Northeast Recreational Fishing Economic Data from NOAA Surveys

Revealed preference models provide insights into recreational angler behavior and the economic value of recreational fishing trips. This data is for the Northeast United States and is collected as needed, at irregular intervals. The data is typically collected as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) intercept survey and follow-up phone or mail surveys.

Use Cases

• Estimate the economic value of recreational fishing trips based on revealed preference models.
• Model angler behavior and trip choices for the Northeast region.
• Analyze the economic impact of recreational fishing as an add-on to biological survey data.

Strengths

• Data is collected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a federal agency.
• Focuses on the Northeast United States, providing regional specificity.
• Integrates with the established Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) survey framework.

Limitations

• Data collection occurs at irregular intervals, not providing a consistent time series.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Collected as an economic add-on to the MRIP intercept survey and follow-up phone or mail surveys.

Time Range

1999

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-11 23:33:24.930512; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Northeast United States