Public Notices Groundfish Conservation Areas 2001 Management Measures -- Updates and Reports Regulations Vessel Monitoring System Whiting Fishery Management National Environmental Policy Act documents Groundfish Science There are 89 species of groundfish managed through the policies of the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Fishery Management Plan (located from the Council's website) and under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other Federal laws. NMFS governs commercial and recreational fisheries in federal waters from 3-200 nautical miles off the Washington, Oregon, and California coasts. NMFS and Council policies are developed in cooperation with federal, state, and tribal governments, and in consultation with industry, environmental, and academic organizations.

The links on this page will provide you with information about current groundfish management measures and regulations. For immediate questions, please contact:

  • the NOAA Fisheries Groundfish Team in Seattle about NMFS policies and regulations at (206) 526-6150.
  • Pacific Fishery Management Council in Portland about upcoming Council meetings and events at (503) 820-2280, or toll free 1-866-806-7204.

 

West Coast Groundfish Status

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Sustainable Fisheries Division | Groundfish Management | Halibut Management | Fisheries Permits Office
(the following two links lead to non-NOAA Fisheries sites)
Pacific Fishery Management Council | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission

7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115-0070
Phone: 206/526-6140    Fax: 206/526-6736

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