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The latest science is clear: Atlantic menhaden are being overharvested, leaving predator species like striped bass without the forage they need to recover and thrive.
The updated ecosystem fishing mortality target calls for a 54% reduction in the menhaden quota to restore balance and sustainability.
The striped bass fishery drives $13 billion in economic output, supports more than 104,000 jobs, and contributes $7.7 billion to GDP each year. Balancing menhaden harvests with science isn’t just smart ecology, it’s economic common sense.
Take action: tell ASMFC to cut the Atlantic menhaden quota by 54%. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
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The 2025 ASA Sportfishing Summit brought together more than 160 leaders from 91 member companies in Key West, Florida, uniting our industry through collaboration, insight, and celebration.
From policy discussions and market trends to recognizing trailblazers like Bebe Dalton Harrison, Kathy Fennel, and Dr. Ray Hilborn, this year’s Summit reaffirmed the power of community in shaping the future of recreational fishing.
Visit the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 as ASA’s Garrett Briggs shares all the highlights. And mark your calendar for the 2026 Sportfishing Summit, October 20–23, in Point Clear, Alabama.
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The Gulf agreed to a half mile buffer for industrial menhaden operations to protect nearshore habitat and reduce lethal bycatch. Now, the LDWF is considering action to reduce the buffer to one-quarter mile in most areas.
Take action now - tell the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to oppose reducing this critical buffer zone. 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐈𝐎
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Fish unintentionally caught and killed in the Gulf as bycatch by industrial menhaden operations.
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Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.
Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.
Striped bass are one of the most important fisheries on the Atlantic coast. In fact, striped bass are the most caught saltwater fish in terms of pounds by recreational anglers.
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.
Since taking office, the Trump Administration is taking many actions on tariffs that impact the sportfishing industry, ASA is monitoring, weighing in with the Administration & Congress.
