
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.
News & events
- Salmon Technical Team and Scientific and Statistical Committee’s Salmon Subcommittee to hold joint online meeting October 11-12, 2023
- Salmon Technical Team to hold an online meeting September 6, 2023
- Ad Hoc Equity & Environmental Justice Committee online meeting July 11, 2023
- 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)
Actions in progress
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Upcoming Council Meeting
November Council meeting
Garden Grove, CA
Hyatt Regency Orange County 11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840 Phone: 714-750-1234

Contacts
Robin Ehlke
503.820.2410
Robin.Ehlke@noaa.gov