Salt Water Fishing in Florida By the Numbers

The numbers according to the Recreational Fishing Alliance:

• Ripple effect -- $5,123,992,575
• Salaries wages and business earnings -- $1,568,389,759
• Federal Tax Revenue -- $378,902,841
• State and Local Tax Revenue -- $311,265,319
• Jobs -- 51,588
Each saltwater sports fishing trip on Florida's Water is valued at an average of $350.00 Dollars

James Donofrio
Executive Director
RFA (Recreational Fishing Alliance)
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