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Fishing Clubs:
Asbury Park Fishing Club - The oldest striped bass fishing club in the United States. Meets 7:30 PM the first Monday of the month at the VFW Building, Lake Ave - Asbury Park, NJ
Assateague Mobile Sportfishermen Association (AMSA) - Berlin, MD
Atlantic Saltwater Fly Rodders - With the creation of the Atlantic Saltwater Flyrodders comes the beginning of a new tradition of excellence in the ever evolving support of saltwater flyrodding. Although founded with a dedication toward camaraderie of sharing the amazing new material, techniques, and tackle available to our sport today, it is by no mysterious force that we are here, albeit a past precedence of these same values - Seaside Park, NJ
Avalon Tuna Club - Founded in 1898, the Avalon Tuna Club is the oldest fishing club in the world. The club's building in Avalon Harbor is a national landmark and IGFA fishing rules were adopted from the rules of this club. There is a tremendous amount of antique tackle on display and pictures that go back to the turn of the century. Once a year, the Club has an antique tackle marlin tournament. In order to fish, your tackle has to be pre-1940 - Catalina Island, CA
Babylon Tuna Club - The largest and most active Fishing Club on Long Island
Bay Shore Tuna Club - Club activities include member contests, inter-club contests, tournament participation, clam bakes, picnics and parties - Bay Shore, Long Island, NY
Bayside Anglers Group LTD - Established in 1995, we are a nonprofit organization/fishing club. Our goal is to promote safe, effective, and environmentally sound recreational fishing practices. We share our knowledge to become better fisherman and offer our expertise to the public through various community outreach events. We also enjoy the friendly competition of tournament fishing. We not only compete within the club; we also compete against other clubs as well - Flushing, NY
Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club - For more than forty years, the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club has lived up to its name. Every summer, its members head offshore to troll the endless waves for the thrill of a strike. Carrying on a sportfishing tradition, the Club honors that special relationship that great fish have with those who seek them - Long Beach Island, NJ
Berkeley Striper Club - Established in 1966, the Berkeley Striper Club is one of the largest and most active surf-fishing clubs in New Jersey. We have 180 members, some of whom are among the best fishermen in New Jersey. Our members have one common thread... the fanatic pursuit of Striped Bass - Seaside Park, NJ
Central Connecticut Striper Club - There is a new site for an old club in town - Meriden, CT
ChicksWhoFish.com - Dara Stotesbury's personal web site about women who enjoy fishing as much as the men do. The site contains a ladies chat room, links page, fishing seminars, all-girl fishing trips and plenty of pictures of the ladies with their fish - Costa Mesa, CA
Coastal Flyrodders - We are a saltwater fly fishing club whose primary goal is to have fun and learn as much as possible from one another about great East Coast saltwater fly fishing and anywhere else that affords fly fishing for big fish - Wyckoff, NJ
East Rockaway Anglers - Established in 1974 - Babylon, NY
Farragut Striper Club - The Farragut Striper Club evolved from the Farragut Rod and Gun Club, an organization founded in 1948. The Rod and Gun Club roster boasted 125 active hunters and fishermen during the its hey day. The Farragut Inn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn (from which the club got its name) served as the original meeting place. Today, the club’s focus remains on surf fishing the northeast for striped bass, bluefish and weakfish - Massapequa, NY
Fish Hawks Fishing Club - Formed in 1977 and granted a charter as a nonprofit organization by the State of New Jersey. The Fish Hawks is now one of the largest and most active fishing clubs in New Jersey - Forked River, NJ
Forked River Tuna Club - A private, not-for-profit organization formed to foster and promote skill in the sport of yachting, boating, hunting and fishing - Forked River, NJ
Freeport Hudson Anglers Fishing Club - Formed in 1966 as the "Hudson Point Fishing Club", the goals of the club are to interest and encourage members in all kinds of sportfishing; to support all movements and legislation intended to assist in the propagation of saltwater fish; to use all legislative methods to protect the interest of rod and reel fisherman; to encourage good fellowship and sportsmanship; and to aid in the formulation and establishment of sound policies and practices designed to conserve, restore, protect and safely regulate our fisheries resources - Freeport, NY
Freeport Tuna Club - For over 60 years the Freeport Tuna Club has been one of Long Island's premier fishing clubs. Some of the best local fishermen and fisherwomen are among our 200-plus membership body. We fish hard and enjoy each other's camaraderie throughout all twelve months of the year - Freeport, NY
