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
- 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
- Highly Migratory Species Exempted Fishing Permit applications for 2024
Upcoming events
- Coastal Pelagic Species Subcommittee of the Scientific and Statistical Committee to hold online meeting April 17, 202417 April 2024
- Ad Hoc Marine Planning Committee to hold online meeting April 18, 202418 April 2024
- 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
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.