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
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
Previous Council Meeting
April Council meeting
Seattle, WA
The Westin Seattle 1900 5th Avenue - Seattle, WA 98101 Phone: 206-728-2259
Recent news
- 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
- Salmon Technical Team to hold online meeting June 5, 2024
- Highly Migratory Species Management Team to hold online meeting June 4th, 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting May 30, 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting May 29, 2024
- 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)
Upcoming events
- Ad Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup to hold online meeting April 24, 202424 April 2024
- Sacramento River Fall Chinook Workgroup to meet May 1-2, 20241 May 2024
- Ad Hoc Ecosystem Workgroup to hold online meeting May 24, 202424 May 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Management Team to hold online meeting May 29, 202429 May 2024
- Coastal Pelagic Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting May 30, 202430 May 2024
Groundfish
Salmon
Coastal Pelagic Species
Highly Migratory Species
Ecosystem-Based Management
Habitat
Pacific Halibut
Electronic Monitoring
Get involved
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.