Managing Pacific coast fisheries
Whether you are interested in fish because they’re your livelihood, your joy, your food, or your job, we have a way for you to get involved.
A transparent public process
The Pacific Fishery Management Council manages fisheries for approximately 119 species of salmon, groundfish, coastal pelagic species (sardines, anchovies, and mackerel), and highly migratory species (tunas, sharks, and swordfish) on the West Coast of the United States. We are one of eight regional fishery management councils established by Congress in 1976.Upcoming Council Meeting
April Council meeting
Previous Council Meeting
March Council meeting
Recent news
- Preliminary DRAFT March 2024 Motions in Writing
- 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 Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting April 18, 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Exempted Fishing Permit applications for 2024
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup to meet May 1-2, 2024
- March 2024 Decision Summary Document
- Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting April 17, 2024
- News Release: Pacific Fishery Management Council Releases Alternatives for 2024 West Coast Salmon Fisheries (March 11, 2024)
Upcoming events
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives in Westport, WA on Monday, March 25, 202425 March 2024
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives in Santa Rosa, CA on Monday, March 25, 202425 March 2024
- Habitat Committee to hold online meeting March 26, 202426 March 2024
- Groundfish Management Team to meet online March 26, 202426 March 2024
- Public hearing on salmon management alternatives in Oregon held online Tuesday, March 26, 202426 March 2024
Groundfish
Salmon
Coastal Pelagic Species
Highly Migratory Species
Ecosystem-Based Management
Habitat
Pacific Halibut
Electronic Monitoring
