Mission & Vision is very important to WSGA and drives our core values.

Our Mission

WSGA is the voice of the sport fishing guide and charter industry in Washington State.  Fishing guides provide access to public resources for the general public.  Through integrity and professionalism, we strive to help WDFW improve and maintain healthy sport-fisheries for all anglers.

“We recognize necessary restrictions that promote conservation, stewardship and sustainable use of our fisheries.  It is also important we are not regulated out of our workplace and fisheries now and in the future.”

Our Vision

Have a positive working relationship with WDFW, legislation and fellow anglers in an effort to see a strong and stable sport fishing guide and charter industry and abundant fish populations for all to enjoy, both today and in the future.

“We represent the professional guiding and charter operator industry in Washington State, to ensure we are represented at the state level to achieve our vision.”

WSGA Core Values

Professionalism – Competency and maintaining the highest standards in our engagements with membership, the public and government.

Integrity – Adherence to moral and ethical principles.

Passion – We eat, sleep and breathe our livelihood.

Anglers – Anglers are the heart and soul of sport fishing.