Resources

MRIP - Count My Fish - Sampling information

The Marine Recreational Information Program, or MRIPi, is changing the way NOAAi and anglers work together to help ensure the long-term sustainability of America's recreational fisheries and the health of our oceans. MRIP is providing reacreational fishing data that is more timely, accurate and reliable than ever before available....read more...

FishFAQ: A Bouillabaisse of Fascinating Facts About Fish

FishFAQ: A bouillabaisse of fascinating facts about fish...read more...

Interactive Marine Species Identification Poster:

Interactive Species Indentification poster::...read more...

Regulations

Marine fishing regulations have become more complex as the need for conservation has developed. State agencies have developed their own set of regulations for marine sport fishing.

Fishing Seasons

Marine fishing is frequently managed by season in order to protect the health of the fisheries. Fishing seasons allow fish populations to develop, grow and reproduce without angling during important periods of the yeari. Each state develops their various seasons with help from anglers and scientists.

RecFIN Methods

Each state's methods for conducting the recreational fishing surveyi.

Fish Species

Marine fish species of the Pacific Coast can be listed, viewed and explored. Learn to correctly identify fish species.

Fishing Platforms

Marine fishing can be done from natural or artificial shorei or from a variety of boat types. Explore and learn about the platforms and modes of fishing and marine fish species that may be caught.

Tournament Records

Avid marine anglers may participate in fishing contests for specific targeti species, such as salmoni or sharks. There are a few organizations that support tournaments on the Pacific Coast. Each state fisheries agency tracks state fishing records for trophy fish by size.

Map of Field Sampled Fishing Sites

View Map of fishing sites sampled in RecFIN and a brief summary of the data. Proof of concept using google maps API driven by SAS cooridnate data and SAS/GRAPH map outlines.

View Catch on Site Map

Find sites with fish species that interest you.View sampled catch for RecFIN surveyi districts and years on an interractive map with timeline. Currently available for California sample data from 2004 onward.