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Key Issues

Proposed Bottom Fishing Ban
Feds want to close bottom fishing in the South Atlantic.

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Forage Fish
To have healthy sportfish populations, there first must be a healthy food base. Simply put, big fish need plenty of little fish to eat.

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Florida Coral Reefs
An extensive coral disease outbreak began affecting the area in 2014 and continues to spread more rapidly northward from Miami-Dade County, but has also moved southward into the southern Florida Keys and Mexico.

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Everglades
The Florida Everglades are not only an environmental wonder but also provide essential “plumbing” to move water south in the state, recharging the Biscayne Aquifer and ultimately supplying necessary freshwater to Florida Bay.

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Latest News

A Busy June in the Southeast

Martha Guyas2023-07-27T14:26:50-04:00June 30, 2023|

Recreational Fishing and Boating Community Opposes Vessel Speed Restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico, Calls for Collaboration in Conserving Rice’s Whales

John Stillwagon2023-07-27T14:26:45-04:00June 22, 2023|

Keep Florida Fishing Wraps up Successful 2023 Session

John Stillwagon2023-05-10T14:14:39-04:00May 10, 2023|

New Striped Bass Regulations Aimed at Addressing Conservation Concerns

John Stillwagon2023-05-04T10:03:38-04:00May 4, 2023|

American Sportfishing Association Urges Florida Senate to Enshrine Right to Hunt and Fish in Florida Constitution

John Stillwagon2023-04-26T10:33:29-04:00April 25, 2023|

ASA Urges the Florida Legislature to Support the Rights of Anglers

John Stillwagon2023-04-19T11:31:27-04:00April 19, 2023|

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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