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 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.
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
Federal Government Confirms
Red Drum and Striped Bass Gamefish Status
Announcement affirms 2007 Executive Order signed by President Bush
ASA Has Opening for Everett Hames
Policy Fellow
Resumes due by November 28, 2008
Presidential Action Ensures Recreational Fishing in Federal Waters
President Bush’s historic amendment maintains fishing in marine protected
areas
President Signs Memo Sustaining Fishing in Marine Designation Process
Sportfishing industry supports the President’s directive
FishAmerica Announces Funding Available for Habitat Restoration
Second Round of Grants to be Announced January 2009
A "Little Bit Of Heaven" With The Angel Anglers
Boys & Girls Club youth team with Bassmaster Elite Series pros
FishAmerica Foundation Receives Contribution from Johnson Outdoors
Foundation receives third contribution for FishAmerica Gulf Fund
Congress Restores 35-Year EPA Recreational
Boating Exemption
Sportfishing industry urges swift Presidential
approval
