Welcome to the American Sportfishing Association
ASA is the nonprofit trade association of the sportfishing industry. We work to safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation and social values of recreational fishing for the benefit of all Americans.
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Working For You
We take care of the politics so you can concentrate on growing your business.
Learn more about the many issues the ASA team is working on.
Latest News
New Guidance on SBA Paycheck Protection Loan Program and Employee Retention Credit
The U.S. Treasury Department issued new guidance on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act's $350 billion loan [...]
Sportfishing Industry Asks Governors to Support Recreational Fishing
Amid growing closures and restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) recently sent letters to [...]
U.S. Senate Passes $2 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill
On March 25, 2020, after several days of deliberations, the U.S. Senate approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic [...]