ODFW release - On March 9 the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) adopted a range of ocean salmon fishing season alternatives for the 2026 fishing year (May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027). The alternatives also reflect any seasons in effect prior to May 16 as the impacts from those seasons are assessed in the development of the coming season. Interested individuals may provide comment on the proposed season alternatives including a mix of preferences between alternatives to the PFMC through several avenues.  First, you may attend the Newport, Oregon public hearing that starts at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. There is also an online option to attend this meeting. Second, you may submit written testimony up until April 6, 2026 via the PFMC's Public Comment Portal.  Third, you may register and testify on any of the PMFC's April Meeting agenda items for the meeting that is scheduled in Portland, OR from April 7-12. You may sign up and testify remotely at this link please make sure to review the FAQ on how to testify including timeframes and how to connect using the RingCentral app.

You may review the PFMC adopted salmon season alternatives at the following links:  Graphic representation of the sport alternatives for Oregon  PFMC alternatives regulation table