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Recreational Fishing Surveys
Every five years a national survey is carried out to assess angling activity, and to report on the economic and social importance of recreational fisheries.
The survey contains a series of questions on angling practices, type and number of fish harvested, economic value of fishing, perceptions and observations about the quality of fishing in Yukon, and preference for different approaches to fisheries management.
CBC interview - Yukon Government wants to track angler habits
2010 survey
The 2010 survey was sent to 1,000 Yukon anglers and 900 anglers who came to Yukon to fish. The Yukon survey is part of a Canada-wide effort coordinated by the federal government through Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
The results of the 2010 survey are expected to be published in late 2011. Information will be provided on the Fisheries and Oceans website, provincial and territorial websites, and in published reports.
Survey trends
Survey results provide interesting trends in Yukon’s recreational fishing.
Average age of anglers
The average age of active anglers in Yukon is increasing. At the current rate, the average age of an angler in 2040 will be 65. This trend is concerning and is most likely explained by a lack of uptake by young anglers.
Catch and release
Also of note is that the proportion of lake trout caught and released by both resident (left) and non-resident (right) anglers in Yukon has been steadily increasing.
Survey results
Interested in more? Summary reports for the Yukon portion of the Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada are available below.
- 2005 Summary Report (20 pages)
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- 2000 Summary Report (11 pages) 143 KB
- 1995 Summary Report (15 pages) 247 KB
- 1990 Summary Report (16 pages) 158 KB
Summary reports for the entire Survey of Recreational Fishing in Canada are available on the Fisheries & Oceans Canada website.
Contact Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries Environment Yukon Government of Yukon Box 2703 (V-5A) Phone: 867-667-5721 Email: fisheries@gov.yk.ca |
