Angling
Fishing is one of Tennessee’s most popular outdoor pursuits. And it’s easy to see why. Tennessee is home to some of the best bass fishing in the country and has hundreds of thousands of miles of river banks and shoreline. Every year, fishing generates $1.2 billion in direct economic impact and supports more than 7,500 jobs—all in our great state.
But there are many threats to angling in Tennessee. Only by coming together around these challenges can sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts can continue their legacy of conservation.
Take Action on Angling Issues

Join the Fight Against Asian Carp
Asian carp are a serious threat to our aquatic ecosystems, recreation, and economy.

Join the Share Our Rivers Coalition
Commercial boat rentals have crowded individual users off public waters and are damaging our natural resources.

Request Better Conservation Funding
The current funding model has reached its limit. New leadership for adequate conservation funding is needed.

Follow Tennessee’s Roadmap to Better Water
Tennessee is among the last to have a statewide water plan. Tell leaders you support TN H2O’s recommendations!

Solve Tennessee’s Litter Problem
Litter has a high cost to wildlife, water, and people—and it can be solved.

Recovering Tennessee’s World-Class Fisheries
Our waters and fisheries are world class but competing needs can quickly damage them.

Stop Selling and Transferring Public Lands
Your national parks, forests, wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, and other public lands are at risk.
Notable Policy Activity on Angling

America’s Conservation Enhancement Act Passed!
On Oct. 1, the U.S. House followed the Senate’s example…

Speaking to Community Groups About Asian Carp
Tennessee Wildlife Federation CEO, Michael Butler, traveled to…

Candidates for U.S. Senate Talk Conservation
Know Candidates’ Views Before Voting November 3
With the…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Natisha Brooks
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Tom Emerson
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Yomi Faparusi
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Ronnie Henley
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, the race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Jon Henry
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Dean Hill
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate James Mackler
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Kacey Morgan
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Aaron Pettigrew
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

Hear from U.S. Senate Candidate Manny Sethi
With the retirement of Senator Alexander, a race is on to become…

The Great American Outdoors Act Passed!
Biggest Conservation Win for Public Lands in Decades
A national…

Timeline of Work to Better Share Our Rivers
Tennessee Wildlife Federation has heard from anglers and private paddlers...

Focusing on the Next Asian Carp Funding
Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins, Asian…

Informing Tennessee’s Wildlife Professionals
The Federation presented a public policy update about issues…

Talking Carp in D.C. Congressional Briefing
Fishing and recreational boating generate $7.2 billion in economic output and support more than 27,500 Tennessee jobs.

Secured $25M to Fight Asian Carp
This winter, efforts by Tennessee Wildlife Federation and its supporters paid off big!

Representing Fish & Anglers on State Water Plan
Tennessee Wildlife Federation was instrumental in Governor Haslam’s…

Leading a Multi-State Response to Asian Carp
Asian carp are invading our waters—harming native fisheries…

Advancing Funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
From national and state parks to community trails and historic…

Securing Funding for Asian Carp Control
For nearly a year, Tennessee Wildlife Federation has been focused…