Uses of fish caught by U.S. fishing participants 2021

Over 40 percent of U.S. fishing participants surveyed in 2021 reported to have released the fish caught on their last outing. According to the same study, eight out of ten U.S. anglers had caught fish on their last trip.

Distribution of recreational fishing participants in the United States in 2021, by uses of catch

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Release date

September 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

2021

Number of respondents

18,000 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

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based on the last outing prior to the survey

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).

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