Groundfish Fishery Management
There are 90+ species of groundfish managed through the policies of the Pacific Fishery Management Council's Groundfish Fishery Management Plan
and under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and other federal laws. NOAA Fisheries Service governs commercial and recreational fisheries in federal waters from 3-200 nautical miles off the Washington, Oregon, and California coasts. NOAA Fisheries Service 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 NOAA Fisheries Service policies and regulations at 206-526-6140.
- Pacific Fishery Management Council in Portland about upcoming Council meetings and events at 503-820-2280, or toll free 1-866-806-7204.
