More Fish Meetings, Vancouver Style
Published Date: 8/24/2026
Notice
Summary
The Pacific Fishery Management Council is holding public meetings from September 16-21, 2026, in Vancouver, Washington, and online. These meetings affect fishermen, environmental groups, and coastal communities by discussing fishery rules, budgets, and habitat protection. You can join live, comment remotely, and stay updated on important fishery decisions that might impact fishing seasons and local economies.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Potential fishery rules and season decisions
The Council's agenda includes items that may lead to proposed or final fishery management plans, plan amendments, or regulations under Sections 304 or 305 of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, including items such as moving a trawl-gear exempted fishing permit into regulations, inseason adjustments for 2026, and a 2027 commercial and recreational catch sharing plan. These agenda items could affect fishermen, environmental groups, and coastal communities and may influence fishing seasons and local economies.
Public meetings live-streamed and remote comment
The Pacific Fishery Management Council will hold meetings September 16-21, 2026 in Vancouver, Washington, and online. The Council meeting will be live streamed beginning 9 a.m. PT on September 18, 2026 and 8 a.m. PT September 19–21, 2026, and the public can listen and provide oral comment remotely before Council action on each agenda item. Advance briefing materials will be posted on the Council website no later than close of business Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Meeting accessibility accommodations available
The Pacific Council will provide sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids if requested at least 10 business days prior to the meeting date. Requests should be directed to Mr. Hayden York at the provided email or phone number.
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