Land Based
Shark Fishing
Supporting responsible land-based shark fishing through education, ethical practices, proper handling and respect for the shoreline.
Land Based Fishing Alliance
BUILT FOR
THE SHORE.
Bringing land-based anglers, professional guides, businesses and coastal communities together to protect access, strengthen fisheries and build a better future for fishing from shore.
Access
Protecting responsible fishing opportunities from shore.
Education
Helping anglers stay informed, capable and responsible.
Conservation
Supporting healthy fisheries and responsible stewardship.
Community
Connecting anglers, professionals and coastal communities.
Fishing From The Shore
Different Fisheries.
One Shoreline.
Land-based fishing takes many forms. LBFA brings those communities together while recognizing the different fisheries, techniques and responsibilities that come with fishing from shore.
Land Based
Shore Fishing
From beaches and piers to jetties and coastal access points, LBFA supports anglers whose fishing begins from land.
A Shared Community
One Coast.
One Community.
One Voice.
LBFA creates an organized network for the people whose fishing begins at the water’s edge.
Protect Access
Support responsible shoreline use and preserve future fishing opportunities.
Educate Anglers
Make regulations, ethical practices and responsible fishing easier to understand.
Strengthen Fisheries
Encourage conservation-minded practices and cooperation with fisheries professionals.
Build Community
Connect anglers, guides, organizations, businesses and coastal communities.
Represent The Shore
Give responsible land-based anglers a stronger, more organized voice.
Our Work
Protect Access.
Educate Anglers.
Strengthen Fisheries.
The future of land-based fishing depends on how anglers use the shore, understand the fishery and represent the sport.
Responsible Access
Respect beaches, piers, property, wildlife and other shoreline users.
Angler Education
Help anglers understand regulations, best practices and regional requirements.
Fisheries Stewardship
Support practices that protect fisheries and responsible release when appropriate.
Professional Standards
Promote professionalism, ethics and accountability among fishing professionals.
Community Relationships
Build stronger relationships between anglers and coastal communities.
The Next Generation
Keep Them Fishing.
Fishing from shore is often where a lifelong connection to the water begins. Beaches, piers and shorelines can make fishing accessible to families who may never own a boat.
Protecting that opportunity means teaching responsible fishing and showing why coastal access cannot be taken for granted.
Become Part of LBFAThe LBFA Standard
Fish Hard.
Fish Right.
Responsible fishing means understanding how our actions affect the fishery, the shoreline and everyone who shares it.
Know The Rules
Understand regional regulations, permits, seasons and species requirements.
Respect The Resource
Use responsible handling and release practices appropriate to the fishery.
Respect The Shore
Leave beaches, piers and access points better than you found them.
Respect Other People
Share the shoreline responsibly with swimmers, residents and other anglers.
Represent Fishing Well
Good conduct strengthens public trust and helps protect future access.
Pass It Forward
Teach responsible practices and help build a better fishing culture.
Local Roots. Coastwide Vision.
Built Local.
Connected Coastwide.
LBFA chapters let anglers organize locally while staying connected to a broader network with shared standards and purpose.
Explore ChaptersRegional Chapters
Local knowledge matters. Fisheries, regulations and access issues vary from one coastline to another. Regional chapters keep those local voices connected to the broader mission. Chapter InterestDifferent Anglers. One Shared Responsibility.
Help Build The Future Of Fishing From Shore.
Whether you fish the surf, a pier, a jetty, a beach or target large coastal species from land, responsible anglers have a stake in what comes next.