The Marine Recreational Information Program’s upcoming actions include completing a new strategic plan, implementing new survey and data standards, and continuing to improve its fishing surveys.
A virtual briefing by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on its new report, "Data and Management Strategies for Recreational Fisheries with Annual Catch Limits."
This report to Congress describes the Marine Recreational Information Program's progress toward the 28 recommendations in a 2017 National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine review.
These frequently asked questions cover who should register with NSAR, how much registration costs, and how to convey your registration status to law enforcement.
NOAA Fisheries uses this “address book” of recreational anglers to distribute its mail Fishing Effort Survey. Most anglers do not need to register with NSAR.