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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Who Pays for Menhaden Science? Part 1 – Conflicts of Interest
Too Long, Didn’t Read Speed Summary Menhaden companies pay dues to SCEMFIS, a National Science Foundation research center where board votes are weighted by dollars:

A Year Class Worth Saving
“Too Long, Didn’t Read” Speed Summary Both Chesapeake states reported better striped bass spawns this fall. Virginia’s young-of-year index came in at 9.52, up from

Who Really Votes for Conservation?
“Too Long, Didn’t Read” Speed Summary ASGA reviewed nine years of Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voting records, analyzing 33 critical decisions on striped

The Great Striper Recount: Part 1
“Too Long, Didn’t Read”: NOAA’s sweeping revision of recreational fishing data has dramatically changed the numbers behind striped bass management, but it hasn’t changed the

OFFICIAL ASGA ATLANTIC MENHADEN PRESS RELEASE
American Saltwater Guides Association Calls on ASMFC to Follow its Own Math and Implement a 40% Reduction to the Coastwide Menhaden Total Allowable Catch Without

A President’s Executive Order: Restoring American Saltwater Angling and Recreation
“Too Long, Didn’t Read”: There was an Executive Order on saltwater fishing last week. Executive Order 14430 does not rewrite federal fisheries law, immediately increase

