| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10.6 |
| Panfish | 7.3 |
| Trout | 7.2 |
| Catfish/bullhead | 7 |
| Crappie | 6.1 |
| White bass and striped bass | 4.4 |
| Striped bass (saltwater) | 2.1 |
Number of Anglers Fishing for Particular Species (millions)
Sources:
census.gov

| 1 | |
|---|---|
| Black Bass | 10.6 |
| Panfish | 7.3 |
| Trout | 7.2 |
| Catfish/bullhead | 7 |
| Crappie | 6.1 |
| White bass and striped bass | 4.4 |
| Striped bass (saltwater) | 2.1 |
In 2011, 10.6 million American anglers fished for black bass, making black bass the most popular fish species. The most fished for saltwater species was the striped bass.