NOAA Fisheries publishes final 2023 recreational fishing catch estimates
by NOAA Fisheries 29 Apr 18:48 UTC
Recreational fishing © National Marine Manufacturers Association
We published our final 2023 recreational fishing catch and effort estimates for the Atlantic and Gulf Coast states and Hawaii.
The data for these estimates comes from for-hire captains and recreational anglers through recreational fishing surveys. These estimates help inform stock assessments and fisheries management decisions that aim to conserve our shared marine resources while providing optimal fishing opportunities.
Read more about fishing catch estimates here.