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Dedicated to promoting stewardship and responsible use of aquatic resources, fisheries and habitats.

Founded 1994, AREA is dedicated to sound educational practices, stewardship and responsible use of aquatic resources, fisheries and habitats to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.


AREA Classroom

Let's Explore the World of Angler and Aquatic Resources for Educators!

We hope you find these resources below helpful in crafting your aquatic education lesson plans. 

Aquatic Education 

  • Ecosystems

Lesson plans and guides on Ecosystems from the Environmental Protection Agency

  • Fish Identification
Check with your local state agency for local fish identification. 
  • Water Quality
Lesson plans and guides on Water Quality from the Environmental Protection Agency
  • Trout in the Classroom
Trout Unlimited Resources and lessons for Trout in the Classroom
  • Conservation
Monterey Bay Aquarium curriculum on habitats, fish and ocean conservation
  • Kids Corner
Disney Nature curriculum for grades 2 - 6 

Angler Education

  • Where to Fish
  Fishing on Federal Lands

Places to Boat and Fish from TakeMeFishing.org

  • Fishing Regulations
Check with your local State Agency.
  • Fishing Techniques
How to Fish from TakeMeFishing.org

Spincast Fishing Basics lesson module from AREA

  • Tackle and Gear
Fishing Gear and Tackle Guide from TakeMeFishing.org 
  • Fishing Reports

See real time information, current catches and weather information on the Fishbrain App





(old) Aquatic resources for AREA Educators

Take me Fishing: https://www.takemefishing.org/learn-to-fish-and-boat/

AREA webpage: https://sites.google.com/areanet.org/areaanglereducationresources?usp=sharing


About us

AREA members participate in a national effort toward angler and aquatic education, angler R3, outreach, resource conservation, research, program evaluation, and similar functions related to aquatic education and angler R3 programs. AREA members can participate in the national biennial conference and regional meetings / updates.

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) was established in response to a growing national need for a cohesive voice and a more fluid, organized approach to regional, state, and local aquatic concerns. Members participate in a national effort toward education, conservation, legislation, science, research, and similar functions related to aquatics and aquatic programs. Members have direct access to national, regional, and local levels of support and expertise. 

As a member

You hold a special place in the ARE world among professionals.

The Aquatic Resources Education Association (AREA) is a unique national not-for-profit association dedicated to furthering aquatic education.  AREA is governed by an elected Board of Directors representing geographic regions and headed by a President, elected by the Members. AREA Members include, for example,

  • State aquatic education program directors, managers, and aquatic program coordinators;
  • Representatives of game, fish, and wildlife departments and  organizations;
  • Environmental protection and conservation officials;
  • Aquatic resources and sport fishing educators;
  • Natural resources, parks, and youth program leaders;
  • Watershed education and habitat restoration professionals; 
  • Federal, state, and local officials; and,
  • Related organizations, groups, and private industry.

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