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RECREATIONAL FISHING DATA
Overview Collecting Data Producing Estimates Using the Data Ensuring Sound
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RECREATIONAL FISHING DATA
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program is the
state-regional-federal partnership that develops, improves, and implements a
national network of surveys to measure how many fish anglers catch and how many
trips they take. The data we collect help scientists and managers assess and
maintain sustainable fish stocks.
The Marine Recreational Information Program operates as a partnership. NOAA
Fisheries maintains a central role in developing survey and estimation methods,
administering recreational fishing surveys, and producing estimates of
recreational catch. Regional and state partners identify information needs,
coordinate survey operations and on-site data collection, and participate in
quality assurance and quality control procedures.
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY
NOAA Fisheries is committed to using the best available science to produce its
recreational catch estimates. Our survey and data standards help ensure the
integrity of our data collection efforts and the quality of our recreational
fisheries statistics. Ongoing research improves data collection across the
United States. And quality assurance and quality control procedures minimize the
potential for errors in the information we publish.
RECREATIONAL FISHERIES STATISTICS
NOAA Fisheries provides open access to its recreational fishing data. Use the
MRIP Query Tool to filter data by time series, geographic area, species, mode,
and other characteristics, or visit the Recreational Fishing Data Downloads page
to access our public-use datasets and statistical analysis programs. Subscribe
to our email service to be notified of data updates.
MODERN FISH ACT REPORTS
The Modernizing Recreational Fisheries Management Act of 2018 requires NOAA
Fisheries to report on certain aspects of the Marine Recreational Information
Program’s work. As of January 2021, the agency has submitted a report on its
incorporation of recreational fishing data from state agencies and
non-governmental sources. Reports on our plans to enhance existing state data
collection partnerships and continue our progress toward the recommendations of
a 2017 National Academies of Sciences review are under development.
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN UPDATE OUTLINES 2022 RECREATIONAL FISHING DATA PRIORITIES
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The recreational fishing community is our primary source of recreational fishing
data. Credit: Amanda Nalley/FL FWC
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ASK MRIP: ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT ESTIMATING RECREATIONAL CATCH
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NATIONAL ACADEMIES COMPLETES CONSENSUS STUDY REPORT ON RECREATIONAL FISHING DATA
AND STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT IN-SEASON MANAGEMENT
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Credit: NOAA Fisheries
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ASK MRIP: ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT RECREATIONAL FISHING DATA COLLECTION
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Fisheries
FRAMEWORK ADJUSTMENT 14 TO THE SUMMER FLOUNDER, SCUP, AND BLACK SEA BASS FISHERY
MANAGEMENT PLAN
New England/Mid-Atlantic
New England/Mid-Atlantic
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AMENDMENT 42: MODIFICATIONS TO SEA TURTLE RELEASE GEAR AND FRAMEWORK PROCEDURE
FOR THE SNAPPER GROUPER FISHERY
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Southeast
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FRAMEWORK AMENDMENT 6: ATLANTIC KING MACKEREL COMMERCIAL TRIP LIMITS
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SOUTH ATLANTIC MODIFICATIONS TO CHARTER VESSEL AND HEADBOAT REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
Southeast
Southeast
Fisheries
GULF OF MEXICO MODIFICATIONS TO CHARTER VESSEL AND HEADBOAT REPORTING
REQUIREMENTS
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BULLETINS
REMINDER: THE GULF OF MEXICO VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM REQUIREMENT FOR
CHARTER/HEADBOAT VESSELS EFFECTIVE DATE IS MARCH 1, 2022
Southeast
Southeast
NOAA REQUESTS COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED RULE TO REVISE THE GULF OF MEXICO RED
GROUPER CATCH LIMITS AND CATCH TARGETS
Southeast
Southeast
NOAA ANNOUNCES SURVEY PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT FOR GULF OF MEXICO FEDERAL
FOR-HIRE PERMIT HOLDERS AS PART OF THE SOUTHEAST FOR-HIRE INTEGRATED ELECTRONIC
REPORTING PROGRAM
Southeast
Southeast
REOPENING OF THE 2021 FEDERAL GULF OF MEXICO RED SNAPPER RECREATIONAL FOR-HIRE
SEASON
Southeast
Southeast
COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL HARVEST OF LANE SNAPPER IN FEDERAL WATERS OF THE
GULF OF MEXICO WILL CLOSE ON OCTOBER 18, 2021
Southeast
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UPCOMING EVENTS
MRIP DATA USER SEMINAR: CUSTOM DOMAIN ANALYSES
Feb 22, 2022 - Mar 31, 2022
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OPEN FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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FACT
185 MILLION FISHING TRIPS
In 2018, anglers in Hawaii and along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts took almost
185 million saltwater fishing trips. Two-thirds of those trips took place from
shore.
