Casting Connections
We're dedicated to supporting sustainable recreational fisheries for all. NOAA Fisheries works with partners to connect children and families to our marine environment through recreational fishing adventures. Take a look at the good times we reeled in!
We have 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.
NOAA and National Park Trust talk about the activities on the water for the day.
Excited for a full day of fishing!
Angler catches a yellowtail snapper in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
Great catch!
Celebrating a nice fish!
Another nice yellowtail snapper!
Yellowtail snapper again!
Group fishing on boat.
Angler smiling with caught fish.
Angler with a juvenile mangrove snapper.
Young angler holding his catch.
Two young anglers fishing.
Sean Meehan, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Recreational Fishing Coordinator, holds an angler's catch.
Smiling after catching a lane snapper.
Anglers lined up on the rail fishing.
Every angler on the boat caught a fish this day.
Fishing is a great way to spend time with family and friends!
Angler excited to see his catch.
Every angler, kids and adults, took home a rod and tackle to continue fishing on their own.
Group picture after an awesome day fishing in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary!
On June 3, 2023, Superintendent Sammy Orlando educates the crowd about Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctua...
Boat heading out to fish and explore the sanctuary.
A group of participants get settled in to head out and to try to catch a fish.
Anglers helped remove invasive blue catfish from the Potomac River.
Anglers ready to go out and test their new gear!
Participants ready to hop on a boat and explore more of the Sanctuary.
Participants did not just fish, but also were able to kayak around Mallows Bay-Potomac River.
Exploring the Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary by kayak.
On June 10, 2023, in partnership with Reel Guppy Outdoors, we took a group of military families for a great day of fishi...
NOAA Fisheries West Coast Recreational Fishing Coordinator Daniel Studt teaches the young anglers how to properly tie a ...
Waiting for the fish to bite in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary on June 10th, 2023.
Young angler with a California scorpionfish
Anglers with a nice pair of ocean whitefish
Angler holding a gopher rockfish
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