Learn more about why many anglers skip fishing in some years, which activities are often chosen over fishing, and how we can help keep them fishing.
Every year, roughly half of the previous years’ anglers will not fish. To help maintain fishing participation and tackle sales, ASA teamed with 24 states to survey lapsed anglers. Included in the report are:
- Reasons why anglers turn to other recreational activities
- Which activities are competing for anglers’ attention
- Recommendations about how to keep their attention
- Insights on why people fish
