In this report, average trip expenditures are reported for each coastal state. The survey was conducted using in-person interviews and a mixed web/mail mode. Recreational fishers were asked general …

The waterbodies listed in the following tables have special, individual regulations that further restrict angler use. These special regulations are specific for each listed waterbody and must be complied …

This research was designed to support evidence-based decisions about angler concerns, beliefs, and preferences for the future of the Great Lakes region, particularly among individuals who live adjacent …

In 2024, successful anglers averaged 1.7 fish/hour and 5.9 fish/angler (Table 1). From a sample of harvested Striped Bass, the average length was 17 inches, and the average weight was 1.5 pounds.

All estimates were calculated for an angler-trip, defined as one day of fishing for one angler. On the survey, anglers were asked to estimate total expenditures for the entire trip away from their …

The next level, Master Angler IV, will be awarded to anglers submitting fifteen different trophy fish. The award will consist of a certificate, a patch, and an engraved trophy.

The Virginia Saltwater Angler’s Guide was prepared by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission. Funding was provided by saltwater recreational fishing license fees.