In 2023, the South Atlantic region was the most popular destination for recreational fishing in the United States, accounting for 22 percent of participants surveyed. By contrast, the region of New England was the least popular, accounting for only three percent of participants surveyed.
Distribution of recreational fishing participants in the United States in 2023, by region
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RBFF. (July 7, 2024). Distribution of recreational fishing participants in the United States in 2023, by region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 31, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/315867/geographical-distribution-of-fishing-participants-us/
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RBFF. (2024). Distribution of recreational fishing participants in the United States in 2023, by region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 31, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/315867/geographical-distribution-of-fishing-participants-us/
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