Green Harbor Tuna Club - The oldest Tuna Club on the Massachusetts South Shore was founded in 1970 in Marshfield to promote recreational fishing for Bluefin Tuna. The Club has expanded their activities to include a multi-specie season long Tournament, as well as Cod, Bluefish, and two Bluefin Tournaments - Pembroke, MA
Hartford Surf Fishing Club - Since 1952, the Hartford Surf Fishing Club has endeavored to promote and preserve the fine tradition of salt and fresh water angling on Connecticut's shoreline and tidal estuaries such as the Connecticut, Thames, and Housatonic River systems - Tolland, CT
High Hill Striper Club - Since 1952, the Club's focus is, and has always been, on surf fishing, fellowship, the sharing of knowledge and friendly competition among its members. We are involved in conservation issues and actively promoting and supporting efforts to “effectively” manage and restore finfish resources - Wantagh, NY
Hi-Mar Striper Club - The premiere Striped Bass club in New Jersey. Most of our members focus their fishing on Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook area. The club is made of the areas best charter captains, family recreational fisherman, and individuals who want to make a difference in preserving our precious fishery for generations to come. Throughout its almost forty years of existence, various Hi-Mar members were the innovators of several effective bass catching techniques with plugs and spoons. Members of the club are also pioneers in developing such effective techniques as worming for bass, chunking Flynn's Knoll, light tackle angling for bass and nighttime plug trolling in the Sandy Hook rips - Sandy Hook, NJ
Huntington Angler's Club - We promote and stimulate fishing under conditions most favorable to the enjoyment of the sport by all. We promote fishing as a means of recreation and good sportsmanship in our community and share with all, the common knowledge of where, when, how and with what to catch fish - Huntington Station, NY
Jersey Coast Shark Anglers Club - The JCSA started when a group of avid fisherman got together and started fishing for sharks, this was back in 1977. Shark fishing became very popular among the recreational fisherman on the Jersey shore and our group of anglers decided to form a club in 1978. We were among the first on the Jersey shore to have organized Shark tournaments and with the box office smash of Jaws, shark fishing was here to stay - Riviera Beach, NJ
Marblehead Surfcasters - Promoting and encouraging the sport of fishing from surf and boat since 1987 - Marblehead, MA
Merrick Rod and Gun Club - Founded in 1939 on the South Shore of Long Island, the MRG is a social fraternity for fisherman, hunters, or just outdoor sportsmen in general. As for the fishing aspect of the MRG, we charter boats from Freeport to Mattituck to Orient Point and of course Montauk. Targeting all species of fish that call Long Island waters home - Seaford, NY
Moriches Anglers Fishing Club - Our goals are to to support the stabilization and maintenance of the Moriches Inlet, to support the conservation of marine fisheries, and to combine honesty and sportsmanship with competitive sport fishing - Center Moriches, NY
Narraganset Salt Water Fishing Club - Chartered in 1936, the NSWFC is one of the oldest fishing clubs in Rhode Island- Narraganset, RI
North Carolina Saltwater Fishing Club - For all who enjoy inshore and offshore saltwater fishing in North Carolina
Ocean City Marlin & Tuna Club - Established in 1959, the OCMTC practices camaraderie with a common interest in fishing. The OCMTC sponsors over a dozen tournaments each year and supports marine conservation efforts - Ocean City, NJ
Patchogue Fishing Club - A long Island surf and boat fishing club. Fishing forums, Tournaments, etc - Patchogue, NY
Paumonak Surfcasters - Activities include meetings, outings, family beach barbecues and monthly club fishing contests. The call to the surf is not for every angler, but for those who answer the rewards are many - Wantagh, NY
Pensacola Big Game Fishing Club - Our goal is to stimulate and encourage the sport of big game fishing in northwest Florida coastal waters near and offshore of Pensacola, Florida. Our members encourage and promote the conservation and study of game fishes and they assist scientific foundations in the collection and dissemination of available data and information. We encourage and promote the sport of big game fishing as a recreation and as source of scientific data that is critical to the survival of all game species - Pensacola, FL
Raritan Bay Anglers Club - A non-profit organization for fishing enthusiasts in the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay areas. Club activities such as our Annual Charity Fluke Tournament support local charities plus organizations that protect our marine environment. The club also sponsors the Perth Amboy "Annual Children's Fishing Derby" - Perth Amboy, NJ
