The document summarizes recreational angling participation and economic impact in various countries and regions around the world. Over 174 million people in 43 countries participate in recreational freshwater fishing, with the highest participation rates in Northern Europe at 18.1% and the Russian Federation at 17.5%. The economic value of recreational fishing globally is estimated to exceed $44 billion USD per year through expenditures on equipment, licenses, transportation, lodging, bait, guides, and other related industries. Annual global freshwater recreational fisheries production may be as high as 10.9 million tonnes.