FACT
3,000+ ACTIVE SURVEY SITES
Our partners interview anglers at thousands of marinas, boat ramps, beaches, and
other publicly accessible fishing sites across 16 coastal states.
FACT
3 GENERAL FISHING SURVEYS
The Access Point Angler Intercept Survey, Fishing Effort Survey, and For-Hire
Survey collect data on all of the species anglers catch.
FACT
4 CERTIFIED STATE SURVEYS
In Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, alternative general and
specialized surveys help us produce more precise estimates of recreational
catch.
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HOW WE COLLECT DATA
In-person interviews, telephone and mail surveys, and electronic reporting are
methods we use to collect information from private anglers and for-hire
operators. While we could never collect data from all saltwater anglers,
surveying a representative sample allows us to estimate catch and effort for the
entire marine recreational fishing population.
Learn how we sample anglers
HOW WE ESTIMATE RECREATIONAL CATCH
The calculations we use to produce catch estimates can be understood as
expanding catch rate, or the estimated number of fish caught per angler trip, by
effort, or the estimated number of fishing trips taken in a two-month period.
Learn how we produce catch estimates
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EXPLORE OUR DATA
Our searchable database of catch, effort, and fishing participation statistics
allows users to filter our data by time series, geographic area, species, mode,
and other characteristics.
Learn about our data and statistics query tool
FIND A FISHING SITE
Our searchable database of marinas, boat ramps, beaches, and other publicly
accessible fishing sites on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts includes information
about site usage and amenities, and helps us determine where we should conduct
in-person angler interviews.
Learn about our fishing site register
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Insight
MARINE RECREATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAM
The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) is a state-regional-federal
partnership that collects data about how often anglers fish and what they catch.
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MULTIMEDIA
NOAA FISHERIES VIDEO GALLERY
Credit: Wendy Paquette.
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INFOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATES THE ROLE OF FOR-HIRE DATA IN SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
Infographic
INFOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATES ROLE OF FISHING ACCESS SITE REGISTER
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Southeast
COLLECTING DATA
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program works with state and
regional partners to implement a national network of recreational fishing
surveys. We use data collected from anglers and for-hire operators to estimate
the number of fish anglers catch and the number of trips they take. These
recreational catch and effort estimates help scientists and managers assess and
maintain sustainable fish stocks.
HOW WE COLLECT DATA
From in-person interviews to electronic reporting, different methods of data
collection help us gather information from anglers and for-hire operators.
Learn how we sample the recreational fishing community
OUR NETWORK OF RECREATIONAL FISHING SURVEYS
Unique regions have unique fisheries, fishing communities, and preferred methods
of collecting recreational fishing data. For this reason, our methods of data
collection are regionally specific. We administer general surveys, which provide
annual catch estimates for all species encountered, and specialized surveys,
which collect data for select fisheries or during select fishing seasons.
Pairing general surveys—such as the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey,
Fishing Effort Survey, and For-Hire Survey—with specialized surveys—such as the
Large Pelagics Survey—allows us to develop more comprehensive recreational catch
estimates.
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STATISTICAL CALIBRATION OVERVIEW
Calibration allows estimates from one survey to be expressed in the units, or
"currency," of another. It is often a critical part of transitioning to a new
survey design.
National
2021-2023 PRELIMINARY GULF OF MEXICO STOCK ANNUAL CATCH LIMIT LANDINGS
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center has provided the following preliminary
landings estimates for species subject to stock annual catch limits (ACLs).
