Southeast US Recreational Fishing Economic Data from MRIP Surveys

Revealed preference models provide insights into recreational angler behavior and the economic value of fishing trips. This data for the Southeast region is collected as needed, at irregular intervals, as an economic add-on to the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) intercept survey and follow-up phone or mail surveys. The data is provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Estimate the economic value of recreational fishing trips based on revealed preference models.
• Model angler behavior and site choice for the Southeast US region.
• Analyze the economic impact of fisheries management or environmental changes.
• Calibrate stated preference surveys with revealed preference data from MRIP intercepts.

Strengths

• Data is linked to the established Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) survey framework.
• Focuses on the economic valuation of recreational fishing, a specific and applied use case.
• Last updated date is explicitly provided as 2026-04 11.

Limitations

• Data collection occurs at irregular intervals, limiting time-series analysis.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, requiring manual inspection after download.
• Geographic coverage is limited to the Southeast US region.

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

2009 (from title), collected at irregular intervals.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-11 23:32:48.289278; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Southeast United States