Economic and Social Sciences Research Program

Alaska Marine Sport Fishing Economic Survey

The objective of this project is to estimate the economic value of sport halibut fishing trips in Alaska. The project will also value attributes of a recreational fishing trip and how these attributes affect participation rates. These attributes include fish size, number of fish caught and harvest regulations. A key component of this research will be the estimation of the value of fish that are caught-and-retained verses fish that are caught-and-released. Todd Lee is responsible for directing the project, designing the study and angler questionnaire, and completing the econometric analysis. STATUS: in progress. For more information or to comment on this project, contact Todd.Lee@noaa.gov.