Trout fishing in 2011: a demographic description and economic analysis

This is the addendum to the 2011 national survey of fishing, hunting, and wildlife-associated recreation. FWS-027, Report 2011-4. The National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (FHWAR or Survey) has become one of the most important sources of information on fish- and wildlife-related recreation in the United States. It is a useful tool that not only quantifies the economic impact of wildlife-based recreation but also collects information on participant’s socio-economic characteristics. This report first provides a summary of the demographic and economic characteristics from the 2011 Survey for freshwater trout fishing. Next, this report explores demographic trends and patterns of trout anglers since the 1991 National Survey. Finally, this report looks at the expenditures made by trout anglers and how expenditures vary by demographics.