Registration

FULL. Registration is now CLOSED. 

The International Fish Passage Conference is the only international conference that brings together experts from academia, research and consulting, NGOs, and government agencies from around the world to discuss fish passage in the topics of engineering, biology, and fisheries management. The conference is hosted by University of California Davis USA.

Please note: Early registration is highly recommended to attend this conference. Same-day registration will not be available at the event location.

A limited number of registration fee waivers have generously been offered by a sponsorship from the International Fisheries Section of the American Fisheries Society. If you wish to learn more click here.

Registration Fees

  • Student Registration - $275 | $350 after April 4, 2026
  • Low- and Mid-Income Countries (LMIC) - $275 | $350 after April 4, 2026
    • List of countries here.
  • Government Registration - $495 | $595 after April 4, 2026
  • General Registration - $495 | $595 after April 4, 2026

Conference registration fee includes: 

  • Conference attendance May 5th - 7th including lunch and coffee breaks.
  • Transportation and light fare and beverages for the Welcome Reception on Monday May 4th.
  • Poster session on Tuesday May 5th.
  • Transportation r/t and dinner at the Wednesday May 6th Banquet. 

Cancellation policy

Full refund less a $10 processing fee, if requested in writing by March 15, 2026. A 50% refund less a $10 processing fee, if requested in writing by April 3, 2026. No refund after April 3, 2026. Please email cancellation request to [email protected]. In your message, provide the full name of the individual cancelling as well as their registration ID found on their confirmation email.

Short Courses and Workshops plus Field Trips

Six different short courses and workshops are offered on Monday, May 4, and five field tours on Friday, May 8. Descriptions can be found on our website. Registration is required and payment submitted on this site. Once filled to maximum capacity, the workshops and field trips will be ineligible for registration. Workshops and field trips may be cancelled if a minimum number of people is not obtained by April 4. The options are as follows:

  • Monday, May 4, 2026
    • Planning, Implementing, and Adaptively Managing Aquatic Reintroductions for Long-term Success. Max cap:40 (cost $200)
    • Integrated Approaches to Fish Passage Design and Technology. Max cap: 60 (cost $200)
    • Assessing upstream fish passage at barriers. Max cap: 30 (cost $100)
    • Designing Steep Stable Stream Channels for Fish Passage. Max cap 45 (coat $200)
    • Integrating Fish Physiology into Fish Passage Design. Max cap 30 (cost $50)
    • Assess, Protect and Restore Resilient Rivers. Max cap: 50 (cost $50).
       
  • Friday, May 8, 2026
    • Fish Facilities in the Flood System. Max cap: 50 (cost $100)
    • Spring-Run Chinook Salmon Fish Passage Tour. Max cap: 50 (cost $100)
    • Lower Putah Creek Restoration Project Tour. Max cap: 30 (cost $50)
    • Natel Fish Passage Testing Facility. Max cap 30 (cost $75)
    • Gold Trails to Fish Trails. Yuba River. Max cap 40 (cost $100)