
Salmon
Salmon are anadromous, which means they are born in freshwater, spend most of their lives in saltwater, and return to freshwater to spawn. Because of this life history, they are affected by a wide variety of factors in the ocean and on land, including ocean and climatic conditions, dams, habitat loss, urbanization, agricultural and logging practices, water diversion, and predators (including humans). Salmon are an important source of spiritual and physical sustenance for Northwest Indian tribes, and they are culturally important to many other residents of the Northwest.
Because salmon migrate so far when in the ocean, managing ocean salmon fisheries is an extremely complex task.
Key documents
News & events
- 2023 Council-adopted salmon season tables
- Notice of availability: Preseason Report I – Stock Abundance Analysis and Environmental Assessment Part 1 for 2023 Ocean Salmon Fishery Regulations
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Monday, March 20, 2023 (Washington)
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (California)
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Monday, March 20, 2023 (Oregon)
- Salmon Technical Team work session February 21-24, 2023
- Salmon Technical Team work session January 17-20, 2023
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee Salmon Subcommittee will hold an online meeting October 12-13, 2022
Actions in progress
- No current items
Upcoming Council Meeting
April Council meeting
Foster City, CA
Crowne Plaza - Foster City Hotel 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404 Phone: 650-570-5700
Events
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Monday, March 20, 2023 (Washington)20 March 2023
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Monday, March 20, 2023 (Oregon)20 March 2023
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives scheduled for 7pm, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 (California)21 March 2023

Contacts
Robin Ehlke
503.820.2410
Robin.Ehlke@noaa.gov