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RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational fishing and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources.

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RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational fishing and boating, thereby protecting and restoring the nation’s aquatic natural resources.

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Sep 21, 2023

RBFF Highlights Efforts to Minimize the “Nature Gap” with George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund during Hispanic Heritage Month

ALEXANDRIA, VA (September 26, 2023) - The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) is celebrating this year’s Hispanic Heritage Month by showcasing its support to minimize the “Nature...

Aug 24, 2023

New RBFF Report Shows Majority of U.S. Anglers Aware of Fishing & Boating Connection to Conservation

ALEXANDRIA, VA (August 24, 2023) –The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) today announced the results of a study aimed at learning more about the connection consumers are making...

Jul 28, 2023

Women’s Engagement Breakfast Unites Anglers at ICAST

A sold-out crowd of anglers greeted the day with copious cups of coffee and a hearty helping of knowledge, research, and inspiration at the Women’s Engagement Breakfast presented by KastKing at...

Fast Facts

54.2 Million Fishing Participants

3.67 Million New participants	8 Million Reactivated participants
19.4 Million Female Participants	4.6 Million Hispanic participants
12.9 Million Youth participants	890 Million Fishing outings
86% Of current participants started fishing before age 12	41% Crossover participation with camping

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Oct 23, 2023

A New Group Aims to Get More Female Anglers On the Water

Wide Open Spaces

The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF)'s "Find Your Best Self on the Water" campaign aims to fix my problem. The Take Me Fishing initiative hopes to raise awareness of the many very real benefits—like increased confidence, happiness, patience, and perseverance—fishing can have for women.

Oct 20, 2023

4 Crucial Things I Learned My First Time Fly Fishing as a Conventional Angler

Wide Open Spaces

From casting to setting the hook, I quickly learned that fly fishing bore little resemblance to my prior experiences fishing. Compared with conventional fishing—which requires a wide range of baits (worms, scallops, baitfish and the like)—fly fishing relies on flies crafted from feathers, fur, and other materials that mimic aquatic insects and much of the same prey we use in live-bait fishing.

Oct 4, 2023

Turning Our Sights to Fishing’s Next Generation

Soundings Trade Only Today

RBFF is at the helm of these efforts. By understanding participants’ demographics, motivations and barriers, the fishing industry can better nurture a new generation of fishing enthusiasts while retaining those new to the sport. Connecting women, youth and people of color to fishing and boating will ensure that our nation’s waterways are protected, our communities are healthy, and our industry is thriving.

The Annual Report

The 2021 Annual Report provides a detailed look at RBFF’s projects and accomplishments during the 2021 fiscal year. From milestones reached by our boating and fishing initiatives to our industry and state agency partnerships, the report highlights the progress made by RBFF over the past year and takes a look ahead at our goals and plans for the coming year.

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