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.
NOAA Fisheries' Marine Recreational Information Program is responding to questions about interviewing anglers, weighing and measuring fish, and deciding where to sample the recreational fishing community.
NOAA Fisheries is looking for participants to engage in a voluntary survey to help the agency communicate more effectively on recreational fishing issues.
These frequently asked questions explain why the standards were established, how the standards will be implemented, and how NOAA Fisheries expects the standards to impact science and management.
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program administers a national network of recreational fishing surveys. The Large Pelagics Survey gathers catch and effort information from vessels targeting large pelagic or highly migratory species.
NOAA Fisheries’ Marine Recreational Information Program administers a national network of recreational fishing surveys. The For-Hire Survey gathers information about for-hire fishing activity (effort) from captains along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
