Saltwater fishing a huge part of Florida's economy

Florida ranks first in the nation in revenue and jobs supported by recreational saltwater fishing.

According to data from NOAA fisheries, nearly 115 thousand jobs in Florida are directly supported by the recreational saltwater fishing industry.

The recreational saltwater fishing industry contributed more than $7.9 billion to the state’s economy in 2014.

Florida is also number one in number of trips taken by anglers at nearly 25 million.

Florida’s freshwater fishery supports another 14,000 jobs and has an additional $1.7 billion economic impact.

Florida is also among the top in the nation when it comes to dollars and jobs generated by the commercial fishing industry.

According to the report, Florida’s commercial seafood industry is third in the nation in numbers of jobs supported with nearly 93 thousand jobs in 2014. 

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