Rockaway Surf Anglers - Founded in 1993, RSA is primarily a surf fishing club whose only member requirement is to have a love for fishing, laughter and good will. Club members fish mainly Rockaway, Riis Park, Fort Tilden, Breezy Point and Jamaica Bay, but cover all areas from Staten Island to Montauk - Rockaway, NY
Salty Flyrodders of New York - The sole remaining chapter of the original Salty Flyrodders of America. Activities range from fly tying sessions to well known guest speakers from the salt water fly fishing community - New York, NY
San Diego Anglers Fishing Club - A Family Oriented Club Dedicated to Anglers of All Ages - San Diego, CA
Shark River Surf Anglers - SRSA is a saltwater fishing club dedicated to the pursuit of striped bass and good times! A fully insured, not-for-profit organization, we have enjoyed tremendous success the past few years and have emerged as one of the premier fishing clubs along the Jersey Coast. Although our primary focus is always on fishing, the club has a lot more to offer and we hold a variety of great activities throughout the year - Belmar, NJ
Shinnecock Marlin and Tuna Club - Started in 1955, the club objectives are the promotion of sportsmanship, the art of competitive angling and the welfare of fishing in general. We also are fighting for the improvement of the Shinnecock Inlet, the preservation of our local waters, supporting local charities, representing sports fishermen at hearings, and education through public seminars - Quogue, NY
South Jersey Coastal Fly Anglers - Our club was formed in 2003 with the hopes of bringing together and educating saltwater fly anglers who call southern New Jersey their home waters - Ocean City, NJ
South Shore Marlin & Tuna Club - Center Moriches, NY
Spring Lake Live Liners Fishing Club - We have been active in local surf fishing activities for over 20 years. Our name is derived from the fact that many of the biggest trophy bass that we have caught over the years were by “live lining” baitfish, notably herring. Despite the club’s name the members fish using a variety of techniques including a very active core group of fly rodders - Spring Lake Heights, NJ
Striper Surf Club, Inc - Organized in 1948, is one of the oldest organized surf-fishing clubs in New York - East Meadow, NY
Village Harbour Fishing Club (VHFC) - Started in 1989 as a non-profit organization to bring together those anglers wishing to further their knowledge of sportfishing in our area of the New Jersey shore. Throughout the year, we sponsor fishing tournaments and club events designed to foster these ideals - Manahawkin, NJ
Weekapaug Surfcasters Fishing Club - Conceived in 1999, our mission is to become a strong voice for Surf Fishermen and Fisherwomen everywhere. Promote conservation, fight for access to coastal fishing areas for Surf Fishermen and most of all help maintain a strong fishery for recreational fishermen - Charlestown, RI
Women's Surf Fishing Club of New Jersey (WSFC) - If you are a surf fishing woman and are interested in joining a club, this couldn’t be a better time. The WSFC has elected officers. We have an annual awards banquet, Christmas luncheon, and usually 3-4 meetings per year. The WSFC is affiliated with ASAC and participates in 13 to 16 sanctioned tournaments annually. We also have our own tournament in Sea Isle City every fall - Manahawkin, NJ
Associations:
American Sportfishing Association - Voice of the sportfishing industry. For millions of Americans, fishing is the reward at the end of a hard day. Our job is spent making that possible. The ASA is the leading recreational fishing trade association, uniting more than 600 members of the sportfishing and boating industries, state fish and wildlife agencies, federal land and water management agencies, conservation organizations, angler advocacy groups, and outdoor journalists - Alexandria, VA
American Sportfishing Association - Legislative Action Center - Alexandria, VA
American Striper Association (ASA) - The ASA is a strong member based organization that has become the nation's "Premier Striper Tournament Series". The ASA conducts tournaments from Massachusetts to North Carolina. Striper enthusiasts can choose to fish local tournaments or compete in any of the three divisions available in the ASA. In addition to Local and Divisional Awards for ASA participants, yearly prizes are also awarded to the Top Jr. and Female Angler. The prestigious Angler of the Year Award will be presented to the ASA Boat Captain that exhibits the skills needed to earn the bragging rights as the Nation's Best Striped Bass Fisherman - Washington, NC
Association of Surf Angling Clubs - Founded in 1915 by a dedicated group of surf anglers who were primarily interested in perfecting and improving the art of surfcasting, the ASAC has played a major leadership role in the conservation field, especially in the state of New Jersey where the majority of its member clubs are located. The ASAC approves and acts as a clearing house for many fishing and casting tournaments each year for over forty member fishing clubs.
