Freshwater fishing participation in the U.S. 2010-2023
In 2023, there were around 42.6 million freshwater fishing participants in the United States. This represented an increase of roughly two percent compared to the previous year.
Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions)
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Release date
July 2024
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Region
United States
Survey time period
2010 to 2023
Number of respondents
18,000 respondents
Age group
6 years and older
Method of interview
Online interview
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The study was designed and launched by Digital Research (DRI) under the guidance of the Physical Activity Council (PAC).
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RBFF. (July 7, 2024). Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 10, 2024, from https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/
RBFF. "Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions)." Chart. July 7, 2024. Statista. Accessed November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/
RBFF. (2024). Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 10, 2024. https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/
RBFF. "Number of Participants in Freshwater Fishing in The United States from 2010 to 2023 (in Millions)." Statista, Statista Inc., 7 Jul 2024, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/
RBFF, Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions) Statista, https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/ (last visited November 10, 2024)
Number of participants in freshwater fishing in the United States from 2010 to 2023 (in millions) [Graph], RBFF, July 7, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www-statista-com.ezproxy.canberra.edu.au/statistics/315890/number-of-freshwater-fishing-participants-us/