Concerns around churn, fishing participation persist while long term trends remain positive ALEXANDRIA, VA – July 28, 2026 – The American Sportfishing Association (ASA) announced the results of the 2026 Special Report on Fishing. In total, 57 million Americans, roughly 18% of the U.S. population, went fishing in 2025. While up nearly 25% from a decade ago, total participation is down from 57.9 million in 2024 – the first year-over-year decrease…
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