A volunteer conservation movement · 501(c)3 non-profit

The fishery we love is worth fighting for.

Anglers across the country are seeing it - fewer fish, more pressure, a resource that needs our help. Release Over 20 is a movement of like-minded anglers who've decided to stop waiting and start acting. No regulations required. Just a personal commitment to do more than the law demands - and a community of people doing it together.

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Each fish released helps ensure a better and more abundant fishery for our kids and grandkids.

Release Over 20... It's Catching On!

28,000+

Total releases logged

16,327

Speckled trout

11,079

Red drum

649

Flounder

530

Striper

479

Sheepshead

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Fish facts worth knowing

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Built by anglers, backed by science

Our Mission

Influence Anglers to Follow Personal Catch and Creel Limits More Restrictive than the Law Allows, by using Rewards, Positive Reinforcement, and Facts backed by Scientific Research.

Our Vision

Create an Improved and Sustainable Abundance of Fish for Future Generations to Catch.

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📅 Upcoming events

Aug

13

Meet and Greet with RO20

Shellring Ale Works, 1111 11th St, Port Royal, SC 29935, USA

Sep

13

2nd Annual Put 'Em Back Fishing Tournament

South Carolina, USA