The latest information is from research concluded in 2006. In the US, fishing continues to be a favorite pastime – 13% of the US population 16 years old and older spent an average of 17 days fishing. Comparing results of the 2001 and 2006 surveys finds that the number of anglers declined 12% and overall fishing expenditures stayed about level – From 1991 to 2006, the number of all anglers declined 16% and expenditures increased 18%. The number of saltwater anglers decreased 15% and the number of freshwater anglers declined 18% the entire survey is available by clicking here.