(NEWPORT, OR) – The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is holding two public meetings to discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries. The meetings will be held in person with virtual or phone-in options Sept. 2 in Tillamook and Sept. 3 in Port Orford.
ODFW commercial fishery managers will give an update on federal management and stock assessments and review the 2026 commercial fishery. The agenda also includes:
- Federal management and stock assessment update.
- Review of 2026 fishery.
- Options for setting 2027 bi-monthly vessel catch limits.
- Input from industry and other interested parties.
Both meetings are held 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with virtual options on Microsoft Teams from your computer, tablet, or smart phone.
Sept. 2: Tillamook
In person: ODFW North Coast Watershed District Office, 4907 Third Str.
Virtual Teams option: https://tinyurl.com/ODFWCNS2026TL
Phone in option: dial +1 503-446-4951; conference ID: 996 763 370#
Sept. 3: Port Orford
In person: Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon Str.
Virtual Teams option: https://tinyurl.com/ODFWCNS2026PO
Phone in option: dial +1 503-446-4951; conference ID: 508 543 40#
Those who phone in may request an electronic copy of the meeting presentation in advance by calling 541-961-8135.
ODFW provides reasonable accommodation upon request, including assistive listening devices, sign language interpreters, and materials in large print or audiotape. To request accommodation, please contact the Marine Resource Program at 541-867-4741 (voice) or 541-867-0311 (fax) at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
