Marine Recreational Information Program

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Chairman’s Update
Workshop Aims to Improve Anglers’ Understanding of Data
Work Group Updates

“The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and its member states have had a long-standing commitment to work cooperatively with the National Marine Fisheries Service to improve the recreational catch data collection system given its importance in supporting fishery management decisions. This commitment is reflected in the Commission's participation at every level of the MRIP initiative,”

Robert Beal
Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission

A public and private partnership working to improve saltwater recreational fishing data and provide for more informed fisheries conservation...more

How Angler Surveys Work
National Saltwater Angler Registry
Frequently Asked Questions

A greater percentage of Alaskans go saltwater fishing than anywhere else. About 1 of every 3 Alaska residents is a saltwater angler.
Learn more interesting fishing facts by querying the current data.