Main motivations to start fishing in the U.S. 2021

Published by Statista Research Department, Nov 7, 2023
More than half of U.S. respondents who tried recreational fishing for the first time in 2021 reported being invited to take part in that activity by a friend or a relative. Three out of ten respondents in that year said that they decided to try this outdoor sport because other activities were closed due to COVID-19.

Main reasons for trying recreational fishing for the first time in the United States in 2021

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Release date

September 2022

Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

Number of respondents

18,000 respondents

Age group

6 years and older

Special properties

including freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing

Method of interview

Online interview

Supplementary notes

The study was designed and launched by Digital Research (DRI) under the guidance of the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
Multiple answers were possible.

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