ODFW will discuss the commercial black and blue rockfish and nearshore fisheries at three public meetings in Pacific City, Port Orford and Brookings in mid-September. Geared primarily to commercial fishers with black and blue rockfish and nearshore permits, the agenda for the meetings will include: Pacific Fishery Management Council update including state harvest specifications for 2019–20 for: black rockfish; lingcod; yelloweye rockfish; blue/deacon rockfish; Review of the 2018 season to date; Process and options for setting 2019 regulations; Update on ODFW fishery independent surveys; Input from industry and others interested in 2019 commercial nearshore fishery state management. All meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held: Thursday, Sept. 13, Kiawanda Community Center, 34600 Cape Kiwanda Drive, Pacific City; Monday, Sept. 17, Port Orford Library, 1421 Oregon St., Port Orford; Tuesday, Sept. 18, Chetco Community Public Library, 405 Alder Street, Brookings.
