proposed rule for 2021-2022 biennial specifications and management measures
- Groundfish Management Team to hold online meeting November 6, 2020
- Pre-Assessment Workshop to be held online October 26-27, 2020
- Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Groundfish Subcommittee to hold online meeting October 23, 2020
- Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Groundfish Subcommittee to hold online meeting October 23, 2020
Upcoming Council Meeting
Seattle, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport 18740 International Boulevard Seattle, WA 98188 Phone: 206-246-8600
Events
Contacts
John DeVore
503-820-2413
john.devore@noaa.gov
Todd Phillips
503-820-2426
todd.phillips@noaa.gov