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Recreational fishing is very popular at the South Burnett’s two main dams (Photo: Matthew Langford)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 21, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

A national survey of recreational fishers has shown that one in five adults takes part in recreational fishing every year, contributing 100,000 jobs and $11 billion to the Australian economy.<\/p>\n

The National Social and Economic Survey of Recreational Fishers<\/a><\/strong> was conducted by ABARES, the University of Canberra and the Australian Recreational Fishing Foundation.<\/p>\n

It is the first national survey of its type in more than 20 years.<\/p>\n

ABARES Executive Director Dr Jared Greenville said the survey provided a contemporary picture of recreational fishing in Australia.<\/p>\n

\u201cA total of 4.2 million or one in five adult Australians were estimated to participate in recreational fishing each year,” Dr Greenville said.<\/p>\n

“The number of recreational fishers has increased since 2000 as the population has also increased, however the proportion of fishers has remained relatively stable overall.<\/p>\n

\u201cAustralians were estimated to spend 28 million days fishing each year. While most recreational fishers fish fewer than five days a year, a small proportion fish more than 52 days a year.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecreational fishing was estimated to contribute over 100,000 jobs and over $11 billion per year (including direct and indirect contributions) to the Australian economy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cRecreational fishers were found to have, on average, higher levels of wellbeing than non-fishers, and those who fish more often have higher wellbeing. Recreational fishing appeared to support positive social connections, nature connection, relaxation and can help achieve recommended levels of physical activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe survey results also showed that most Australians have a positive outlook on recreational fishing, with 79 per cent of Australian adults considering recreational fishing to be an acceptable activity.<\/p>\n

\u201cRecreational fishers also contribute to environmental stewardship by picking up rubbish when out fishing, while some participate in habitat restoration activities or donate to organisations trying to improve aquatic health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fishing is one of the major tourism activities in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

A report by BDO in 2021, prepared for the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, estimated recreational fishing contributed $35.24 million to the Gross Regional Product of the Wide Bay Burnett region in 2019-20, with $17.87 million generated directly and $17.37 million through flow-on effects, including retail trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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