The oregon ocean recreational fishery survey project expands upon fishery and biological databases for important groundfish species and informs the public about various aspects of the oregon marine…

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $550,466 Formula Grant under the Sport Fish Restoration program (CFDA 15.605) to the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the Oregon Ocean Recreational Fishery Survey Project. This project expands fishery and biological databases for important groundfish species and informs the public about various aspects of the Oregon marine recreational fishery. ODFW will conduct sampling of recreational anglers at the dock and at sea to collect fishery data and biological samples, manage and analyze the collected data, and carry out public outreach and education activities. The biological data gathered supports stock assessments to establish sustainable fisheries, and the project's harvest estimates help maximize angler opportunity while preventing overfishing. This project, running from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, aims to keep anglers informed about marine recreational fishing through various media and recruit new anglers by providing information on techniques, locations, and opportunities.

The oregon ocean recreational fishery survey project expands upon fishery and biological databases for important groundfish species and informs the public about various aspects of the oregon marine recreational fishery. The project samples recreational anglers at the dock and at sea to collect fishery data and biological samples, manages and analyzes data collected, and conducts public outreach and education activities.biological data collected by the project are important for stock assessments to establish sustainable fisheries. The project contributes to timely and accurate harvest estimates which help to maximize angler opportunity while preventing overfishing. The project keeps anglers informed about marine recreational fishing through a variety of printed and electronic media and staff that answer angling questions and interpret complex and technical management decisions. The project recruits new anglers by providing information about angling techniques, locations, and opportunities through day-today communications, how-to guides, and participation at sportsmens events. Data from this project are used in fisheries management by the oregon department of fish and wildlife, pacific fishery management council, NOAA fisheries, and the international pacific halibut commission. The project employs a variety of methods to obtain public input regarding management measures that are beneficial and acceptable to anglers.