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National Fishing and Boating Week 2020

Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week as we celebrate one of our nation's most cherished pastimes: saltwater recreational fishing.
June 06, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Agency Approach to Saltwater Recreational Fishing Has Changed, Progressed through Partnership

Read a new leadership message from Russ Dunn, National Policy Advisor for Recreational Fisheries, in honor of National Fishing and Boating Week.
June 05, 2020 - Leadership Message ,
A speed boat on the water at sunrise

NOAA Fisheries Releases Five New Geographic Strategic Plans

The plans highlight specific areas of increased emphasis for commercial and recreational fishing opportunities and the conservation of marine resources (2020–2023).
May 22, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Recreational Fishing Photo Contest Highlights Your Favorite Catch

Anglers across the country can submit photos highlighting their love for saltwater recreational fishing and win the trip of a lifetime.
April 09, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Fisheries of the United States, 2018

Each year NOAA Fisheries compiles key fisheries statistics from the previous year into an annual snapshot documenting fishing’s importance to the nation.
February 21, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Removal of West Coast Rockfish From Endangered Species List

Local anglers’ knowledge and expertise contributed to NOAA's management of rockfish.
December 05, 2019 - Feature Story ,
Side profile of yelloweye rockfish surrounded by ocean rocks. Fish has golden orange body with green eyes and spiky, grayish first dorsal fins.

Rebound in Groundfish Leads to New Flexibility for Fishermen, Protection for Deep-Sea Corals

Community collaboration fosters wide support for new action on groundfish.
November 18, 2019 - Feature Story ,
School of rockfish swimming above coral

Ocean Month 2019

Dive into our online campaigns and features during Ocean Month.
June 17, 2019 - Feature Story ,
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Survey Says: California Anglers Interested in More Habitat for Fishing

Anglers in the Sacramento River system show support for new salmon fishing opportunities above dams currently blocking fish passage.
June 07, 2019 - Feature Story ,
A speed boat on the water at sunrise Anglers heading to a fishing spot in California's Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Credit: NOAA.