Atlantis Anglers Association - A Long Island, NY based fishing club that has been in existence over 30 years. Whether you own a boat or fish from the surf, pier, or party boats, this is the fishing club for you. Activities include fishing competitions, guest speakers, club charters, rig tying workshops, tackle auctions and more. Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Baldwin Park Community Room, Baldwin, NY.
California Striped Bass Association - Modesto, CA
Coastal Conservation Association of New York - The New York state chapter is dedicated to the Conservation and Protection of New York’s Marine Resources - New York, NY
Gulf Coast Angler's Association - Fishing reports, articles, photos, Q&A with Pros, guide locator, links and more - Kemah, TX
Hudson River Fisherman's Association of NJ - A group of recreational fishermen who make active use of the NY Bight and the surrounding water system and are concerned with the present and future state of these fisheries. Our objectives are to encourage the responsible use of aquatic resources and protection of habitat. We assist where possible in efforts to abate pollution and promote sportfishing and the management of that recreation - Ridgefield Park, NJ
International Game Fish Association (IGFA) - The IGFA is a nonprofit organization whose objectives are to encourage the study of game fishes for the sake of whatever pleasure, information, or benefit it may provide; to keep the sport of game fishing ethical, and to make its rules acceptable to the majority of anglers; to encourage this sport both as recreation and as a potential source of scientific data; to place such data at the disposal of as many human beings as possible; and to keep an attested and up-to-date chart of world record catches - Dania Beach, FL
Jersey Coast Anglers Association - The JCAA is a non-profit association of more than 75 saltwater fishing clubs, with a combined membership exceeding 30,000, that represents the position of marine sport anglers, champions their causes and protects their rights in matters pertaining to fishing, fisheries, and environmental quality. In doing so, JCAA often works in concert with major environmental organizations and other influential associations of sports clubs - Toms River, NJ
Long Island Beach Buggy Association Inc. - Founded in 1958 by a small group of people who were dedicated to beach access and conservation. They had the foresight to protect and preserve our beautiful shores here on Long Island. Through the next forty-four years, the LIBBA has continued to lead the way in conservation and beach access - Patchogue, NY
Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen's Association (MSSA) - The first organization to unite saltwater fishermen into a recognizable force to take an aggressive, active and positive approach to: Provide a recreational forum for our fishing members to improve their techniques, catches and overall enjoyment of fishing. To protect and preserve our bountiful resources through sound conservation and management of Maryland’s fisheries - Baltimore, MD
Massachusetts Beach Buggy Association, Inc. - The MBBA was founded in 1950, when beach buggying first became popular shortly after the end of World War II. It was organized by a group of far-seeing enthusiasts who realized that if the sport were to continue, self-generated controls would be necessary to avoid infringing upon the rights of others who use the beach.
