Data & Statistics
The American Sportfishing Association provides data and statistical information for its members and the general public about both the sportfishing industry and angling.
The links below provide direct access to ASA’s research and useful third-party Web resources. Click on a topic below.
NEW! Updated
Sportfishing in America report is now available.
This report, based on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2006 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife-Associated Recreation, provides information about angler numbers, annual days of fishing, sportfishing expenditures and their associated economic impacts. Breakouts are provided for freshwater, saltwater and Great Lakes fishing. The report is available for downloading in PDF format.
Most Requested Reports
The American Sportfishing Association regularly releases information regarding angling trends and impacts, economic data and more.
Participation
This section provides information about how many people fish, the
types of fish and fishing methods employed, where people fish and
more.
Sales and Economic
Trends
This section provides information regarding
how much anglers spend on fishing activities, the economic impact
of sportfishing, tax revenue generated and other benefits created
by sportfishing dollars.
Archives
This section provides archived information on fishing license sales, rainfall indices and tackle sales trends.
www.AnglerSurvey.com
Individual anglers are invited to participate in a monthly
survey regarding their fishing experiences and expenditures which
will be used to improve the angling experience. Sportfishing companies
interested in AnglerSurvey.com results
should contact Southwick
Associates to learn more.
Third Party Resources
This section includes a partial list of third-party Web sites relating to sportfishing.
Inclusion in this list does not indicate an endorsement by ASA
but is provided for information only. Recommendations for additions
may be sent to communications@asafishing.org.
ASA reserves the right to accept or reject these recommendations.
