《北美漁業管理雜志》旨在促進管理人員之間的交流，該雜志論述了漁業資源的維護、加強和分配。它的內容記錄了在海洋和淡水環境中對魚類和可開發貝類的實際監測和管理程序的發展。貢獻涉及如何管理物種、生境和收成，以保護和加強魚類和漁業資源，造福社會。漁業項目的成功、失敗和副作用的案例記錄有助于向他人傳達實際的管理經驗。

The North American Journal of Fisheries Management is intended to promote communication among managers, the journal addresses the maintenance, enhancement, and allocation of fisheries resources. Its contents chronicle the development of practical monitoring and management programs for finfish and exploitable shellfish in marine and freshwater environments. Contributions relate to the way species, habitats, and harvests may be managed to protect and enhance fish and fishery resources for societal benefits. Case histories of successes, failures, and side effects of fisheries programs help convey practical management experience to others.