ASA’s Government Affairs:

The Voice of Influence

for sensible public policy that benefits the long-term interests of anglers and the sportfishing community.

Representing You

Advocating for clean water, abundant fisheries and access to both.

Get Involved

Now is the perfect opportunity to join us in growing the sport we all love.

Stay Informed

Help influence policy both in your home state and across the country.

Representing You on National Issues

ASA’s government affairs team works day in and day out on behalf of our members and the entire recreational fishing community. Collaborating with our partners in Washington, D.C., and state capitals, we tackle issues of common interest that advance our collective policy agenda.

Advocacy is a core function of ASA, and we remain dedicated to promoting and protecting abundant fisheries, clean water, reasonable access, fair trade and commerce, and increased fishing participation.

Keeping You Informed

Our Sportfishing Advocate blog explains the often-complicated mechanisms behind legislative and regulatory policy decisions that affect sportfishing.

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ADVOCACY through

Your Voice. Amplified.

We all know it’s the voice of the people that will influence positive change. That’s where Keep America Fishing and our network of supporters comes into play.

ASA Member organizations and employees can directly communicate with policy-makers through the Keep America Fishing online portal. It’s simple and effective.

  • 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.

STAY INFORMED

Check out our blog, podcast, YouTube videos and more for additional information on all the important work ASA is doing.

  • The Sportfishing Advocate Blog
  • Politics of Fish Podcast
  • Government Affairs Channel
  • Advocacy News