Welcome
American Saltwater Guides Association
We are a community of forward-thinking guides, small business owners and like-minded anglers who understand the value of fish in the water. We realize that abundance equals opportunity for all, and that such opportunity is more important to the future of our fisheries than filling the cooler today.
Empowering THE ANGLING Community
Our Voices Matter
Passionate Advocacy
Join our community and support our shared way of life. Your membership ensures we continue living our passion for the oceans, connecting with customers, friends, and loved ones. Be part of a community that values the ocean’s treasures and preserves them for future generations.
A Shared Voice
Our unwavering angling pursuits drive millions in tourism dollars that support local businesses, fishing guides, tackle shops, restaurants and accommodations. Our voice represents an entire industry.
Abundance Creates Opportunity
Opportunity drives effort. It’s pretty simple: people don’t fish when there are no fish to catch. Help us sustain fish populations and ensures people can continue pursuing their passion. Be a part of the community driving effort through opportunity.
Guardians of the Seas
By becoming a member, you advocate for strong state and federal fisheries laws. Your support is crucial for ensuring sustainable living for decades. Join us in shaping laws with teeth through a thoughtful and collaborative process. Be a guardian of our fisheries and our future.
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Latest News in Our Community
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2024 ASMFC Annual Meeting Preview
The Striped Bass Board Meeting on Wednesday will review the results of the stock assessment update. Technical Committee conclusions (or lack thereof) and Board decisions
Next Step for Albie Conservation: Join the Discussion on October 30th
The state of North Carolina is making a significant move toward conserving our beloved false albacore. Known to recreational anglers as “little tunny,” this lightning-fast,
Virginia Isn’t For Lovers: Poor Year of Juvenile Stripers in VA
Feature Photo: A Healthy Striped Bass landed by Capt. Brian Kelly & his anglers. It appears that the old motto “Virginia is for lovers” didn’t
A Sobering Reality: Six Consecutive Years of Poor Spawning for Striped Bass
As the fishing community grapples with the future of striped bass, a sobering reality persists: the species now faces six consecutive years of failed spawning.
Striking The Balance: Critical Striped Bass Decisions Loom
Striped bass management will take priority in the next month as the ASMFC Striped Bass Management Board will meet in Annapolis on Wednesday, October 23
2024 Atlantic Herring Stock Assessment: No Good News for this Critical Forage Species
A staple of the Northeast forage base and a favorite prey of bluefin tuna and striped bass, Atlantic herring remains at near historic low biomass