Massachusetts Striped Bass Association - Founded in 1950 and remains the oldest salt water fishing club in the state of Massachusetts. The MSBA is a non-profit organization, 500 plus members, dedicated to promoting recreational sportfishing, conservation, environmental awareness and good fellowship - Braintree, MA
Montauk Surfcasters Association - A non-profit association which was started in 1985 by a handful of surf fishermen who wanted to have a voice in preserving and protecting the privilege to surf fish at all our pristine beaches in the East Coast - Montauk, NY
National Marine Charter Association (NMCA) – The NMCA is an association for the entire spectrum of over 40,000 companies in the marine charter industry. Marine charters who provide sailing, fishing, diving, ecotours, water transportation, bareboats, and other excursion vessels up to 150 passengers are represented in NMCA, a national non-profit organization fully representative of their interests - Alexandria, VA
New Jersey Beach Buggy Association - Since 1954 the NJBBA has fought to preserve beach access for all beach users. The NJBBA not only builds protective fences and plants dune grasses to protect beaches, but we get involved with community leaders and other worthy organizations to keep beaches open for all types of uses. From birding to fishing and horseback riding or just for folks who like to walk the beach, the NJBBA is here for you - Seaside Park , NJ
New Jersey Chapter of the Hudson River Fisherman's Association - A group of recreational fishermen who make active use of the NY Bight and the surrounding water system and are concerned with the present and future state of these fisheries. Our objectives are to encourage the responsible use of aquatic resources and protection of habitat. We assist where possible in efforts to abate pollution and promote sportfishing and the management of that recreation - Ridgefield Park, NJ
NMEA - National Marine Electronics Association - The unifying force behind the entire marine electronics industry, bringing together all aspects of the industry for the betterment of all in our business - Severna Park, MD
NMMA - National Marine Manufacturers Association - NMMA is dedicated to creating, promoting and protecting an environment where members can achieve financial success through excellence in manufacturing, in selling, and in servicing their customers. NMMA members, more than 1,400 companies, produce every conceivable product used by recreational boaters. An estimated 80 percent of marine products used in North America are produced by NMMA members - Chicago, IL
New York Fishing Tackle Trade Association (NYFTTA) - Founded several years ago and through the efforts of its members has earned the attention and respect of the legislators and advisory bodies now governing our recreational fisheries. This organization was created to voice the concerns of the recreational fishing industry, to deal with problems common to our businesses and to promote the sport which supports our industry - Patchogue, NY
Ocean State Surf Casters Association (OSSCA) - Founded in 2004, OSSCA is a dedicated group of surf fishermen and women that share reports from their area so members can have up to date information on the best spots to fish. They are dedicated to maximizing the fish catching success of shore fishermen and women in Rhode Island - Riverside, RI
Personal Flotation Device Manufacturers Association - Life jacket, life vest, Personal Flotation Device (PFD)... whatever you call it, it only works if you wear it! Information on choosing a lifejacket, children's lifejackets and caring for your lifejacket - Chicago, IL
Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association - A non-profit organization, created to provide a forum for recreational saltwater anglers; to provide education to members concerning fishing techniques, improved catches, and overall enjoyment of fishing; to foster sportsmanship; to support marine conservation and sound management of fisheries resources; and provide a unified voice to preserve and protect the rights, traditions and the future of recreational fishing in Rhode Island - Coventry, RI
Southern Kingfish Association - Founded in 1991, the SKA has grown into the premiere saltwater fishing organization in the country, and produces the world’s finest offshore tournament trail - St. Augustine, FL
Sportfishing Association of California - The Sportfishing Association of California, commonly known as SAC, is a non-profit industry organization consisting of sportfishing landing owners, skippers, crews, sportfishing and live bait hauling boat owners, and sportdive boat owners whose principal home ports range from Morro Bay to San Diego. We invite you to browse our site, become informed about all the pending legislative and regulatory issues by clicking on the SAC Updates button, and take an active role by supporting SAC - San Diego, CA
Vesel Assist Association of America - The Boat Owner's Auto Club. On Water Towing, Trailer Assistance, and Boat Insurance information - Newport Beach, CA
Foundations:
Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation - Dedicated to fostering, advocating and participating in the preservation of historic Delaware River and Bay lighthouses and will demonstrate this commitment through the restoration and preservation of “Harbor of Refuge” Lighthouse - Lewes, DE
Equipped To Survive Foundation - The Definitive Source for Independent Reviews & Information on Outdoors Gear and Survival Equipment and Techniques
Future Fisherman Foundation - The Foundation brings the fishing experience to nearly one million new anglers each year. It unites the sportfishing industry with a nationwide network of state outdoor educators, national conservation groups, and youth organizations. The Foundation offers a variety of fishing and boating programs, equipment, and services to community groups and schools across the country. Premier fishing education programs include Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs®, Physh Ed Grants Initiative, Fishing Tackle Loaner Program, and National 4-H Sportfishing - Alexandria, VA
Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation - A nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating and thereby increase public awareness and appreciation of the need for protecting, conserving and restoring this nation's aquatic natural resources - Alexandria, VA
Organizations:
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) - From its inception in 1862, setting safety standards for the marine industry has been the core commitment of ABS. This is achieved through the establishment and application of technical standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction and operational maintenance of ships and other marine structures. ABS is a not-for-profit corporation that has no capital stock and pays no dividends. All funds generated from fees for classification services are used solely for the performance of such services - Houston, TX
Aquaculture Network Information Center (AquaNIC) - A gateway to the world's electronic aquaculture resources. AquaNIC is coordinated by the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, and hosted by Purdue University and the University of Illinois through the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant College Program.
