Cast a line, reel in skills for life. The Minnesota DNR is happy to partner with Take Me Fishing to share the life-changing benefits of fishing for women and girls.
Women make up 21% of anglers in Minnesota (based on 2022 license sales), and we hope to increase that number by sharing the positive impacts of fishing.
Research conducted by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation with partner Ipsos shows that fishing helps women gain:
- Happiness: Fishing helps manage moods and relieve stress.
- Grit: Women who fish are more likely to rebound from setbacks.
- Patience: Many women who fish say fishing teaches them patience.
- Confidence: Fishing helps women feel like they can do anything they set their mind to.
- Concentration: Fishing helps teach participants to be still and concentrate.
Learn more about the study on the Take Me Fishing website.