Join us for National Fishing and Boating Week 2023

June 04, 2023

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 2023.

It's that time of year again! Cast a line and join anglers across the country in celebrating National Fishing and Boating Week, June 3-11, 2023. This event is held annually the first full week of June. All week long, we'll be sharing how NOAA supports sustainable recreational fisheries for the benefit and enjoyment of the nation.

Check out the recreational fishing features below.

NOAA Fisheries Assistant Administrator Janet Coit reflects on the importance of the U.S. recreational fishing community to kick off National Fishing and Boating Week 2023!

Read her leadership message

The Point Loma, Georgia, and other barges made fishing easy and fun.

How fishing barges popularized ocean fishing on the West Coast

NOAA Fisheries recently partnered with the National Park Trust, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to take families fishing in our underwater marine parks.

Take a look at the good times we "reeled" in

All boaters can help save right whales by slowing down in Right Whale Slow Zones.

Learn how to help endangered whales

Nearly $180,000 will support habitat restoration and angler engagement in Florida, Hawaiʻi, and Alaska.

National Fish Habitat Partnership projects

Check out some activities that can help everyone have a great National Fishing and Boating Week in 2023!

Top 10 activities for saltwater anglers

Estimating recreational catch is an important part of our work to keep fisheries sustainable and keep anglers fishing. Anglers play a key role in helping us count the number of fish caught, kept, and released. Learn about our data collection efforts by watching the video below.

Last updated by Office of Communications on June 05, 2023