Atlantis Marine World Aquarium - Long Island's number one year round attraction, is alive with many exciting marine life exhibits - Riverhead, NY
BoatUS.com - Boating, boating equipment, boat insurance, boat loans, marine towing
Clean Ocean Action - Our goal is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey/New York Coast. Clean Ocean Action will identify the sources of pollution and mount an attack on each source by using research, public education, and citizen action to convince our public officials to enact and enforce measures which will clean up and protect our oceans - Highlands, NJ
Fish Unlimited - Through education and public awareness, Fish Unlimited will advocate responsible stewardship of our planets fresh and salt water estuaries, along with their respective ecosystems, in order to preserve these priceless resources for current and future generations - Shelter Island Heights, NY
FishingNJ.org - Funded by the Garden State Seafood Association and National Fisheries Institute, this site serves as a clearing house for information on New Jersey's fish and seafood industry. Through it we will try to familiarize you with the commercial fishing industry, provide you with some useful information, introduce you to some other places on the web that we find interesting, and keep you up-to-date on issues - Trenton, NJ
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Fisheries Department - Our mission is to facilitate and secure the long-term sustainable development and utilization of the world's fisheries and aquaculture - Rome, Italy
Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute - Founded in 1947, we provide information exchange services to governmental, non-governmental, academic and commercial users of marine resources in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean regions - Fort Pierce, FL
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution - Dedicated to exploring the world's oceans, integrating the science and technology of the sea with the needs of humankind. Our staff includes over 250 includes scientists, engineers, mariners and support personnel. We are involved in research and education in the marine sciences; biological, chemical, and environmental sciences; marine biomedical sciences; marine mammal conservation; aquaculture; and ocean engineering. We have a wide variety of educational programs and products to raise public awareness of the marine environment - Fort Pierce, FL
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) - The SOLAS Convention in its successive forms is generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. The first version was adopted in 1914, in response to the Titanic disaster. The United States accepted the SOLAS treaty after the Morro Castle disaster in 1934 - International Maritime Organization (IMO), London, United Kingdom
International Maritime Organization - The parent organization for many important international maritime safety treaties and conventions. Contains information about the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), the International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR), the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) and others - London, United Kingdom
National Coalition for Marine Conservation - For almost 30 years, the NCMC has been the only national environmental organization dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish and their environment. The NCMC, a 501(c)3 non-profit group, was founded in 1973 by conservation-minded fishermen. Today it is supported by fishermen, scientists, divers, boaters and wildlife enthusiasts... all those who share our goal of making sure there will always be plenty of fish in the sea. The National Coalition for Marine Conservation (NCMC) just launched a major east-coast wide campaign to save striped bass by protecting their primary food source, menhaden. The NCMC's goal is to ban the commercial reduction fishery (fish meal and fish oil) for menhaden (mossbunker) in Chesapeake Bay, which takes millions of pounds of menhaden a year, and affects striped bass all along the east coast - Leesburg, VA
National Fisheries Institute - The NFI is the nation's leading advocacy organization for the seafood industry. Its member companies represent every element of the industry from the family fisherman at sea to the national seafood restaurant chains. This water-to-table diversity allows NFI to speak with authority to decision makers in Washington, DC, and impact public policy that will help secure a healthy future for all Americans - McLean, VA
National Teen Anglers - Not-for-profit fishing organization educating America's teens in fishing and boating skills - Fort Pierce, FL
New York Sportfishing Federation - For over 21 years the Federation has represented the recreational fishing community and continues to be actively involved with the issues that face you, the recreational angler, in New York. Established in 1981, the NYSF is a non-for-profit organization, with approximately 30,000 supporters and members. Our continued dedication to preserving the marine habitat, maintaining the bio-diversity of our marine resources, through sound management practices, regulations, and laws and promoting sportfishing, educating youngsters on stewardship, and education through public awareness, are recognized by all - Oakdale, NY
