Industry Reports & Trends

Recreational fishing is big business.

Regardless of what brings them to the water, our nation’s 52 million anglers are a formidable economic force in our nation’s economy.

  • 2021 Special Report on Fishing

    A comprehensive look at trends in fishing participation.

  • Angler Personas Report

    By tapping into angler motivations, your marketing and communication efforts will be more effective and efficient, driving increased sales and participation.

  • Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing Report

    View valuable data by state and Congressional district illustrating economic contributions from anglers who live there.

  • License Dashboard

    The latest national and regional sportfishing participation statistics at your fingertips.

  • Fishing License Renewal Rates and Angler Lifestyles

    A study focused on how to improve efforts to increase sportfishing participation and marketing.