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.

News & events
- Pacific Fishery Management Council Adopts 2025 West Coast Ocean Salmon Seasons
- Preliminary DRAFT April 2025 Motions in Writing
- Request for Proposals – Evaluation of the Pacific Fishery Management Council Stock Assessment Review Process
- Fast Facts
- Rougheye/Blackspotted Rockfish and Sablefish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting July 14-18, 2025
- Chilipepper Rockfish and Quillback Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting June 23-27, 2025
- Yellowtail Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting May 19-23, 2025
- Highly Migratory Species Advisory Subpanel to hold online meeting April 8, 2025
Actions in progress
Current Council Meeting
April Council meeting
San Jose, CA
DoubleTree San Jose 2050 Gateway Place - San Jose, CA 95110 408-453-4000
Events
- Yellowtail Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting May 19-23, 202519 May 2025
- Chilipepper Rockfish and Quillback Rockfish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting June 23-27, 202523 June 2025
- Rougheye/Blackspotted Rockfish and Sablefish Stock Assessment Review Panel meeting July 14-18, 202514 July 2025

Contacts
Katrina Bernaus
(503) 820-2420
katrina.bernaus@pcouncil.org