Southeast
OCEAN INDICATORS SUMMARY FOR 2021
Summary of ocean ecosystem indicators used to characterize juvenile marine
salmon survival in the Northern California Current.
West Coast
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT APPLICATION
The National Marine Fisheries Service received an application for an EFP from
Florida Atlantic University.
Southeast
FREQUENT QUESTIONS: NATIONAL SALTWATER ANGLER REGISTRY
These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much
registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law
enforcement.
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* Recreational Fishing Survey Design and Statistical Methods Manual
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PRODUCING ESTIMATES
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program provides open access to
the information needed to understand the recreational fishing data that inform
science and management decisions and the way these data were produced.
SURVEY STATISTICS
The exact number and species of finfish caught by marine recreational anglers is
impossible to determine, because one complete marine recreational fishing census
is impossible to administer or verify. But we can be confident in our
recreational catch estimates because they are derived from sound survey methods
that have been developed, tested, and independently reviewed by experts in
statistical survey design. Sampling populations, weighting sampled units, and
accounting for errors, outliers, and uncertainty are important steps in our work
to estimate recreational catch.
Learn the fundamentals of survey statistics
ESTIMATION METHODS
At its core, estimating total recreational catch involves multiplying catch
rate, or the average number of fish caught per angler trip, by effort, or the
total number of fishing trips taken. But each step of our estimation process
also involves statistical weighting, which ensures important aspects of our
sample design—like the fact that some fishing sites are more likely to be
selected as a sample location or some anglers are more likely to participate in
a fishing survey—are correctly reflected in our final estimates.
Learn the fundamentals of weighted estimation
CALIBRATION
Stock assessors and fisheries managers base their work on continuous,
uninterrupted time series of fisheries statistics. The implementation of new
recreational fishing surveys or the modification of existing survey designs can
disrupt this time series, producing new estimates that aren't directly
comparable to legacy estimates. Calibration is a statistical process that
accounts for the sources of variation that can drive the differences between two
data sets. While there is no "one size fits all" calibration method, the purpose
of calibration is always the same: to allow estimates from one survey design to
be expressed in the units, or "currency," of another.
Learn how NOAA Fisheries has used calibration to transition to new survey
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STATISTICAL CALIBRATION OVERVIEW
Calibration allows estimates from one survey to be expressed in the units, or
"currency," of another. It is often a critical part of transitioning to a new
survey design.
National
2021-2023 PRELIMINARY GULF OF MEXICO STOCK ANNUAL CATCH LIMIT LANDINGS
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center has provided the following preliminary
landings estimates for species subject to stock annual catch limits (ACLs).
Southeast
OCEAN INDICATORS SUMMARY FOR 2021
Summary of ocean ecosystem indicators used to characterize juvenile marine
salmon survival in the Northern California Current.
West Coast
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT APPLICATION
The National Marine Fisheries Service received an application for an EFP from
Florida Atlantic University.
Southeast
FREQUENT QUESTIONS: NATIONAL SALTWATER ANGLER REGISTRY
These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much
registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law
enforcement.
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* Recreational Fishing Survey Design and Statistical Methods Manual
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USING THE DATA
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program provides open access to
the data collected by its recreational fishing surveys and the calculated
statistical values produced from this information.
DATA QUERIES, DOWNLOADS, AND UPDATES
There are several ways to access our recreational fishing data. You can use the
MRIP Query Tool to filter data by time series, geographic area, species, mode,
and other characteristics, or download public-use datasets and perform your own
custom analyses.
Query the data
Download the data
Learn about data availability, data review, and data use considerations
OUR DATA’S ROLE IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
Our recreational catch estimates are combined with commercial catch data,
biological research, and information gathered from direct observations of
fisheries to help scientists assess fish stocks. Stock assessments produce
reports that help fisheries managers set rules and regulations to protect the
sustainability of stocks now and for generations to come.
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STATISTICAL CALIBRATION OVERVIEW
Calibration allows estimates from one survey to be expressed in the units, or
"currency," of another. It is often a critical part of transitioning to a new
survey design.
National
2021-2023 PRELIMINARY GULF OF MEXICO STOCK ANNUAL CATCH LIMIT LANDINGS
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center has provided the following preliminary
landings estimates for species subject to stock annual catch limits (ACLs).
