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April 12th-15th, 2026

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Keep America Fishing keeps you informed and provides tools for engaging in fisheries policy issues.

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  • R3

    R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

  • Trade & Commerce

    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.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    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.

  • Trade & Commerce

    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.

  • R3 Initiatives – Securing Sportfishing’s Future

    Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation—known as R3—is a nationwide movement to grow and sustain participation in recreational fishing.

  • Striped Bass

    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.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Protect the Use of Traditional Tackle

    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.

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Hear from Our Members

Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

On The Water Magazine

Chris Megan started On the Water Media Group 30 years ago. These days, On the Water publishes the largest regional fishing magazine in the northeast; showcasing the anglers, locations, and [...]

Wired2Fish

When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

Missile Baits

John Crews of Missile Baits has been attending ICAST since 2000 when he became a professional bass fisherman. To be a legitimate company in the fishing industry, you must be [...]

Hobie Eyewear

Following in the spirit of the late Hobie Alter, Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to crafting the best polarized sunglasses for being on the water, Dylan Coates said. Whether you’re fishing, [...]

Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

Fishe Wear

Founded by Linda Leary, Fishe Wear is a women’s clothing brand designed to provide female anglers with fun and functional gear. Living in Alaska, it’s easy for Leary to miss [...]

On The Water Magazine

Chris Megan started On the Water Media Group 30 years ago. These days, On the Water publishes the largest regional fishing magazine in the northeast; showcasing the anglers, locations, and [...]

Wired2Fish

When Todd Hammill first entered the sportfishing industry he worked for Gemini Sport Marketing, designing jerseys for pro fishermen. Now, he helps run Wired2Fish, a fishing website that has grown [...]

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine

Fishing Tackle Retailer Magazine chose ASA membership to connect them with their audience, publisher Angie Thompson said. The magazine reaches tackle shops, small and large, across the country, which are [...]

Missile Baits

John Crews of Missile Baits has been attending ICAST since 2000 when he became a professional bass fisherman. To be a legitimate company in the fishing industry, you must be [...]

Hobie Eyewear

Following in the spirit of the late Hobie Alter, Hobie Eyewear is dedicated to crafting the best polarized sunglasses for being on the water, Dylan Coates said. Whether you’re fishing, [...]

Fish USA

Dan Pastore started FishUSA in his garage. 25 years later, the E-Commerce company has grown into a leading online retailer of fishing tackle. FishUSA headquarters are located in Fairview, PA, [...]

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Last year was a rollercoaster for Southeast fisheries, from proposed vessel speed restrictions to a last-minute plan that would have closed federal waters off northeast Florida to bottomfishing. Thanks to strong opposition from ASA, anglers, and leaders across the Southeast, that closure was rejected, but Atlantic red snapper anglers still saw just a 2-day season in 2025. Now, there’s renewed hope as South Atlantic states push for data-driven management through Exempted Fishing Permits that could improve access and inform future seasons.

Visit the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for our latest blog from Martha Guyas, ASA’s Southeast Fisheries Policy Director.

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Last year was a rollercoaster for Southeast fisheries, from proposed vessel speed restrictions to a last-minute plan that would have closed federal waters off northeast Florida to bottomfishing. Thanks to strong opposition from ASA, anglers, and leaders across the Southeast, that closure was rejected, but Atlantic red snapper anglers still saw just a 2-day season in 2025. Now, there’s renewed hope as South Atlantic states push for data-driven management through Exempted Fishing Permits that could improve access and inform future seasons. Visit the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 for our latest blog from Martha Guyas, ASA’s Southeast Fisheries Policy Director.

The bait didn’t stand a chance 🌽

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The bait didn’t stand a chance 🌽 🎥 @rachelvickfamily

Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act.

Sponsored by @repsarahelfreth (D-MD) and @reprobwittman (R-VA), this bill would create a pilot program to incentivize watermen to harvest highly invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, and build the infrastructure needed for a long-term market for the species.

ASA will keep you updated as the MAWS Act moves through Congress.

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Last week, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously advanced the Mitigation Action and Waterman Support (MAWS) Act. Sponsored by @repsarahelfreth (D-MD) and @reprobwittman (R-VA), this bill would create a pilot program to incentivize watermen to harvest highly invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay, and build the infrastructure needed for a long-term market for the species. ASA will keep you updated as the MAWS Act moves through Congress.

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Ready to make an impact behind the scenes of the world’s largest sportfishing trade show? Apply today! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘

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We’re hiring! As the Manager of Trade Show, you’ll help plan and execute a high-quality @icastshow experience, supporting exhibitors and attendees, keeping registration and operations running smoothly, coordinating marketing and communications, and partnering closely with vendors and internal teams. If you thrive on hands-on execution, proactive problem solving, and improving processes year over year, this could be a great fit. Ready to make an impact behind the scenes of the world’s largest sportfishing trade show? Apply today! 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘

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