REGIONAL UPDATES
Regional Updates
Key Issues
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.
Taking kids fishing just a few times creates a lifelong love of the sport!
Efforts are underway to prevent the use of lead tackle for fishing despite scant evidence that using lead has a harmful impact on wildlife populations.
Federal lands play a pivotal role in providing recreational fishing opportunities.
Menhaden are a vital species in the marine food web and the health of their population is critical to maintaining healthy populations of many other fish species.
Latest News
Introducing ASA’s New Policy Fellow: Gabe Rodriguez
I’m pleased to introduce myself as ASA’s new Policy Fellow. I grew up in the suburbs of Northern Virginia and, not coming from a fishing family, I had to take my fate into my [...]
SHARKED Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
Alexandria, VA. – July 23, 2025- Yesterday, Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research, Knowledge, and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act. The bipartisan SHARKED Act [...]
Minnesota Legislature Delivers Wins for Sportfishing Industry and Recreational Anglers
Last month, Governor Tim Walz signed several budget and omnibus bills into law, marking the end of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session. Despite both chambers operating with slim majorities, and at times even ties, lawmakers delivered [...]
ASA Applauds Inclusion of Chumash National Marine Sanctuary in California 30×30 Initiative
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA), the national voice for the recreational fishing industry and the millions of anglers it represents, applauds the California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) for its June 10th announcement to include state [...]
September 10, 2025
Humminbird XPLORE Series Snags ICAST 2025 Anglers’ Choice Award
August 26, 2025
ICAST 2025 Industry Breakfast – Important Information for Your Business
August 7, 2025
ICAST 2025: Showcasing Innovation and Shaping the Future of Sportfishing
July 28, 2025
Introducing ASA’s New Policy Fellow: Gabe Rodriguez
July 23, 2025
SHARKED Act Introduced in U.S. Senate
July 17, 2025
FluxJet Takes Home Industry’s Most Coveted Award
July 16, 2025
Sportfishing Industry Honors Steve Harvey at ICAST 2025
July 7, 2025
Minnesota Legislature Delivers Wins for Sportfishing Industry and Recreational Anglers
June 20, 2025
Time is Running Out to Attend ICAST 2025—and the Sportfishing Industry is Calling
June 16, 2025
ASA Applauds Inclusion of Chumash National Marine Sanctuary in California 30×30 Initiative
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