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Joe Unger Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Utah State University

This study by Joe Unger Institute presents preliminary findings from a survey of resident and nonresident license purchasers in Utah, aiming to understand anglers' preferences, environmental attitudes, and knowledge. The online survey, sent to 10,000 participants, received 2,165 responses with key insights on angling habits, preferred fish species, environmental preferences, and awareness of aquatic invasive species (AIS) management. The results highlight the importance of native fish species, the need for continued efforts in riparian corridor restoration, and the call for enhanced education on AIS control. The implications of the study suggest the support for native fish conservation, environmental education, and habitat restoration among Utah anglers.

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Joe Unger Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Utah State University

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  1. Understanding the Experiences and Preferences of Utah Anglers: Preliminary Findings from a 2011 Survey of Resident and Nonresident License Purchasers Joe Unger Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, Utah State University

  2. Outline • Introduction/Survey Methods • Goals and Objectives • Results • Implications for Management/Conclusion

  3. Introduction/Survey Methods • Online attitudinal survey utilizing Survey Monkey software • Survey sent to 10,000 participants who bought a 2011 Utah fishing or fishing/hunting combination license From January 1-November 30, 2011. • Used modified Dillman method with one prenotification, survey message, and two reminder notices.

  4. Goals and Objectives • Understand preferences of anglers • Site, method, type of fish • Understand environmental attitudes of anglers • Native fish, T&E species, riparian corridor health • Understand environmental knowledge of anglers • Test knowledge about native fish species and AIS control methods

  5. Survey Results • 2,165 responses • 1,713 Resident • 452 Nonresident • 563 undeliverable or refused • Adjusted response rate 22.94% • 91% indicated they have fished in the past two years and asked to continue with survey • Demographic Data: • 92% Male • 96% White • 90% under the age of 65

  6. Basic Information • Most anglers want to catch cold water species • Rainbow trout #1 • Most fished less than 20 days in the past year • Overall, respondents reported similar amounts of time spent bait fishing, fly fishing, and spin fishing • Lakes and reservoirs are the preferred fishing areas of most anglers in Utah. • A majority (>50% in all categories) would support more restrictive regulations to improve fishing in the Utah.

  7. Ten Most Popular Sport Fish

  8. Total Days Fishing in Past 12 Months

  9. Preferred Fishing Area in Utah

  10. Environmental Preferences/Awareness • Almost all (>75%) believe native fish are important to the ecosystem. • Less than half believe DWR is doing a good job at managing native fish populations. • Most (>60%) believe riparian areas are crucial for fish habitat. • Most (approx. 70%) are aware of Utah’s AIS control program.

  11. Native Fish Statements

  12. What species are native to Utah?

  13. Awareness of AIS Management Program

  14. Methods of AIS Decontamination

  15. Management Implications • Most popular sportfish are nonnative species • Continue to support native fish species • Continue to restore riparian corridors • More education on native fish species and AIS management

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