Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
The NOAA Fisheries West Coast Logbook is an electronic logbook app. Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission manages the electronic logbook application as well as the submitted logbook data. This app can be used by several US West Coast fishing fleets:
Non-trawl Groundfish:
NOAA Fisheries requires electronic logbooks from vessels targeting groundfish in federal waters using non-trawl gear. For more details about the regulation and who it applies to, please visit the NOAA Fisheries website to see the Final Rule or review the Compliance Guide. PSMFC manages the electronic logbook application as well as the submitted logbook data.
HMS:
An electronic logbook for HMS fisheries has been released and approved for use by NOAA as of June 2025. This electronic logbook is optional and can be used as an alternative to the paper logbook. Please continue to carry a paper logbook form in case you encounter any problems using the application. For more details on logbook requirements, please visit the NOAA webpage for HMS Logbooks
Trawl Groundfish:
An electronic logbook for the trawl groundfish fleet is being released June 2026. This electronic logbook is optional and can be used as an alternative to the paper logbook. Please continue to carry a paper logbook form in case you encounter any problems using the application, and reach out to us with any issues or suggestions for improvement.