The United States Freshwater Fishing Federation

The intent and purpose of the United States Freshwater Fishing Federation (USF3, for short) is as follows:

1. To provide a singular advisory and governing body for American anglers with interest or intent in fishing international competition as said competition pertains to all of the following freshwater fishing divisions:

   • Black Bass
   • Carnivorous Angling with Artificial Baits
     • Carnivorous Angling with Artificial Baits - Boat
     • Carnivorous Angling with Artificial Baits - Shore
   • Carp [website]
   • Coarse [website]
     • Coarse - Clubs
     • Coarse - Disabled
     • Coarse - Ladies
     • Coarse - Nations
     • Coarse - Veterans
     • Coarse - Youth (Under 14)
     • Coarse - Youth (Under 18)
     • Coarse - Youth (Under 22)
   • Ice [website]
   • Trout with Natural Bait

2. To promote the sport of fishing among American anglers and to foster the best possible relationship between American anglers and our fellow international angling friends and competitors.

3. To support the established guidelines of the Confederation Internationale de la Pesche Sportive (CIPS) and Federation Internationale de la Pesche Sportive en eau douce (FIPSed) model for international competition and qualification for the various US teams competing internationally.