Fishery Disaster Programs

Oct 032025
 

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) is working collaboratively with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to distribute funds appropriated by Congress for various fishery disasters.  NMFS has requested the Commission administer the fishery disaster programs.

For questions, please contact the respective state’s disaster team:

Due to high call volumes, return calls may be delayed. For faster responses, please email.

If leaving a voicemail you MUST:

  1. Provide your first and last name (and business name if applicable)
  2. INDICATE WHICH DISASTER YOU ARE INQUIRING ABOUT; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY LEAD TO DELAYS IN RESPONSES
  3. Provide a brief message
  4. Provide a good call back number you can be reached at. 

For additional information:

2019 and 2020 WA Salmon Disasters

Oct 032025
 

Relief Checks for the 2019 and 2020 Washington salmon disasters were mailed on Friday, October 3rd, 2025.

This includes all sectors including:

  • 2019 Puget Sound, 2019 Columbia River, and 2019 Willapa Bay
  • 2020 Puget Sound, 2020 Ocean Troll, and 2020 Ocean Charter. 

If you applied and are expecting a relief check, please wait until at least Monday, October 27th before contacting the Commission. This will allow sufficient time for your check to either be delivered (to the address provided at time of application) or for the USPS to return to sender as undeliverable. Requests received before 10/27/2025 will not be entertained or responded to.