ASA Issues Fishing Participation Report
July 30, 2026
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population went fishing in 2025, and total outings outings rose 3% to 918 million.
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population went fishing in 2025, and total outings outings rose 3% to 918 million.
Glenn Hughes, a veteran boating and fishing journalist, now heads industry relations for the American Sportfishing Association.
The American Sportfishing Association is angry about a last-minute order by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive maritime infrastructure bill during the weekend that drew a mixed reaction from the recreational fishing industry.
The American Sailing Association developed a sailing education app called Sailing Challenge.
Advocates had one-on-one meetings and a general session that gathered members of Congress, regulators, economists, commentators and experts.
The Senate approved an amendment offered by Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
ASA Electronics said it promoted Mike Landis to Midwest regional sales manager of the company’s marine division.
A package of legislative provisions that will benefit recreational fishing and hunting passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
The American Sportfishing Association reiterated its support of efforts being made on the federal and state levels to address Florida water-quality issues.
Roughly 18% of the U.S. population went fishing in 2025, and total outings outings rose 3% to 918 million.
Glenn Hughes, a veteran boating and fishing journalist, now heads industry relations for the American Sportfishing Association.
The American Sportfishing Association is angry about a last-minute order by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
The U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive maritime infrastructure bill during the weekend that drew a mixed reaction from the recreational fishing industry.
The American Sailing Association developed a sailing education app called Sailing Challenge.
Advocates had one-on-one meetings and a general session that gathered members of Congress, regulators, economists, commentators and experts.
The Senate approved an amendment offered by Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
ASA Electronics said it promoted Mike Landis to Midwest regional sales manager of the company’s marine division.
A package of legislative provisions that will benefit recreational fishing and hunting passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday.
The American Sportfishing Association reiterated its support of efforts being made on the federal and state levels to address Florida water-quality issues.
