Coastal pelagic species
Coastal pelagic species managed by the Pacific Council include northern anchovy, market squid, Pacific sardine, Pacific mackerel, and jack mackerel. Harvesters mainly use purse seine gear, although other types of net gear (drum seines, lampara nets, and dip nets) are sometimes used.
Key documents
- Description of control dates in groundfish and other Council managed fisheries
- D.3, Attachment 2: STAR Panel Report (Electronic Only)
- D.3, Attachment 1: Stock Assessment Report Executive Summary: Assessment of the Pacific Sardine Resource in 2019 for U.S. Management in 2019-20 (Full document Electronic Only)
- 2018 CPS SAFE (Draft) June 2019
News & events
- Now Accepting Applications for a Staff Officer position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Now Accepting Applications for a Fisheries Economist position at the Pacific Fishery Management Council
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting May 24, 2024
- April 2024 Decision Summary Document
- Pacific Fishery Management Council Adopts 2024 West Coast Ocean Salmon Seasons (Press Release and Tables)
- Preliminary DRAFT April 2024 Motions in Writing
- Fast Facts
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting April 18, 2024
Actions in progress
Upcoming Council Meeting
June Council meeting
San Diego, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley 7450 Hazard Center Drive - San Diego, CA 92108 Phone: 619-297-5466
Contacts
Jessi Doerpinghaus
503-820-2415
jessi.doerpinghaus@noaa.gov