Take 5 Minutes & Help Save America’s Fisheries
Our waters are at risk. Federal programs that protect fish, restore habitats, and support strong fishing industries are being cut. One call or email can make all the difference. Five minutes is all it takes to protect the places, fish, and traditions we love.
Why It Matters
This isn’t about politics. It’s about fish, people, and the future.
Federal programs that support fish science, habitat restoration, and adaptive management through NOAA and other agencies are facing major funding cuts. These are the tools that help us understand what’s happening, respond effectively, and keep fishing strong for the next generation. Without them, fish populations can decline without being noticed. Habitat recovery slows. Managers are left flying blind.
Recreational fishing drives an economic impact 100x greater than NOAA’s budget; it’s just common sense to invest in the science that protects that value. The decisions Congress makes this year will determine whether future generations inherit abundant waters or just stories about the way it used to be.
The truth is simple: decisions made in Washington this year will determine whether the next generation inherits abundant waters or just stories about how good the fishing used to be.
Make The CALL
Most calls to Congress about fisheries come from lobbyists. That needs to change.
When anglers, guides, and local business owners speak up, it carries weight. One voice can make a difference. Thousands of voices can’t be ignored.
Five minutes. One call. Real impact.
Give 5 Minutes for Fish.
● Call or email your House Rep and Senators
Tell them to:
● Fund fish science, management, and habitat recovery
● Support resilient management for changing conditions
● Protect fishing opportunities for future generations
● Abundant fisheries support local communities and local economies
Then post your choice of campaign image on Instagram and other personal social media channels, and tag 5 fellow anglers to take #5minutes for fish
Act now - Let Congress know fish matter - Share the image
Find your representatives HERE, or call the Capitol switchboard directly at (202) 225-3121 for the House and (202) 224-3121 for the Senate. When you’re connected, introduce yourself and share your story and concerns by personalizing the phone and email scripts available at the links below.
Post the campaign image on Instagram with #5MinutesForFish and tag 5 fellow anglers to join in BY Sharing A LINK to this LANDING Page
