2017 Saltwater Angler and Guide Survey Results GADNR Coastal Resources Division sponsored a survey of licensed Georgia resident anglers and saltwater fishing guides in 2017. Here are some of the results of the survey. To see the full report, visit: www.coastalgadnr.org/AnglerAndGuideSurvey
# of completed angler surveys
# of completed guide surveys
1,965
82
(43% from coastal counties)
(out of 134)
Inshore & Nearshore Satisfaction
Offshore Satisfaction
Anglers: 87% Guides: 81%
Anglers: 58% Guides: 48%
Where Do We Fish?
Why Do We Fish?
What percent of legal redfish do you release?
Anglers: 57% Guides: 67% What percent of legal speckled trout do you release?
Anglers: 46% Guides: 39%
Inshore & Nearshore Fishing Activities
Satisfaction with Coastal Resources & Regulations
Average # of days fished:
25 #1 Reason for 13% dissatisfied residents: Regulations too strict #1 Reason for 39% dissatisfied guides: Regulations not strict enough
See the full report:
coastalgadnr.org/AnglerAndGuideSurvey April 2018
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