This October, the 2026 Sportfishing Summit, powered by the American Sportfishing Association, is presenting two dynamic keynote speakers who will bring fresh perspectives, insights, and plenty of energy to Point Clear.
Chris Stirewalt is one of the country's most engaging political analysts and commentators. Known for his candid, witty approach, Chris brings more than two decades of experience covering American politics and will offer a timely look at what's happening in Washington — and what it could mean in the months ahead.
Kyle Scheele is a nationally recognized speaker on creativity and innovation who has delivered more than 700 keynotes around the world. Fast-paced, funny, and practical, Kyle challenges audiences to think differently about where great ideas come from and how to turn them into action.
In addition to our amazing keynote speakers, we'll be presenting two panel discussions focused on the Modern Angler. On Wednesday, we'll analyze the data to reveal who is fishing today and how that audience is changing. Then on Thursday, we'll provide details on the latest trends for successfully engaging and marketing to this audience. The two sessions will give you the insights you need to understand the modern angler, navigate the changing market, and shape the future.
Four more reasons to join us at the 2026 Sportfishing Summit, October 20–23 in Point Clear, Alabama.
About The American Sportfishing Association
The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) is the sportfishing industry's trade association committed to representing the interests of the sportfishing and boating industries as well as the entire sportfishing community. We give the industry and anglers a unified voice when emerging laws and policies could significantly affect sportfishing business or sportfishing itself. ASA invests in long-term ventures to ensure the industry will remain strong and prosperous, as well as safeguard and promote the enduring economic, conservation and social values of sportfishing in America. ASA also gives America's 57 million anglers a voice in policy decisions that affect their ability to sustainably fish on our nation's waterways through Keep America Fishing, our national angler advocacy campaign. America's anglers generate more than $50 billion in retail sales with a $230.5 billion impact on the nation's economy, creating employment for 1.1 million people.