News & Events: Salmon

  • Public hearing on salmon management alternatives (Coos Bay)

    UPDATE 3/13/20: The public salmon hearings will be conducted by Webinar Only due to COVID-19 concerns. Please see our Press Release for additional details.

  • Public hearing on salmon management alternatives (Westport)

    UPDATE 3/13/20: The public salmon hearings will be conducted by webinar only due to COVID-19 concerns. Please see our press release for additional details.

  • Pacific Council News Winter 2019: Salmon

    Preseason Salmon Management Schedule Set; Annual Management Cycle to be Discussed in April In November the Council adopted a 2020 salmon management schedule, including tentative dates and sites for public hearings. Hearings are planned for March 23 in Westport, Washington and Coos Bay, Oregon, and March 24 in Eureka, California. The Council also decided to begin…

  • Pacific Council News Fall 2019: Highly Migratory Species

    Regional fisheries management organizations discuss bluefin tuna stock status, allocations In September the Council recommended that U.S. Commissioners to the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) negotiate an equitable allocation of harvest opportunity for Pacific bluefin tuna between the Eastern Pacific Ocean and the Western and Central Pacific Ocean. The WCPFC is a treaty-based organization established…

  • Pacific Council News Fall 2019: Salmon and Halibut

    Final salmon rebuilding plans approved In September the Council adopted rebuilding plans for Strait of Juan de Fuca natural coho, Queets River natural coho, and Snohomish River natural coho, subject to approval by National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).  Each plan contained two alternatives for rebuilding the stock.  Under Alternative I, management would remain the same…

  • Ad Hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale Workgroup to hold webinar October 29

    The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s (Pacific Council)  Ad Hoc Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) Workgroup (Workgroup) will meet via webinar, and this meeting will be open to the public.  The webinar meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), or until business for the day…

  • Salmon Advisory Subpanel to Hold Webinar August 14, 2019

    The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Salmon Advisory Subpanel (SAS) will hold a meeting to discuss and make recommendations on issues on the Council’s September 2019 meeting agenda.  This meeting will be held via webinar, which is open to the public.  The webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019,  at 2 p.m. (Pacific Time)…

  • Salmon Technical Team and Model Evaluation Workgroup to Hold Webinar August 29, 2019

    The Pacific Fishery Management Council’s Salmon Technical Team (STT) and Model Evaluation Workgroup (MEW) will hold a joint meeting to discuss and make recommendations on issues on the Council’s September 2019 meeting agenda.  This meeting will be held via webinar, which is open to the public.  The webinar will be held on Thursday, August 29,…

  • Pacific Council News Summer 2019: Salmon

    Council adopts Klamath, Sacramento fall Chinook rebuilding plans The Council adopted Klamath River fall Chinook and Sacramento River fall Chinook salmon rebuilding plans in June, choosing “status quo” as the final preferred alternative for both plans. This means that fisheries will continue to be managed under existing protocols, allowing for maximum flexibility in structuring fisheries…

  • Instant Pot smoked salmon chowder

    Serves 6. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can use a pressure cooker, or just use a regular pot (it will take longer). Ingredients: 3 tbsp butter 1 onion finely diced 2 stalks celery diced 6 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp fennel seeds lightly crushed 2 1/2 cups fish or seafood stock warmed 1 lb gold potatoes cut into 3/4 inches dice 15 oz can diced tomatoes drained 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tbsp Capers 2 leaves 4 oz cream cheese softened…

  • Treacle-cured salmon

    Ingredients 1 side of Salmon with skin on 80 grams treacle, slightly warm (80 grams is roughly 1/3 of a cup. Treacle is a light molasses, also called “Golden Syrup” and available in the British section of a well-stocked grocery store) 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed 1 lemon, zested 50 grams (roughly 3.5 tablespoons) sea…

  • Grilled rosemary salmon

    Ingredients 2 salmon fillets or steaks, preferably fresh and local (3/4 lb each) 1/2 c. orange juice 1/2 c. oil 2-3 additional tbsp. fresh rosemary Rosemary paste:1/2 tsp. rosemary 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 tsp. salt Directions Prepare rosemary paste, mixing rosemary, garlic and salt. Rub paste on salmon (if you use steaks, rub…

  • Grilled salmon with lime butter sauce

    Ingredients Six 6-oz pieces center-cut salmon fillet (about 1 inch thick) with skin 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lime zest 6 tablespoons lime butter sauce (recipe below) Lime Butter Sauce:1 large garlic clove, chopped 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted Directions…

  • Crisp lemongrass salmon – ca nuong xa

    Ingredients 1 lb skin-on salmon fillet, cut ito 4 portions 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass 1 1/2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar Scant 1/4 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoon chopped shallot 1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce 1/2 teaspoon Madras-style curry powder, such as Sun Brand 1 tablespoon oil Directions Run your finger along the flesh side…

  • Cashew-crusted salmon with bok choy

    Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 4 salmon fillets 1/3 cup honey mustard (or Dijon mustard mixed with honey) 2 tablespoons onion flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped dry-roasted cashews 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bunch bok choy, rinsed well and chopped Directions Brush honey mustard all over salmon. Season both sides…

  • Cedar-planked salmon

    Equipment: One untreated cedar plank (about 6 x 14 inches) Ingredients: Two salmon fillets (about 1.5 pounds) Salt & freshly ground black pepper 6 tablespoons dijon mustard 6 tablespoons brown sugar Soak cedar plank in salted water for two hours, then drain. Remove skin and any remaining bones from salmon fillet. Rinse the salmon under…