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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

  • Picture of angler fishing with sunset in background. Text overlay reads Vote YES on Amendment 2. Secure the right to fish in Florida for generations to come.

    Vote YES on Amendment 2

    Secure the right to fish in Florida for generations to come.

  • America’s Outdoor Recreation Act / EXPLORE Act

    Better access and better fishing on federal lands and waters.

  • SHARKED Act 

    New legislation focuses on addressing sharks eating anglers’ catch.  

  • Support Youth Fishing Programs

    Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!

  • Vessel Speed Restrictions for Right Whales Will Prevent Access

    The recreational fishing community cares about whale conservation but we need a smarter approach!

  • 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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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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Florida

Florida District 1

Florida District 2

Florida District 3

Florida District 4