Southeast
OCEAN INDICATORS SUMMARY FOR 2021
Summary of ocean ecosystem indicators used to characterize juvenile marine
salmon survival in the Northern California Current.
West Coast
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT APPLICATION
The National Marine Fisheries Service received an application for an EFP from
Florida Atlantic University.
Southeast
FREQUENT QUESTIONS: NATIONAL SALTWATER ANGLER REGISTRY
These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much
registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law
enforcement.
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* Data Queries
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* Timeline of Data Additions and Updates
* Metadata (InPort)
ENSURING SOUND SCIENCE
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program is committed to using
the best available science to produce its recreational fisheries statistics.
SURVEY DESIGN CERTIFICATION
To ensure our fisheries statistics are derived from scientifically sound
methods, we’ve established a comprehensive and collaborative survey design
certification process. To earn certification, survey designs and estimation
methods must meet a shared set of standards and undergo peer review. For new
surveys to inform stock assessments, survey sponsors must work with the MRIP
Transition Team to describe how historical estimates will be placed into the
“currency” of new or improved certified survey designs.
Learn about our certification and transition policies and procedures
SURVEY AND DATA STANDARDS
To promote data quality, consistency, and comparability across our recreational
fishing surveys, we’ve established seven Survey and Data Standards. These
standards reflect best practices currently in place at the National Center for
Health Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau, and other federal agencies, as well as
statistical survey standards and guidelines published by the Office of
Management and Budget. Ultimately, the standards will further ensure the
integrity of our data collection efforts, the quality of our recreational
fisheries statistics, and the strength of science-based management decisions.
Learn about our survey and data standards
ONGOING RESEARCH
Funding and conducting research to review and improve recreational fishing data
collection allows us to keep pace with emerging science and information needs
while producing the high-quality data that support science and management.
Learn about our research
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STATISTICAL CALIBRATION OVERVIEW
Calibration allows estimates from one survey to be expressed in the units, or
"currency," of another. It is often a critical part of transitioning to a new
survey design.
National
2021-2023 PRELIMINARY GULF OF MEXICO STOCK ANNUAL CATCH LIMIT LANDINGS
The Southeast Fisheries Science Center has provided the following preliminary
landings estimates for species subject to stock annual catch limits (ACLs).
Southeast
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY EXEMPTED FISHING PERMIT APPLICATION
The National Marine Fisheries Service received an application for an EFP from
Florida Atlantic University.
Southeast
FREQUENT QUESTIONS: NATIONAL SALTWATER ANGLER REGISTRY
These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much
registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law
enforcement.
National
NATIONAL SALTWATER ANGLER REGISTRY
NOAA Fisheries uses this “address book” of recreational anglers to distribute
its mail Fishing Effort Survey. Most anglers do not need to register with NSAR.
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DOCUMENTS
Document
GUIDED ANGLER FISH (GAF) PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORTS
The Catch Sharing Plan authorizes transfers of Alaska commercial halibut
individual fishing quota …
Alaska
Document
FISHERIES ECONOMICS OF THE UNITED STATES REPORT, 2018
Fisheries Economics of the United States (FEUS) is an annual report that
provides economic…
National
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MRIP PROGRESS TOWARD THE NATIONAL ACADEMIES' 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS
This report to Congress describes the Marine Recreational Information Program's
progress toward the…
National
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MRIP PLAN FOR STATE PARTNERSHIPS
This document explains how NOAA Fisheries will establish the state-federal
recreational data…
National
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DATA & MAPS
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ALASKA RECREATIONAL FISHING COMMUNITIES INTERACTIVE MAP
Alaska
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RESEARCH
OCEAN INDICATORS SUMMARY FOR 2021
Summary of ocean ecosystem indicators used to characterize juvenile marine
salmon survival in the Northern California Current.
West Coast
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OUTREACH & EDUCATION
Educational Materials
TRANSITIONING TO A NEW SURVEY OF FISHING EFFORT
This fact sheet explains the differences between new and legacy estimates of
recreational saltwater…
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Educational Materials
MRIP ON THE GULF COAST
This rack card explains how the Marine Recreational Information Program uses
angler information…
Southeast
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