U.S. Fishing Participation Hits Record High
August 12, 2025
The RBFF’s Special Report on Fishing reveals that 57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024.
The RBFF’s Special Report on Fishing reveals that 57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024.
All Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation programs are suspended after the group’s grant was cut.
The Department of the Interior terminated the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s grant, though the dollars are already allocated to conservation.
A Department of the Interior funding freeze threatens the group and its national participation programs.
“The Psychology of Churn” focused on why there an increase in the number of people leaving boating and fishing.
This free, shareable video aims squarely at the problem of girls stopping fishing at an 11% higher rate than boys
Emily Cope is the deputy director of wildlife and freshwater fisheries with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
The alliance was formed to help educate fans of the tournament series — many of whom don’t fish — about where, how and when to go fishing.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation seeks answers as retention of new anglers shows a troublesome trend.
The organization is providing approximately $157,000 to increase fishing and boating participation in seven states.
The RBFF’s Special Report on Fishing reveals that 57.9 million Americans went fishing in 2024.
All Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation programs are suspended after the group’s grant was cut.
The Department of the Interior terminated the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s grant, though the dollars are already allocated to conservation.
A Department of the Interior funding freeze threatens the group and its national participation programs.
“The Psychology of Churn” focused on why there an increase in the number of people leaving boating and fishing.
This free, shareable video aims squarely at the problem of girls stopping fishing at an 11% higher rate than boys
Emily Cope is the deputy director of wildlife and freshwater fisheries with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.
The alliance was formed to help educate fans of the tournament series — many of whom don’t fish — about where, how and when to go fishing.
The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation seeks answers as retention of new anglers shows a troublesome trend.
The organization is providing approximately $157,000 to increase fishing and boating participation in seven states.
