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Every day, we stand together with over 800 organizations that have a vested interest in the health, growth and expansion of the sportfishing industry.
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.
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Every year, excise taxes collected from sportfishing equipment and motorboat fuel contribute hundreds of millions of dollars in conservation funds to state fish and wildlife agencies and benefit our community through the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund.
Unfortunately, this highly popular “user pay, public benefit” program will expire at the end of 2026 unless Congress reauthorizes it. SFRBT provides critical financial support for aquatic resources conservation, fishing and boating access, angling and boating participation by the public, boating safety programs, marine and Great Lakes fisheries commissions, and coastal restoration efforts.
In the recently released “Future of Sportfishing: Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Community,” 17 organizations called on the next Administration and Congress to put their full support behind this reauthorization and continued allocation of these funds. Click the 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊 𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 bio to read the full list of recommendations.
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We’re thankful for our nearly 900 members, the nation’s 57 million anglers, and our industry partners. It’s your continued support that helps our $148B recreation fishing industry thrive! Have a wonderful #Thanksgiving!
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Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee advanced S. 3123, the Modernizing Access to our Public Water Act, bringing us one step closer to improving access and stewardship for our nation’s waterways. This bill will digitize key data about federal waterways—like fishing access, boat ramps, and restrictions—making it easier than ever for anglers to plan trips and stay informed.
Stick with us for ways you can take action on this critical legislation and more!
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Last week, the South Florida Water Management District celebrated the completion of a massive Flow Equalization Basin, marking a critical step in restoring Florida`s iconic Everglades. This 11,000-acre-foot reservoir will filter and clean water before it flows south, protecting our ecosystems and improving water quality.
"This is where the clean water starts, and we’re going to be able to fish here, so we’re really looking forward to that too." - Gary Jennings, ASA Keep Florida Fishing Director
Clean water means healthier habitats for fishing and recreation—vital for Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World!
Advocating for adequate conservation funding is one of the most important facets of our work at ASA. Federal land management agencies perform critical conservation work despite lagging funding authorization levels. Outdoor recreation contributes 2% to U SGDP, yet only receives 0.16% of federal funding – a nearly 14x difference in scale. Agencies including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, US Army Corp of Engineers, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, National Marine Fisheries Service and NOAA Sanctuaries rely on adequate funding for public land management and access, fisheries stock assessments, accurate data, fish hatcheries, fish habitat restoration and more.
In our recently released “The Future of Sportfishing: Policy Recommendations from the Recreational Fishing Community,” 17 community partners called on the next Administration to provide adequate funding to support our fisheries and land management agencies and the programs our community relies upon.
Click the ➡️ LINK IN BIO 🔗 to learn more about our recommendations to improve fishing, access, and conservation.
Recreational fishing on National Forests contributes $720,800,000 to the economy.
Source: USDA – Forest Service
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Better access and better fishing on federal lands and waters.
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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.
Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!
