Predicting marine recreational fishing patterns from boat characteristics and equipment

Date

1980

Authors

Ditton, R.B.
Felder, A.J.
Graefe, A.R.

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Publisher

American Fisheries Society

Abstract

Prediction of general marine fishing locations and distances traveled offshore for fishing from boat equipment data. Discriminant analysis indicated that bay and offshore fishing boats could be distinguished with 80% classification accuracy from horsepower, fuel capacity and boat length. Multiple regression analyses verified that fuel capacity and presence of radios and long range navigation (LORAN) were significant indicators of offshore fishing distances.

Description

pgs. 644-648

Keywords

recreation, sport fishing, boats

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