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The Pacific Fishery Management Council's Ad-Hoc Klamath River Fall Chinook Workgroup (KRWG) will conduct an online meeting on January 13 and 14, 2025. The purpose of this two-day meeting is to guide the management of the Klamath River fall Chinook salmon after recent environmental changes, such as dam removal. Discussions will also cover future planning and other relevant agenda items from the Pacific Council. The meeting is open for public observation, with specific details available on the Pacific Council's website.

The Pacific Fishery Management Council is hosting an online public meeting on April 1, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. (PST) to discuss research and data needs related to the management of U.S. west coast fisheries. The meeting will cover the Pacific Council's priorities for research and data, which are required by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. Participation details and technical support are available on the Pacific Council's website and through designated contacts. Although additional topics may be discussed, formal action will only be taken on issues listed in the notice or emergency matters as needed.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is proposing changes to the Pacific Halibut Catch Sharing Plan for the waters off Washington, Oregon, and California. These changes include adjustments to recreational fishery seasons and allocations for 2025. New measures are also proposed to transfer unused fishing quotas from Northern California to areas south of Point Arena to help maintain opportunities for anglers. The public is invited to provide comments on these proposed rules by January 27, 2025.

The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has proposed a rule setting the 2021 allocation of Pacific whiting fishery resources. This rule allocates 17.5% of the U.S. total allowable catch (TAC) of Pacific whiting to Pacific Coast Indian tribes, honoring their treaty rights. The remaining TAC will be divided among various non-tribal fishing sectors, with a focus on preventing overfishing and achieving optimal yields. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 18, 2021, emphasizing the importance of community input.

The North Pacific Fishery Management Council and its advisory committees will hold public meetings from February 1 to February 12, 2021, conducted via web conference. The council will discuss various issues, including crab PSC limit reductions, BSAI fishery ecosystem plans, and the standardized bycatch reporting methodology. Public comments are encouraged and can be submitted electronically by January 29, 2021. This meeting will include reviews and reports significant to fishery management and conservation efforts in the region.