2023 California Fall Chinook Salmon Disaster Sacramento and Klamath Rivers, Ocean, & Inland

Jun 062025
 

2023 California Salmon Disaster Relief – The Application Period Has Closed

The application period for the 2023 California Salmon Disaster Relief Program officially closed at 11:59 PM PDT on Sunday, June 1, 2025. We are no longer accepting new applications.

Commission staff are currently completing final reviews and processing applications. Relief funds are expected to be disbursed on or before July 11, 2025.

All amendment requests have been processed. PSMFC is now entering the final phase of processing, which includes Tax Identification Number (TIN) verification with the IRS.

Please note: All funds issued by PSMFC are considered taxable and may be subject to income and/or self-employment tax. If any issues arise during the TIN matching process, a Commission staff member will contact you directly.

Thank you for your patience and participation in the program.

Fishery Disaster Programs

Apr 292025
 

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: