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2026 Trout Unlimited Survey
This survey is completely anonymous and optional. No question requires an answer. We appreciate your feedback!
1.
What is your age?
Under 18
18 - 25
26 - 34
35 - 44
45 - 54
55 - 64
65 - 74
75+
2.
Do others in your household fish? (check all that apply)
My spouse
My child(ren)
Other (please specify)
3.
Which of the following best describes you?
Asian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native American or Alaskan Native
White or Caucasian
Multiracial or Biracial
A race/ethnicity not listed here
4.
How would you describe yourself?
A beginner or novice angler
An intermediate or average angler
An advanced or very experienced angler
An expert angler
I’m not an angler
5.
When you fish, what method(s) do you regularly use? (check all that apply)
Fly fish
Spin fish
Bait fish
Spey fish
6.
How many days do you fish per year?
1-3
4-11
12-23 (once or twice a month)
24-51 (once every 1-2 weeks)
52-103 (once or twice a week)
104+ (more than twice a week)
7.
Which of the following species do you fish for? (check all that apply)
Bass
Bonefish
Brook trout
Brown trout
Cutthroat trout
Panfish
Rainbow trout
Tarpon
Other (please specify)
8.
Do you tie flies?
Yes, all the time
Yes, when I need to
No, but I’d like to learn
No
I don’t fly fish
9.
If you tie flies, what type of fly pattern do you most often tie?
Dry fly
Streamer
Nymph
Popper
I do not tie flies
Other (please specify)
10.
Beyond fishing, what other outdoor activities do you participate in? (check all that apply)
Hunting
Camping
Hiking
Kayaking/Canoeing
Boating
Golf
Skiing
Running
Other (please specify)
11.
What best describes your point of view when it comes to trout fishing?
I prefer to fish in waters that are home to native trout
I am fine with fishing in waters with trout that may or may not be native, but are wild (i.e. naturally reproducing, not stocked)
I’m happy fishing for any kind of trout - wild, native or stocked
12.
Which of the following conservation activities have you participated in? (check all that apply)
Planting trees
Picking up litter in parks
Cleaning up rivers and streams
Removing invasive plants
Recycling
Composting
Using reusable bags
Conserve water
Using energy-efficient appliances
13.
Do you own a boat, and if so what kind? (check all that apply)
I don't own a boat
Drift boat
Raft/pontoon boat
Belly boat/float tube
Kayak or canoe
Standup paddleboard
Motorboat
Sailboat
14.
Where do you usually fish?
Mostly locally, in my home state
Throughout my region, I’ll travel to nearby states
Throughout the U.S., I’ll travel to states further from my home to fish
Throughout the U.S. and in other countries when possible
