The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry’s
trade association, committed to looking out for the interests of the
entire sportfishing community.
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 60 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.
Three New Marine Monuments Prohibit Recreational Boating and Fishing Access
President leaves anglers and boaters a legacy of restricted access to public resources
NOAA to Establish Eight Federal Marine Protected Areas in the South Atlantic
Sportfishing community lauds this contrast to fisheries management by proclamation
Future Fisherman Foundation Board
of Directors Decides Foundation’s Future
Unless significant funding found, foundation will suspend operations effective
March 2009
World’s Largest Dam Removal
Agreement Reached
Dam removal will restore 300 miles of ailing salmon and steelhead populations
FishAmerica Foundation Receives Contribution from Daiwa Corporation
Funds will be used to enhance family fishing waters
2008 Sportfishing Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together
ASA adopts position on reauthorization of the fisheries management trust fund
