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 State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife received a $611,896 Sport Fish Restoration (CFDA 15.605) formula grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1, awarded October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The Oregon Ocean Recreational Fishery Survey Project expands fishery and biological databases for important groundfish species through systematic sampling of recreational anglers at docks and at sea. The project collects comprehensive fishery data and biological samples, manages and analyzes collected data, and conducts public stakeholder outreach activities. Biological data generated by the project inform stock assessments necessary for establishing sustainable fisheries and contribute to timely and accurate harvest estimates that maximize angler opportunity while preventing overfishing.

The project delivers critical products and services supporting fisheries management and public engagement across multiple regulatory bodies. Data products are utilized by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Pacific Fishery Management Council, NOAA Fisheries, and the International Pacific Halibut Commission for evidence-based management decisions. Additionally, the project provides comprehensive public education through printed and electronic media, direct angler communications, how-to guides, and participation at sportsmen's events to inform recreational fishers about marine fishing regulations, techniques, and opportunities. The project also actively recruits new anglers and solicits stakeholder input on management measures through direct engagement with the recreational fishing community.

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 stakeholder outreach 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 whilepreventing overfishing. The project keeps anglers informed about marine recreational fishing through a variety ofprinted and electronic media and staff that answer angling questions and interpret complex and technicalmanagement decisions. The project recruits new anglers by providing information about angling techniques, locations, and opportunities through day-to-day communications, how-to guides, and participation at sportsmensevents. 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 stakeholder input regarding management measures that are beneficial and acceptable to anglers.