Pacific Fishery Management Council Releases Alternatives for 2026 West Coast Ocean Salmon Fisheries

Sacramento, California—The Pacific Fishery Management Council (Council) has adopted three alternatives for 2026 ocean salmon fisheries off Washington, Oregon, and California, which are available for public review. The Council will make a final decision on salmon seasons at its next meeting on April 7-12, 2026.

Detailed information about season starting dates, areas open, and catch limits for the three alternatives are available on the Council’s website at https://www.pcouncil.org/annual-salmon-management-process/