We seek to safeguard and improve fishing access to summer flounder, for those who enjoy it and to ensure the survival of those who depend on it, through scientific and legislative means.

Who We are


SSFFF is a new, non-profit organization made up of Party and Charter boat owners, Tackle and Bait Store Owners, Tackle Distributors, Bait Wholesalers, Fishermen, and others whose livelihoods are dependent on a healthy and vibrant recreational fishing industry. All of these business owners, professionals and recreational fishermen realize the importance of an equitable and scientifically accurate management strategy for Summer Flounder.

For Board of Directors and Committee Members click HERE

Our Affiliations


SSFFF is not affiliated with any other organizations. Our goal was to start a group devoted to a singular purpose: Saving the Summer Flounder Fishery.

However, we are working with every organization that shares and are trying to achieve the same goal, namely a healthy and vibrant Summer Flounder Fishery.


Why We Are Here


The tremendous economic impact of this one species, Summer Flounder, is reflected in local tackle and bait shops, party and charter boats trips, dockside and over the road fuel sales, hotel/motel accommodations, marinas, as well as shore community restaurants and cafes. We, as participants in the Summer Flounder fishery, know that the summer flounder population is NOT in trouble and that current populations are substantial. We believe that the flounder regulations we now abide by are overly restrictive and quotas are lower than they should be. The stock assessment for Summer Flounder still needs much improvement.


We cannot hope to keep this fishery thriving unless we act now as a well-organized group with a common agenda and a comprehensive vision for the future! It is our aim to assure that the assessment of Summer Flounder is as accurate as it can possibly be, and that the law has the flexibility to allow both the science and the management to be as accurate and effective as possible while still maintaining a vibrant and healthy fishery for all fishermen, commercial and recreational alike.



Our Goals


Our first, and most immediate goal will be to support HR 5425 which is an emergency legislative intervention that will enable stock managers a reasonable level of regulatory flexibility. This will be done by working with the RFA, who have the structure and contacts already in place, along with the proven ability to get things done in Washington. The commercial sector has its own lobbyists and we expect to work in tandem with them on this issue as well. We will work with existing angling lobbying organizations and public sport fishing advocacy groups. We recognize their significant political strengths and in-house lobbying expertise and will support every effort to effect emergency regulatory relief that can allow our fishery to continue.

The second initiative will be to continue to generate private funds for continued improvement of the scientific stock review (Assessment) as well as now generating the new data needed to make that assessment (and all of it's component data) the best it can possibly be.

We have already hired our own independent marine scientist(s) to generate the data needed to prove that the current summer flounder population targets and stock rebuilding deadlines, are dangerously punitive, ridiculous in their intention and truly unnecessary! The first step was taken at the 2008 Stock Assessment Workshop. We are now continuing to work with Dr. Maunder, PMAFS, RFA and others to address the concerns and data poor issues that were identified at that workshop. For an update on our progress CLICK HERE for our most recent Press Release.

How To Donate


In order to accomplish these goals, we are asking for your help. Right now, we need your financial support to fund the political and scientific goals. To find out how to donate please click the link below.



SSFFF - P.O. Box 86 - Brielle, NJ - 08730










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April 16, 2010 fund raising dinner:



SSFFF Third Annual Fund-Raising Dinner! April 16th, 2010



Where: Crystal Point Yacht Club, 3900 River Road,
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
When: Friday, April 16, 2010 - 7:00pm till 11:00pm
Cost: $75.00 per person
Menu:
Butler Served Hors' D'oeuvres

Sliced Melon Garnished with Kiwi and Fresh Strawberry, Fresh Mixed Garden Salad, Freshly Baked Rolls with Butter
Choice of: Boneless Breast of Capon, Roast Prime Rib of Beef or Stuffed Sole
Dessert Platters, Coffee, Tea, Decaf
Click HERE for directions to the Crystal Point
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SSFFF - P.O. Box 86 - Brielle, NJ - 08730