Cast a line and join anglers across the country in celebrating National Fishing and Boating Week. All week long, we'll be sharing how NOAA supports sustainable recreational fisheries for the benefit and enjoyment of the nation. Check out the recreational fishing features below.
Recreational Fishing Features
Meet Fisherman Gerald “Gene” Weaver
As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, we sat down with Gene Weaver, a fisherman on Saipan, to share his love of fishing.
Podcast: Teaching Kids to Fish and Love the Water
Connecting kids with nature and teaching them about fishing and crabbing is more than education—it's passing on a cultural heritage. In our new podcast episode, we hear how NOAA Fisheries and partners are working with communities in South Carolina to get kids involved in fishing and environmental conservation.
Gone Fishin' with NOAA Fisheries' Southeast Regional Administrator Andy Strelcheck
Learn how a love of fishing led to fishery management.
Advancing Recreational Fishing Priorities Together
Learn about some of our work to improve recreational fisheries science, management, and conditions on the water.
Our progress in implementing the National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy
NOAA Shares Plans to Re-envision Recreational Fishing Data Collection
NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology Director Evan Howell reflects on the importance of collaborating on a fresh approach to the recreational fisheries data collection partnership in the United States.
Shark Depredation: A Frustrating Experience for Fishermen in the Atlantic
NOAA Fisheries continues to work with partners and fishermen to find solutions to depredation.
What is shark depredation and what's being done about it
California Charter Boats Contribute to Rockfish Research, Support Sustainable Fishing
Charter crews collect lab samples, filling in picture of rockfish status.
Charter boats and rockfish cooperative research program
Recreational Fishing Communities Help to Protect and Restore Habitat through National Fish Habitat Partnership
Nearly $175,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Oregon, Hawaiʻi, and South Carolina.
Projects to restore habitat via the coastal National Fish Habitat Partnerships
Exploring Innovative Strategies to Reduce Red Snapper Discards
NOAA Fisheries is recommending nearly $900,000 in funding for projects that will reduce discards and increase fishing opportunities.
More on reducing red snapper discards
Celebrating National Fishing and Boating Week 2024
Join us in celebrating our nation's love for fishing and boating. Read a message from Janet Coit, Assistant Administrator for NOAA Fisheries.
Saving Fish for Tomorrow: Tagging Provides a New Lens on Charter Fishing
A charter fishing couple is making waves in the world of offshore pelagic fishing by tagging yellowfin tuna and swordfish off the coast of Louisiana. They contribute valuable data to NOAA through our Cooperative Tagging Program.
Charter fishing couple tags tuna and swordfish
Top 10 Activities for Saltwater Anglers This National Fishing and Boating Week
Check out some activities that can help everyone have a great National Fishing and Boating Week!
Top 10 activities for saltwater anglers
Responsible Boating Saves Marine Mammals
Deaths of Young Dolphin, Humpback Calf Highlight the Importance of Responsible Boating
In February 2024, NOAA Fisheries and partners responded to a dead spinner dolphin yearling and a dead humpback whale calf in Hawaiʻi. Examinations revealed their deaths were likely due to vessel strikes.
Young dolphin and humpback whale hit by vessels
Help Endangered Whales: Slow Down in Slow Zones
All boaters can help save right whales by slowing down in Right Whale Slow Zones.
Learn how to help endangered whales
