Public meetings in Port Orford and Tillamook focused on the commercial nearshore fisheries

NEWPORT, Ore. – 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. 9 in Port Orford and Sept. 11 in Tillamook.

ODFW commercial fishery managers will give an update on federal management and stock assessments and review the 2025 commercial fishery. The agenda also includes:

• Process and options for setting 2026 state regulations on bi-monthly vessel catch limits.
• Industry proposal to change permit lottery threshold.
• Black Rockfish Management Area evaluation.
• 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. 9: Port Orford
In person: Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon Str.
Virtual Teams option: https://tinyurl.com/ODFWCNS2025PO
Phone in option: dial +1 503-446-4951; conference ID: 874 161 422#

Sept. 11: Tillamook
In person: ODFW North Coast Watershed District Office, 4907 Third Str.
Virtual Teams option: https://tinyurl.com/ODFWCNS2025TL
Phone in option: dial +1 503-446-4951; conference ID: 686 588 710#

Those who phone in may request an electronic copy of the meeting presentation in advance by calling 541-961-6924.

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 Resources Program at 541-867-4741 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

TTY users can reach ODFW by using the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service. Please dial 711 and ask to connect to 541-867-4741.