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NOAA Fisheries and Partners Announce Improvements to Recreational Fishing Data Collection Ahead of Red Snapper Season

Alabama’s Snapper Check program gets an upgrade through collaboration with NOAA Fisheries and GulfFIN.
May 23, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
A field sampler with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources collects red snapper length and weight as part of Snapper Check dockside validation. A field sampler with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources collects red snapper length and weight as part of Snapper Check dockside validation.

Casting Connections

We're dedicated to supporting sustainable recreational fisheries for all. NOAA Fisheries works with partners to connect children and families to our marine environment through recreational fishing adventures. Take a look at the good times we reeled in!
May 20, 2023 - Photo Gallery ,
National
NOAA and NPT discuss the upcoming day of fishing

NOAA Fisheries Releases 2022 Status of Stocks

The report highlights successful management of U.S. fisheries, including the important role commercial and recreational fisheries play in our economy.
April 27, 2023 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Photo of an east coast fishing port. East coast fishing port. Credit: iStock

Recreational Fishery Data Reveals Climate-Driven Shifts for Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Catch

A new study identifies shifting distributions of Atlantic Highly Migratory Species catch, including tunas, billfish, and sharks, off the northeastern United States, providing understanding about climate change impacts to the recreational fishery.
April 19, 2023 - Feature Story ,
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Man in blue shirt on stern of boat holding large fish.

Inseason Actions in 2023 Ocean Salmon Fisheries, South of Cape Falcon Recreational & Commercial

Inseason action for recreational and commercial salmon fisheries south of Cape Falcon, 2023
March 10, 2023 -
West Coast

NOAA Fisheries: Response to National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2021 Recommendations, In-Season Management

This report to Congress provides NOAA Fisheries' response to the National Academies’ of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s recommendations for how NOAA Fisheries is meeting the needs of in-season management of fisheries with annual catch limits.
February 10, 2023 - Report to Congress ,
National

West Coast Region Recreational Fisheries Newsletters

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region’s recreational fisheries newsletter provides updates on the latest happenings in West Coast recreational fisheries
September 21, 2022 -
West Coast

NOAA Releases Two Key Reports, Status of Stocks and Fisheries of the United States

U.S. fisheries held steady in 2021, with more than 90 percent of stocks not subject to overfishing and 80 percent not overfished.
May 12, 2022 - Feature Story ,
Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
School of fish School of yellowfin tuna in the Atlantic Ocean. Credit: iStock

Recreational Fishing: A Favorite American Pastime

National Hunting and Fishing Day is September 25. Learn how you can participate in recreational fishing in your state or region.
September 24, 2021 - Feature Story ,
National
Diver in water with amberjack. Recreational fisherman with amberjack. Credit: Thomas Talbot.

Return ‘Em Right: Angling for Better Catch and Release in Gulf Reef Fisheries

Gulf of Mexico reef fish anglers and charter boat captains: Improve your skills, earn gear, and support a healthy Gulf through “Return ‘Em Right.” This Gulf-wide effort is giving you the tools to ensure the fish we release live to fight another day.
September 14, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Southeast
Three anglers on a boat with a fishing rod that's bending and looks to have a fish on. Return 'Em Right will give anglers the tools and skills to successfully release reef fish so they live to help improve the overall health of reef fish fisheries. Credit: Return 'Em Right