Recreational fishing has been shown to have health benefits, create jobs, and boost the economy.

A recent survey has found one in five Australian adults fish for fun.

The pastime creates around 100, 000 jobs a year, and gives the economy an 11 billion dollar boost. 

Rural reporter Jessica Clancy caught with with ABARES Scientist Andy Moore to hear about the survey results.

Recreational fishing has been shown to have health benefits, create jobs, and boost the economy.
A recent survey has found one in five Australian adults fish for fun.
The pastime creates around 100, 000 jobs a year, and gives the economy an 11 billion dollar boost. 
Rural reporter Jessica Clancy caught with with ABARES Scientist Andy Moore to hear about the survey results.

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The Rural News is market leader, dealing exclusively with stories of interest to the farming sector and has the support of Australia&rsquo;s largest media business and international correspondents.