Susan Chambers is the Chair of the Groundfish Advisory Subpanel (GAP); Louis Zimm and Sarah Nayani are the Co-Vice Chairs. The staff officer for the EC is Jessi Waller
Like the Council’s other advisory subpanels, the GAP consist of people who represent groups or interests concerned with management of their respective fishery, and who have expertise related to the fishery. Advisory subpanels advise the Council on fishery management problems, planning efforts, and the content and effects of fishery management plans, amendments, and regulations.
The GAP includes three fixed gear (at-large) commercial fishers, one conservation representative, two processors, one at-sea processor, three sport fishers, two open access fishers, three trawlers, four charter boat operators (one each for Washington and Oregon, and two for California), and one tribal fisher.
Upcoming 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
GAP Council Meeting Dashboard
| June 2025 Council Meeting | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Advisory Group | Status | In Person / Virtual | Meeting Room / Meeting ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundfish Advisory Subpanel | Meeting | In Person | Vineyard |
Upcoming Council Meeting
September Council meeting
Spokane, WA
DoubleTree Spokane City Center 322 N Spokane Falls Court - Spokane, WA 99201 509-455-9600
Recent GAPreports
- C.6.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: Groundfish Advisory Subpanel Report on Future Council Meeting Agenda and Workload Planning
- E.7.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: GAP Report on Harvest Specifications Flexibility – Scoping
- D.2.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: GAP Report on Council Response to Presidential Executive Orders and Administration Updates
- E.8.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: GAP Report on 2027-2028 Harvest Specifications and Management Measures Planning
- E.6.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: GAP Report on Phase 2 Stock Definitions – Final Action
- E.5.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: GAP Report on Intersector Allocation Review – Final Action
- E.3.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: Groundfish Advisory Subpanel Report on Inseason Management – Final Action
- E.2.a Supplemental GAP Report 1: Groundfish Advisory Subpanel Report on Limited Entry Fixed Gear Actions; Gear Endorsements, Cost Recovery and Other Administrative Changes – Final Action