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Catch and Click: Six Tips for the Perfect Fish Photo

Tips for taking the best fish selfies and shots holding fish—using just your smartphone.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A white man in sunglasses and a baseball cap smiles and holds a fish up to the camera. Nick Haddad, sustainable fisheries communications manager for Return 'Em Right, holds a fish up to the camera. Credit: Return 'Em Right

Celebrating National Fishing and Boating Week 2025

Creating memories and protecting our fishing resources together.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A white man in sunglasses, baseball cap, and shorts sits on the front of a small boat smiling and holding up a red drum. Behind him is a shore lined with trees. A happy angler with prized red drum in Terra Ceia Bay, Forida. Credit: B. Dunn

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

Marine recreational fishing is a cherished American pastime and draws millions of anglers to support our coastal communities. Celebrate our nation's love for fishing and boating during National Fishing and Boating Week.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Featured image banner for National Fishing and Boating Week

New England For-Hire Groundfish Fleet Partners with NOAA Fisheries to Improve Cod Data

We recently teamed up with New England's recreational fishermen and other partners to fill cod and winter flounder data gaps. Having more complete data improves the chances for stocks to recover.
June 02, 2025 - Feature Story ,
Two fishermen measure a cod with a ruler while one of them holds a mobile phone to take a photo. Fisherman Rob Green measures a cod while participating in the Recreational Biological Sampling, or RecBio Program. Credit: Willy Goldsmith

Reeling Them In: Teaching Kids Why Science Matters

4th and 5th graders learn how to cast during annual St. Petersburg Science Festival.
May 29, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A white man in a blue button down shirt and shorts standing next to a tent holds a fishing reel while several children watch. NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Regional Recreational Fisheries Coordinator, Sean Meehan, teaching a student how to cast.

2024 National Recreational Fishing Highlights

NOAA Fisheries' accomplishments and highlights in recreational fisheries and fishing.
January 17, 2025 - Feature Story ,
A bearded black man holds up a large, orange yelloweye rockfish using both hands and smiles for the camera. Three individuals stand behind him on a boat among fishing rods, buckets, caught fish, and other supplies.

How the 2024 Hurricane Season Impacted Recreational Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season had a profound impact on recreational fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, presenting new challenges to coastal communities. Learn how business owners, marine ecosystems, and recreational fishing seasons were affected.
December 13, 2024 - Feature Story ,
On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane. On Oct. 8, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. EDT, NOAA’s GOES East satellite captured this imagery of Hurricane Milton approaching the Gulf Coast of Florida. At its most powerful, Milton’s maximum sustained winds reached 180 mph making the storm an extremely dangerous Category 5 hurricane.

Meet Fisherman Gerald “Gene” Weaver

As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, we sat down with fisherman Gene Weaver to learn how his love of fishing has deepened into advocacy and mentoring the next generation in the Marianas.
June 07, 2024 - Feature Story ,
Headshot of Gene Weaver.