About Us
Looking out for the interests of the sportfishing industry and the entire recreational fishing community.
Our Why
At ASA, we help individual sportfishing-related businesses succeed by lifting up the entire industry. We provide the advocacy, tools and connections these companies need to grow and thrive.
We are the champions for the shared interests of the industry by promoting and conserving fisheries and access, conducting active legislative efforts, being a healthy and vibrant industry voice, and providing tools and resources that will help our members become better, stronger businesses.
We work for you by being:
The trusted voice of the recreational sportfishing community by promoting conservation, supporting growth in trade and commerce, and protecting the rights of the American angler.
The American Sportfishing Association offers education and community-building events to help our members improve their bottom line while keeping our industry thriving.
A network for the sportfishing community.
A voice of influence for sensible fisheries policy.
A leader in conservation.
A catalyst for growth in trade and commerce.
A promoter of sportfishing participation.
Our Legislative Successes
Secured passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, which provides billions in funding to improve access and maintenance of the nation’s public lands and waters.
Secured a five-year moratorium in which the EPA can’t change lead fishing tackle regulations through passage of the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act.
Improved the long-term survival and sustainability of Gulf of Mexico reef fish which means more days on the water through the DESCEND Act.
As part of a 2020 year-end spending bill, several provisions were included that enhance fisheries conservation and public lands management, including increased funding for federal fish hatcheries, invasive species control and marine fisheries data.
Successfully advocated for reduction in the Atlantic menhaden commercial quota and improved management efforts which will support striped bass and other sportfish.
Effectively stopped the Maine state legislature from banning soft plastic, non- biodegradeable lures in state waters which would have significantly impacted tackle sales.
Advocated for and successfully influenced the inclusion of recreational fishing as an essential activity in the 30 x 30 legislation to conserve 30% of land and water by 2030.
Advocated for fair trade policies and assisted members in navigating new international tariffs.
