Socio-economic data - Sweden

In 2018, there were around 1.3 million anglers that went fishing at least once during the year, more than 12% of the population. They spend 10.9 million days fishing: 7.7 million days in lakes and rivers and 3.3 million days at sea. 

Total expenditures in recreational fishing are estimated at €965 million divided as follows: around €292 million are spent in short-term costs, such as fishing equipment, travelling, fishing guides, food and accommodation; and €672 million in long-term investments, such as boats and more costly fishing equipment. 

References
 
Jordbruks verket, Svenskt fritidsfiske och fisketurism 2020, April 2013 

Øresundsvandsamarbejdet / Öresundsvattensamarbetet, Fiskeriet i Øresund 2017 / Fiskeri i Öresund 2017, February 2018

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