Fishermen’s Portal

Tools and Support for the Fleet

Everything the local fishing community relies on, in one place — quota leasing, the Buoy Bulletin, dock sales, disaster relief, training, and the resources that keep an operation running.

Underwater view of a boat with white text saying 'The Buoy Bulletin' over the water surface.
Underwater view of a boat with white text saying 'The Buoy Bulletin' over the water surface.

Buoy Bulletin

The Trust's monthly newsletter for the fishing community: regulatory changes, meetings, and opportunities

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Quota Leasing

hold and lease West Coast groundfish quota at reduced local rates

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Dock Sales

Information on how to get started with selling off-the-boat in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties.

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MREP & Leadership

Marine Resource Education Program scholarships plus the new Monterey Bay Fishermen's Leadership Project

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Disaster Relief

support resources for hard seasons and closures

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Calendar

upcoming meetings and opportunities in fisheries management

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Farmer’s Market Tools

how to sell catch directly to the public at local markets

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Small Fisheries Succession Planning

tools to transfer a fishing business to the next generation

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Additional Resources

local, state, and federal links, marine science, MPAs, and business info