United States Fish Commission

The United States Fish Commission, formally known as the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries, was an agency of the United States government created in 1871 to investigate, promote, and preserve the fisheries of the United States. In 1903, it was reorganized as the United States Bureau of Fisheries, sometimes referred to as the United States Fisheries Service, which operated until 1940. In 1940, the Bureau of Fisheries was abolished when its personnel and facilities became part of the newly created Fish and Wildlife Service, under the United States Department of the Interior.

"Bureau of Fisheries" redirects here. For for the Philippine government agency, see Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources.
United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries
Commission of Fish and Fisheries (1871–1903)
Bureau of Fisheries (1903–1940)
Flag of the United States Bureau of Fisheries
Agency overview
FormedFebruary 9, 1871 (1871-02-09)
DissolvedJune 30, 1940 (1940-06-30)
Superseding agency
JurisdictionUnited States federal government
Parent agencyU.S. Department of Commerce and Labor (1903–1913)
U.S. Department of Commerce (1913–1939)
U.S. Department of the Interior (1939–1940)
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