Types of Queries
NOAA Fisheries maintains a searchable database of recreational saltwater fishing catch, effort, and participation data. We offer a variety of specialized queries to meet your needs. The list below will help you find the one that is right for you.
Catch and Harvest Data
Snapshot
Summary of count and weight estimates for all species caught, with subgroup totals
Time Series
Detailed count and weight estimates for individual species over time
MRFSS/MRIP Comparison
Comparison of re-estimated count, weight, and length estimates for 2004-2011
Length Frequencies
Length distribution by species
LPS Time Series
Detailed count estimates for individual species covered in the Large Pelagics Survey
LPS Length Frequencies
Length distribution of species covered in the Large Pelagics Survey
HMS Catch Card
Billfish, swordfish and Bluefin tuna reported landings counts and length distributions (Maryland and North Carolina only)
Effort or Trip Data
Time Series
Detailed trip estimates over time
Directed Trip
Effort for trips that targeted and/or caught a specified species
MRFSS/MRIP Comparison
Comparison of re-estimated trip estimates for 2004-2011
LPS Time Series
Detailed estimates of boat trips targeting species covered in the Large Pelagics Survey
Participation Data
Time Series
Estimate of angler participation over time
National Summary Data
National Summary
Summary of catch, effort, and participation data from all coastal states
Don’t see what you’re looking for? We also conduct custom data requests. Please be aware that custom requests can take 6-8 weeks to complete.
