COURSES AVAILABLE

Free for ALL Anglers

IGFA's online resources are designed for any angler who would like to learn more about recreational fishing. Training will be provided on basic and advanced fishing techniques, the conservation of game fish and their habitats, ethical angling practices, and the importance of environmental stewardship. The goal is to not only educate but to encourage anglers to get outside and go fishing in a responsible, ethical, and safe manner!
COURSES AVAILABLE

ALL COURSES

YOUTH EDUCATION INITIATIVE

Established in 1939, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling. While the organization is rooted in record keeping, rule making and game fish conservation, in recent years the IGFA has put new emphasis on educating anglers, especially youth, on the principles of ethical angling and environmental stewardship. 

The IGFA reached its 80th anniversary on June 7, 2019 when a key initiative to teach 100,000 youth around the world to fish was announced. We surpassed that goal in 2022 and since then, we surpassed another milestone in June 2025 in teaching 250,000 youth around the world to fish! We are already working hard toward the next milestone! 

However, anyone can learn to fish so these online education resources are available for anyone to sign up!

Join the IGFA as a member and help support our efforts!

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WHY LEARN HOW TO FISH ONLINE?

Fish for the World

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    With parent/guardian approval, youth can access and complete a course anywhere around the world and become part of the next generation of ethical, conservation-minded anglers! *Make sure to sign up under the name of the angler completing the course.

  • OPPORTUNITY

    This is an opportunity to learn a variety of angling techniques, tips, and practices from youth anglers, experienced captains, and IGFA educators. Stayed tuned as the IGFA continues to build online courses of angling topics from around the world!

  • RECOGNITION

    Upon completion of each course, anglers will receive a Certificate of Recognition from the IGFA to acknowledge your participation in angling history and for your outstanding accomplishment in the field of angling. Don't forget to share!

The International Game Fish Association

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The IGFA is a nonprofit organization committed to the conservation of game fish and the promotion of responsible, ethical angling practices through science, education, rule making, record keeping and recognition of outstanding accomplishments in the field of angling.