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Fishing Activity Reduced by Access Problems
More than one-quarter of U.S. anglers report their fishing activities have been reduced by problems accessing their preferred fishing holes.
In a 2008 poll of over 1,800 anglers by AnglerSurvey.com, anglers were asked if in the past year they had canceled a trip or stopped fishing specific locations due to access problems.
Of the anglers reporting such problems, 80 percent reported their access issues were in freshwater areas while 15% experienced access issues in saltwater locations.
Of all anglers, 10 percent either reduced their fishing activity or stopped fishing altogether.
Here's a snapshot of their answers:
In the past year, have you ever had to cancel a trip or stop fishing specific fishing locations because you could no longer access it?
- Yes 28%
- No 72%
Was your access problem related to:
- Saltwater fishing 15%
- Freshwater fishing 80%
- Brackfish water fishing 3%
- Do not know 2%
As a result of your access problem, did you:
- Continue to fish at the same rate and frequency as before 62%
- Not go fishing at all 4%
- Fish less frequently 33%
- Stop fishing altogether 1%
Source: AnglerSurvey.com is a monthly national online survey of sportsmen and women providing industry and policymakers with information on fishing trends and activity. Provided to The Fishing Wire by Rob Southwick (
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