According to the new study, America’s anglers are estimated to spend $49.8 billion per year in retail sales associated with their sport. With a total annual economic impact of $125 billion, fishing supports more than 800,000 jobs.  Nearly one in every seven people in the U.S. take participate in some type of fishing every year.

https://asafishing.org/reports/new-report-highlights-recreational-fishings-broad-economic-and-conservation-impact/