North Pacific Fishery Management Council

Managing Fisheries off the Coast of Alaska

OUR MEETINGS
OUR MEETINGS
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The North Pacific Fishery Management Council is one of eight regional councils established by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act in 1976 to manage fisheries in the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone.

June Council Meeting

SPOTLIGHTS

How to Use NPFMC Recordings

Since October 2020, the Council has streamed its meetings on YouTube @npfmc. To explore meeting recordings, visit our YouTube channels at [@npfmc] and [@npfmcap]. These recordings, along with timestamps and transcripts, provide… Learn More →

Fishery Management Councils Turn 50

The U.S. Regional Fishery Management Councils commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Council system established by Congress in 1976 through the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act… Learn More →

February 2026 Meeting

The North Pacific Council met in-person from February 2-11, 2026 at the Egan Center in Anchorage, AK. The newsletter, eAgenda, and schedule are available. Recordings, timestamps, and transcripts are available on YouTube.

Western Alaska Chum Salmon Bycatch Limit

At its February 2026 meeting, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council took action to establish a bycatch limit and corridor closure for Western Alaska chum salmon in the Bering Sea pollock fishery, and… Learn More →

Council recommends increase to GOA Pcod catch limits

The Council recommended revised 2026 and 2027 catch limits for Gulf of Alaska (GOA) Pacific cod after reviewing an updated stock assessment which incorporated recent survey data.

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All Spotlights
CALENDAR
  • Advisory Panel
     Jun 2, 2026, 8:00 am — Jun 5, 2026, 5:00 pm
      Vancouver, WA    
  • Council Meeting
     Jun 4, 2026, 8:00 am — Jun 9, 2026, 5:00 pm
      Vancouver, WA    

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