1、a partnership project of:2022SPECIAL REPORT ON FISHINGPAGE 2TABLE OF CONTENTS01 Executive Summary03 Fishing Participation 12 Freshwater Fishing 16 Saltwater Fishing 20 Fly Fishing 24 Youth Participation31 Hispanic Participation37 Female Participation43 Profile of a Fishing Trip47 Perceptions of Fish

2、ing52 Future of Fishing55 MethodologyThe Outdoor FoundationP.O.Box 21497Boulder,CO 80301OutdoorFoundation.orgRecreational Boating&Fishing Foundation500 Montgomery Street,Suite 300 Alexandria,VA 22314TakeMeFishing.org/CorporatePAGE 1EXECUTIVE SUMMARYRecreational fishing is a vibrant part of Americas

3、outdoor tradition,promoting wellness,fostering bonding with family and friends,and forging a deep connection with nature,particularly amid COVID-19 related limitations.Whether fishing on lakes,rivers,streams or seas;from shorelines,boats or embankments;millions of Americans were united in 2021 by th

4、e love of fishing.Using 15 years of fishing participation data,the Outdoor Foundation(OF)and the Recreational Boating&Fishing Foundation(RBFF)partnered to produce the Special Report on Fishing for the 12th consecutive year.This report provides a comprehensive look at overall trends in participation,

5、as well as detailed information on specific fishing categories.Insights include motivations,barriers,and preferences of key groups.Special sections are dedicated to youth,Hispanic Americans,and femalespopulations we must engage,activate,and retain to ensure future growth.Overall Fishing Participatio

6、n TrendsIn 2021,52.4 million Americans ages 6 and over from across the country took to the nations waterways to enjoy recreational fishing,a 4 percent decline from 2020.However,nearly 2.3 million more Americans fished in 2021 than did in 2019.While 17 percent of Americans fished in 2021(versus 18 pe