Which state ranks first on Fishing Booker Rank?

Alaska ranks first on Fishing Booker Rank in 2024, at 1st, followed by Florida (2nd) and Delaware (3rd). Rank 1 is the best state.

Which state ranks last on Fishing Booker Rank?

Idaho ranks last of the 50 US states with data in 2024, at 50th.

Where does this best states for fishing data come from?

Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Best and Worst States for Fishing - Lawn Love; The Best US Fishing States in 2024 - Fishing Booker; Best States for Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers.

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Alaska ranks 1st on Fishing Booker Rank in 2024, followed by Florida (2nd) and Delaware (3rd); rank 1 is the best. Idaho ranks last (50th).

Sports51 states · 8 metricsUpdated May 25, 2024Original page

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Fishing Booker Rank, 2024

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51 states · # = rank by Fishing Booker Rank

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1	Alaska	1st	04 - 122.5	2nd	41.94
2	Florida	2nd	01 - 126.5	1st	48.95
3	Delaware	3rd	03 - 125	38th	23.24
4	Michigan	4th	01 - 126.5	7th	35.48
5	South Carolina	5th	11 - 109	9th	34.42
6	Maine	6th	06 - 116	13th	31.79
7	Louisiana	7th	09 - 113	25th	26.88
8	Hawaii	8th	05 - 118	36th	23.97
9	Georgia	9th	11 - 109	11th	32.27
10	North Carolina	10th	14 - 103.5	10th	33.76
11	Wisconsin	11th	10 - 111.5	6th	36.27
12	Maryland	12th	06 - 116	19th	29.56
13	Arkansas	13th	18 - 99	15th	31.62
14	Rhode Island	14th	08 - 114	27th	26.64
15	Minnesota	15th	16 - 102.5	4th	38.17
16	Oklahoma	16th	21 - 96.5	31st	25.53
17	Ohio	17th	15 - 103	16th	31.11
18	Illinois	18th	22 - 96	12th	32.1
19	Virginia	19th	19 - 98.5	21st	28.83
20	Kentucky	20th	27 - 84	30th	25.55
21	New Jersey	21st	17 - 100	34th	24.67
22	Missouri	22nd	22 - 96	18th	29.73
23	Colorado	23rd	26 - 87.5	26th	26.76
24	New York	24th	20 - 98	8th	34.8
25	Oregon	25th	29 - 82.5	37th	23.97
26	Wyoming	26th	35 - 72.5	17th	29.94
27	Massachusetts	27th	13 - 105.5	33rd	25
28	Texas	28th	30 - 81.5	5th	38.04
29	Connecticut	29th	25 - 93	47th	20.24
30	Tennessee	30th	32 - 74.5	28th	26.53
31	Vermont	31st	45 - 65	40th	23.03
32	Montana	32nd	28 - 83	3rd	39.27
33	Pennsylvania	33rd	24 - 94	24th	27.23
34	Utah	34th	39 - 69.5	48th	19.67
35	North Dakota	35th	31 - 80	39th	23.14
36	Nebraska	36th	37 - 71.5	42nd	22.95
37	Kansas	37th	34 - 74	44th	21.8
38	West Virginia	38th	43 - 68	43rd	21.91
39	Nevada	39th	48 - 61.5	50th	14.83
40	New Hampshire	40th	32 - 74.5	41st	22.98
41	New Mexico	41st	38 - 70.5	45th	21.61
42	Mississippi	42nd	43 - 68	46th	21.13
43	Alabama	43rd	35 - 72.5	14th	31.64
44	California	44th	39 - 69.5	20th	29.15
45	Washington	45th	49 - 59.5	32nd	25.33
46	Arizona	46th	47 - 62.5	49th	18.85
47	Indiana	47th	39 - 69.5	23rd	28.08
48	Iowa	48th	45 - 65	22nd	28.41
49	South Dakota	49th	42 - 68.5	35th	24.64
50	Idaho	50th	50 - 47	29th	25.97
—	District of Columbia	—	—	51st	12.08

What correlates with Fishing Booker Rank (2024)?

Pearson r against 2,107 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that rank better on Fishing Booker Rank tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

Total Water Area %States with the Most Water
r = −0.60 · strong · n = 50
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Average Dew PointMost Humid States
r = −0.52 · strong · n = 50
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Scary Bridge LengthScariest Bridge by State
r = −0.49 · moderate · n = 39
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Average Annual RainfallOff-Grid Living Legal States
r = −0.45 · moderate · n = 50
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Indoor Allergy Humidity ScoreAllergy-Friendly States
r = −0.45 · moderate · n = 49
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Avg Annual Premium, Min. CoverageCar Insurance Rates by State
r = −0.44 · moderate · n = 50
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Opposite directions

Places that rank better on Fishing Booker Rank tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

License Cost ResidentsFly Fishing by State
r = +0.49 · moderate · n = 50
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# of Major Squirrel SpeciesSquirrel Population by State
r = +0.48 · moderate · n = 49
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Obesity Rate - Native American and AlaskanMost Obese States
r = +0.47 · moderate · n = 46
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Local Street Accidents 2018-2022Jaywalking Laws By State
r = +0.44 · moderate · n = 44
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Legal Interest RateUsury Laws by State
r = +0.43 · moderate · n = 48
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Personnel RankFarming-Friendly StatesA rank: rank 1 is the best
r = −0.40 · moderate · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state ranks first on Fishing Booker Rank?: Alaska ranks first on Fishing Booker Rank in 2024, at 1st, followed by Florida (2nd) and Delaware (3rd). Rank 1 is the best state.
Which state ranks last on Fishing Booker Rank?: Idaho ranks last of the 50 US states with data in 2024, at 50th.
Where does this best states for fishing data come from?: Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Best and Worst States for Fishing - Lawn Love; The Best US Fishing States in 2024 - Fishing Booker; Best States for Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide for Anglers.