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Empowering Anglers: A New Era for Recreational Fishing Management

A cloud-based Decision Support Tool is transforming the recreational fishing regulations process by putting cutting-edge science and decision-making power directly into the hands of recreational fishing advisors and managers.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
An angler proudly displays a beautiful black sea bass on a boat out on the water. An angler proudly displays a beautiful black sea bass. Credit: Vessel-Bay Dream; Photographer Paula Steinback

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week.
June 08, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Featured image banner for National Fishing and Boating Week

2026 West Coast Rec Fish Roundtable Summary

Part of a series of national public discussions with recreational fishing constituents
West Coast

Restoration of Florida’s Robinson Preserve Benefits Fish, Visitors, and Local Economy

Researchers examined both the economic impacts and fisheries benefits of restoring Robinson Preserve, a former farm site near Tampa Bay now transformed into a coastal nature preserve.
April 23, 2026 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A wetland preserve with ponds, mangroves, and walking trails Aerial view of the Robinson Preserve habitat restoration project. Credit: Manatee County and E.T. MacKenzie, Inc.

Sport Halibut Fishing in Alaska

Recreational fishing for Pacific halibut on charter boats (guided) or as unguided recreational fishermen in Alaska.
Alaska

Restoring Habitat and Engaging the Recreational Community through the National Fish Habitat Partnership

Partners are advancing progress of habitat restoration and angler engagement projects in Hawaiʻi, Oregon, and South Carolina.
May 28, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
A person wearing a Kuleana Coral Restoration shirt takes a picture of a piece of coral while a young person looks on Kuleana Coral Restoration works with volunteers to prepare coral fragments for planting. Credit: Mike Ito.

Emergency Measures for the Northeast Multispecies Fishery For Fishing Year 2025

This emergency action implements interim measures for the Northeast Multispecies FMP for fishing year 2025. This action sets ACLs for groundfish stocks, approves sector operations plans and ACEs, and sets common pool TACs and possession limits.
April 29, 2025 -
New England/Mid-Atlantic

Emergency Northeast Multispecies Fishery Measures for Fishing Year 2025

NOAA Fisheries filed a temporary rule for an emergency action that establishes measures necessary for the Northeast Multispecies fishery to operate at the beginning of fishing year 2025, on May 1, 2025.Effective May 1, 2025, this action sets interim…
Emergency Rule,
New England
Effective
07/14/2026

November 2024 Recreational Fisheries Roundtable Meeting Summary

Part of a series of national public discussions with recreational fishing constituents
West Coast

2024 Regional Recreational Fishing Highlights

NOAA Fisheries' recreational fishing highlights and accomplishments by region.
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National