Marine recreational fishing is a popular pastime across the United States that generates significant economic impacts to both local economies and to the nation. In this survey, the level of fishing expenditures for anglers was quantified within each coastal state and the U.S. as a whole. The primary objectives of the national expenditure surveys are to collect trip expenditures for an angler’s most recent marine recreational fishing trip and to collect annual expenditures on durable goods used for marine recreational fishing. Additional objectives include obtaining a profile of the most recent marine recreational fishing trip and collecting demographic information on marine recreational anglers.

Data used to assess the attitudes and preferences of U.S. saltwater anglers.

Revealed preference models provide insights into recreational angler behavior and the economic value of recreational fishing trips. Revealed preference data is typically collected by intercept and/or phone follow up calls. Typical variables include length of the trip (day or overnight), household income, whether or not angler took time off of work, and primary purpose of overall trip. Sometimes trip expenditures are included as well.

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (MRFSS) for Puerto Rico.

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fishing Statistics Survey (MRFSS) for the West coast states.

A series of expenditure surveys have been done both regionally and nationally. This data pertains to the West coast states . Expenditures on trips by mode (for-hire, private boat, and shore) were collected for both residents and non-residents of each state, and annual expenditures on durable goods were collected by resident status. Expenditures were collected both as an add-on to the intercept, and a followup phone survey with those who completed the intercept and a separate random sample of households.

Telephone data collected from a random digit dial survey of households asking questions similar to the intercept and followup telephone data of anglers.

A series of expenditure surveys have been done both regionally and nationally. Expenditures on trips by mode (for-hire, private boat, and shore) were collected for both residents and non-residents of each state, and annual expenditures on durable goods were collected by resident status. Expenditures were collected both as an add-on to the intercept, and a followup phone survey with those who completed the intercept and a separate random sample of households.

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (MRFSS) for the Southeast.

To collect data on an angler's last trip for revealed preference models and economic valuation purposes. Typically done as an add-on to the MRIP intercept survey and done as needed, periodically.

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (MRFSS) for the Southeast.

To collect data on an angler's last trip for revealed preference models and economic valuation purposes. Typically done as an add-on to the MRIP intercept survey and done as needed, periodically.

Data collected through a mail survey implemented with a sample of fisheries stakeholders obtained from Council mailing lists

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fishing Statistics Survey (MRFSS) for the Northeast.

A series of expenditure surveys have been done both regionally and nationally. This data pertains to the Northeast U.S. states that was collected in 1998. Expenditures on trips by mode (for-hire, private boat, and shore) were collected for both residents and non-residents of each state, and annual expenditures on durable goods were collected by resident status. Expenditures were collected both as an add-on to the intercept, and a followup phone survey with those who completed the intercept and a separate random sample of households.

Intercept data collected from anglers at fishing sites as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Fisheries Statistical Survey (MRFSS) for the Southeast.

To collect data on an angler's last trip for revealed preference models and economic valuation purposes. Typically done as an add-on to the MRIP intercept survey and done as needed, periodically.