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Building the Sportfishing Community.
Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.
Recent News
The Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) released its 2024 Stock Assessment Update for striped bass at its annual meeting last week in Annapolis, Maryland.
While overfishing is not currently occurring, the stock remains overfished relative to updated biological reference points. The 2023 spawning stock biomass (SSB) is estimated at 77% of the SSB rebuilding target and the fishery remains under a rebuilding plan with a 2029 deadline.
Read more from ASA’s Atlantic Fisheries Policy Director, Mike Waine. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘
#StripedBass #StripedBassFishing #ASAFishing #KeepAmericaFishing
Today, @flgovrondesantis held a press conference at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee, Florida, addressing the impacts of recent hurricanes on Florida’s fisheries. In support of the recovery efforts, he presented the @myfwc with a $1 million check for the Florida Disaster Fund. ASA’s Martha Guyas was on hand to witness this critical step toward rebuilding.
A big thank you to Governor DeSantis and the FWC for their continued efforts to help restore the fishing industry in affected communities and get anglers back on the water.
#ASAFishing #hurricanerelief #FloridaFishing #KeepAmericaFishing
Happy #OysterWeek! 🦪
DYK? - A single adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, making them a critical tool for meeting pollution reduction goals.
@repjenkiggans (R-VA) and @repaoc (D-NY) recently introduced the Oyster Reef Recovery Act (H.R. 9705) in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would direct NOAA to establish a competitive grant program to encourage research on the conservation of oyster reefs. Oyster reefs are critical for our coasts due to their ability to filter pollution, protect shorelines from erosion, and create habitats for forage and game fish.
📸 @oysterrecovery
#oysters #marineconservation #ASAFishing #KeepAmericaFishing
Last week, at the Catamaran Resort on Mission Bay, hundreds of ASA members from states as distant as Alaska and Florida gathered for the ASA Sportfishing Summit - an annual meeting that will help shape the future of recreational fishing for years to come.
Thank you to all the sponsors of this year’s event!
@usfws @u.s.forestservice @bass_nation @bassproshops @take_me_fishing @fishingtackleretailer @pacificcoastsportfishingmag @mycatchbyanglersatlas @sportfishcal @majorleaguefishingofficial @bassfishinghof @congressionalsportsmen @okumafishingusa @power.pole @freemancompany @teccolorcraft @costasunglasses @scdnr @fishewear @fin_nor
#ASASummit24 #sportfishingcommunity #KeepAmericaFishing
No business can fly on its own. Manufacturers, retailers and even agencies all need a wingman. 🤜💥🤛
This week, the tops guns of the sportfishing world gathered in San Diego to hone our industry knowledge and engage in conversations that can help create better fisheries and more opportunities for anglers from coast to coast.
#ASASummit #SanDiego #SportfishingCommunity #KeepAmericaFishing
The Farm Bill provides $6 billion for restoration of waterways on privately held land.
The Farm Bill expired Sept. 30. Source: TRCP
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Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!
The recreational fishing community cares about whale conservation but we need a smarter approach!
Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
Better access and better fishing on federal lands and waters.
