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The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the entire sportfishing community.

fishing We give the industry a unified voice, speaking out on behalf of sportfishing and boating industries, state and federal natural resource agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups, and outdoor journalists when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself.

We invest in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous as well as safeguard and promote the enduring social, economic, and conservation values of sportfishing in America.

ASA also represents the interests of America’s 40 million anglers who generate over $45 billion in retail sales with a $125 billion impact on the nation’s economy creating employment for over one million people.

Top News

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Settlement Detrimental to Sportfishing Industry disappointed that Department of Interior chose not to fight lawsuit

Sportfishing Industry Takes Action to Keep Flounder Fishery Open to Fishing Industry leaders announce plan to address summer flounder fishery issues

California’s Anglers and Boaters Score Victory in No-Fishing Process Conservation Proposal Forwarded to California Fish and Game Commission

Grants Available for Sportfish Habitat Restoration
FishAmerica Foundation expects to award more than $800,000 in 2008

Physh Ed Fishing and Boating Program Extends Grant Application Deadline
Teachers are encouraged to apply for fishing and boating grants

Report Highlights Fishing’s Broad Economic and Conservation Impact
Anglers’ expenditures have a significant impact on the nation’s economy