Marine Recreational Fisheries Program
Southwest Region

The focus of the Marine Recreational Fisheries Program of the Southwest Region is to promote the collection and use of data on marine angling in support of good resource management. Additional program initiatives include public education on marine conservation issues and angling ethics. The NOAA Recreational Fisheries Strategic Plan provides additional details about National program objectives.

This web site includes various conservation education documents, data sources, and other information sources related to marine angling.

• Albacore Tag Return Reward $500: Click on "Albacore." Go to "Research & Management". Click on "Archival Tagging of North Pacific Albacore" (Reward info is mid-page).
• Catch and Release Quick Reference Card
  Text PDF
• How to Reduce Hooking Mortality of Rockfish
• Circle Hook Information (PDF)
  English  Spanish
• Ethical Angling
  • New Brochure
  • Anglers Code
• Fish Identification Guides
• Grant Information and Opportunities
• NEW REGULATIONS for Lingcod and Rockfish for the Recreational Fishery
• Recreational Fisheries Data (L.A. Times)
• Report Availability Notice
• Seabird Protection Quick Reference Card
  Text PDF
• Seaweed Threatens California Marine Fisheries Habitats... click for more information.
• Video Availability Notice