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Keep Florida Fishing

Join us in advocating for clean waters, abundant fisheries and access to both.

Keep Florida Fishing

Key Issues

Vote YES on Amendment 2
Secure the right to fish in Florida for generations to come.

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America’s Outdoor Recreation Act / EXPLORE Act
Better access and better fishing on federal lands and waters.

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SHARKED Act 
New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

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Support Youth Fishing Programs
Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!

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Vessel Speed Restrictions for Right Whales Will Prevent Access
The recreational fishing community cares about whale conservation but we need a smarter approach!

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
FKNMS is developing a new General Management Plan (GMP) that could significantly impact fishing access and management of the Keys.

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Latest News

ASA Expresses Sympathy and Support for Those Affected By Hurricane Helene

John Stillwagon2024-09-30T15:18:36-04:00September 30, 2024|

Keep Florida Fishing Applauds Governor DeSantis for Signing Budget that Supports Water Quality and Conservation

John Stillwagon2024-06-13T16:21:54-04:00June 13, 2024|

Single Day South Atlantic Red Snapper Season Reinforces Need for Substantial Management Changes

Martha Guyas2024-06-12T12:18:07-04:00June 12, 2024|

Florida Delegation Sends Letter Rebuffing Proposed Vessel Speed Restrictions

Rob Shane2024-04-19T15:43:44-04:00April 19, 2024|

Florida Lawmakers Recognized for Support of Right to Fish and Hunt Constitutional Amendment

John Stillwagon2024-02-23T14:51:32-05:00February 23, 2024|

Martha Guyas Joins International Tuna Conservation Commission

John Stillwagon2024-02-05T14:55:13-05:00February 1, 2024|

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Economic Impacts of Recreational Fishing

These results report the economic contributions to the respective state economies from anglers who live within each congressional district. They do not represent the economic contributions that occur within any given district as a result of angler spending. For example, the presence or absence of a large manufacturing firm within a district is not reflected in the equipment spending by a district’s residents.

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Upcoming Events

FWC COMMISSION MEETINGS

May 1 – 2, 2024 – Daytona, FL
July 10 – 11, 2024 – Cancelled
September 17 – 18, 2024 – Duck Key, FL
December 11 – 12, 2024 – TBD

FKNMS SAC

April 16, 2024 – Marathon, FL
June 18, 2024 – Marathon, FL
August 20, 2024 – Marathon, FL
October 15, 2024 – Marathon, FL
December 10, 2024 – TBD

SAFMC

June 2024 Council Meeting
Jun 10 – Jun 14, 2024
The Shores Resort & Spa
2637 South Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Phone: 866-934-7467 or 386-767-7350

September 2024 Council Meeting
Sep 16 – Sep 20, 2024
Town & Country Inn and Suites
2008 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: 800-334-6660 or 843-571-1000

December 2024 Council Meeting
Dec 2 – Dec 6, 2024
Lumina on Wrightsville Beach
1706 N. Lumina Avenue Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
Phone: 800-465-4329 or 910-256-2231

GMFMC

April 8 – April 11, 2024
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 East Beach Boulevard
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251) 540-4000

June 24 – 27, 2024
Omni Houston Hotel
4 Riverway
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 871-8181

August 19 – 22, 2024
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino
151 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-5400

November 4 – 7, 2024
Hilton St. Pete Bayfront
333 – 1st Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 894-5000

ASMFC

SPRING MEETING
April 29 – May 2, 2024
The Westin Crystal City
1800 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

SUMMER MEETING
August 5 – 8, 2024
The Westin Crystal City
1800 Richmond Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

ANNUAL MEETING
October 21 – 24, 2024
Annapolis, MD