NOAA National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy 2023 Update

Striped Bass

In September 2023, NOAA Fisheries released a final revised National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy, along with seven associated regional and national implementation plans.

The updated documents define the agency's approach to, and work on, saltwater recreational fisheries.

In February 2015, NOAA Fisheries released the initial National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy followed by a series of national and regionally tailored implementation and engagement plans.

In March 2022, NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission co-hosted the fourth National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Summit.

Informed by regional conversations leading to the 2022 Summit discussions, NOAA Fisheries pursued updating the Recreational Fisheries Policy.

The 2023 update addresses the changing environment and evolving fishery interests based on extensive public input.

source: NOAA Fisheries