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.

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Children fishing on a dock in Charleston, South Carolina Children fishing on a dock in Charleston, South Carolina. Credit: Jae Schmitz
A young girl in pigtails holds a fishing rod and smiles at the camera. She it sitting on a white boat with other people fishing along the side of the boat behind her. People enjoy recreational fishing. Credit: National Park Trust
Recreational anglers fish off the coast of Florida. Fishing from a private boat. Credit: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
dam-migration-miss/1280_ANC714BTluY8.png One of the small boats returns to the ship under a rainbow after collecting water samples and deploying instruments around Kure Atoll. Photo: NOAA Fisheries/James Morioka.