Perfect Storm Foundation - Our mission is to provide educational and cultural opportunities to young people whose parents make their living in the commercial fishing industry and in working maritime communities. While writing his international bestseller, The Perfect Storm, Sebastian Junger developed tremendous respect for the fishermen of Gloucester. The hardships of the job, the skill and rugged commitment of those who make their living on the sea, inspired author Sebastian Junger to establish The Perfect Storm Foundation - Gloucester, MA
Recreational Fishing Alliance - Your voice on Capitol Hill. The RFA is a national, grassroots political action organization representing individual sport fishermen and the sport fishing industry. The RFA Mission is to safeguard the rights of saltwater anglers, protect marine, boat and tackle industry jobs and ensure the long-term sustainability of U.S. saltwater fisheries. Commercial fishermen and environmentalist are pushing their agenda on marine fisheries issues affecting you. The RFA is in the trenches lobbying, educating decision makers and ensuring that our interests are being heard loud and clear too! Support our freedom to fish - New Gretna, NJ
Stripers Forever! - A not-for-profit organization dedicated to making the striped bass a gamefish - South Portland, ME
United Anglers of California - Founded in 1981 to stop the decline of our fisheries by ensuring resources are properly managed. Our goal is to unite anglers, fishing groups, businesses, and citizens into a powerful statewide fishery conservation organization. Government pays attention to those who have money or clout. So joining forces means our voice is loud enough to be heard by those who make the decisions that affect our fisheries. Why should the government care about your fisheries if you don't? - San Jose, CA
United Mobile Sportfishermen - Your voice for beach access, conservation and mobile sportfishing on the East Coast. The UMS represents 24 organizations with over 75,000 members. Our mission is to join in formal organization, all associations that partake in mobile sportfishing in coastal, tidal or inland waters. To work for the conservation and preservation in these waters. To preserve and encourage the sport of saltwater fishing and sportfishing vehicle operations. To insure for succeeding generations, the right of access to these waters. To educate and promote better relations with the public, and to work with all local, state, and federal agencies and officials in advancing the above stated purposes.
United States Power Squadrons® - Organized in 1914, USPS is a non profit, educational organization dedicated to making boating safer and more enjoyable by teaching classes in seamanship, navigation and related subjects. Our members are boating families who contribute to their communities by promoting safe boating through education.
Societies:
American Fisheries Society - The American Fisheries Society (AFS), founded in 1870, is the oldest and largest professional society representing fisheries scientists. AFS promotes scientific research and enlightened management of resources for optimum use and enjoyment by the public. It also encourages a comprehensive education for fisheries scientists and continuing on-the-job training. The AFS publishes some of the world's leading fisheries research journals - Alpharetta, GA
American Littoral Society - A national, not-for-profit, membership organization, dedicated to the environmental well being of coastal habitat. Projects include a wide variety of education, research, and advocacy efforts. The ALS offers field trips, scheduled activities and publications - Sandy Hook, Highlands, NJ
Fish tagging with the American Littoral Society - Sandy Hook, NJ
American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists - The ASIH is dedicated to the scientific study of fishes, amphibians and reptiles. The primary emphases of the Society are to increase knowledge about these organisms, to disseminate that knowledge through publications, conferences, symposia, and other means, and to encourage and support young scientists who will make future advances in these fields - Miami, FL
American Society of Limnology and Oceanography - For more than 50 years, ASLO has been the leading professional organization for researchers and educators in the field of aquatic science - Waco, TX
National Marine History Society - A non-profit organization dedicated to America's seafaring heritage. Activities include promoting maritime history, educational projects and historic ship preservation - Peekskill, NY
Titanic Historical Society - Formed in 1963, the THS was the first and is the largest global organization dedicated to preserving the history of RMS Titanic and the White Star Line. We invite all to visit the Titanic Museum, a unique collection of personal items donated by survivors and their families, historical documents and memorabilia from Titanic, Olympic, Britannic and White Star Line ships - Indian Orchard, MA
