A Year in Review for Mid-Atlantic and New England Recreational Fisheries

Throughout 2025, the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) remained actively engaged in federal and interstate fisheries management at the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, New England Fishery Management Council and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The year delivered measurable progress for recreational anglers, including increased access to key fisheries, continued rebuilding for iconic stocks and advances toward more stable recreational management, while also underscoring challenges that will shape future advocacy.