As the Fishing Capitol of the World, Florida’s reefs are precious to anglers as home to a diverse array of sportfish.
Keep Florida Fishing
Keep Florida the Fishing Capital of the World!
Join us in advocating for clean waters, abundant fisheries and access to both.
Florida Issues
Stop Federal Mismanagement in the South Atlantic
Is the South Atlantic Fisheries Management Council heading down the same road as the Gulf of Mexico?
Fight the Biscayne National Park Closure
The National Park Service has announced a plan to lock fishermen out of over 10,000 acres of public water.
Restore the Everglades
For the last 30+ years, people have been talking about how to “re-plumb” the Everglades.
Stand Up for Gulf Red Snapper Fishing
Federal mismanagement of the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery has led to shortened seasons, in-fighting, and controversy.
Possible Fishing Closures in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary is currently developing changes to its General Management Plan that may significantly impact recreational fishing access.
Latest Highlights
Sportfishing Industry Welcomes Release of Government Statistics on Contribution to U.S. Economy
Recreational fishing and boating is the largest contributor of the core outdoor recreation activities
Florida Hosts License-Free Saltwater Fishing Day on September 1
Keep Florida Fishing Invites Residents, Visitors to Participate in License-Free Fishing
Anglers can keep red snapper for two weekends in August
For two consecutive weekends, recreational anglers fishing federal waters of the South Atlantic, will be able to keep one red snapper per angler per day.
Modern Fish Act Offers Hope
While federal fisheries law (the Magnuson-Stevens Act) has been successful in preventing overfishing, it has never been adapted to fit recreational fishing.
Calendar of Events
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Looking to plan your next #fishing or #diving experience in the #FloridaKeys? Check out NOAA Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary’s Blue Star Fishing Guide that recognizes charter fishing captains who are committed to #sustainable fishing practices! NOAA Fisheries Service The American Sportfishing Association
NOAA and Florida Keys fishing guides partner to support sustainable recreational fishing
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The Blue Star Fishing Guide program recognizes charter fishing captains who are committed to sustainable fishing practices and educating their customers about resource protection in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.Celebrate National #Hunting & #Fishing Day on the water! Don’t forget to download the #MyFishCount or #iAngler app to help gather recreational data! #KeepFLFishing
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We're excited to share today’s release of economic data by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) that shows the significance of the outdoor industry – and boating in particular – to the U.S. economy. Read more here >> bit.ly/2NrKIpv <<
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