Global Fishing Reels Market Report, Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Type (Fly Fishing Reel, Conventional Reel, Spinning (fixed-spool) Reel, Underspin Reel, Others), By Mechanism (Direct-Drive Reel, Anti-Reverse Reel), By Fishing (Freshwater Fishing Reel, Saltwater Fishing Reel, Fly Fishing Reel), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Report CodeKSI061614574
PublishedOct, 2025

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Fishing Reels Market Size:

Global Fishing Reels Market, growing at a 7.93% CAGR, is projected to achieve USD 7.344 billion by 2030 from USD 5.014 billion in 2025.

Fishing Reels Market Key Highlights:

  • Fishing reels market is expanding rapidly due to growing global interest in recreational fishing.
  • Spinning reels are gaining popularity for their smooth casting and user-friendly design features.
  • Millennials are driving demand by promoting sustainable fishing and healthy eating trends online.
  • E-commerce penetration is boosting fishing reel sales through convenient, round-the-clock online access.

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The fishing line is wound and stored on fishing reels, which are affixed to fishing rods. Due to the growing impact of the blue economy on a country's GDP, the worldwide fishing reels market is anticipated to expand significantly throughout the projected period. It is projected that the growing popularity of leisure, hunting, and recreational activities would accelerate the expansion of the fishing reels sector. Worldwide, fishing is growing in popularity among people of all ages.

Fishing reels are hand-held or mounted on boat gunwales apparatuses used to wind and pack fish in conjunction with fishing rods. Due to a booming fisheries sector and in keeping with the global trend of leisure activities becoming more and more popular, the fishing reel market has recently experienced stable expansion.

Worldwide, fishing is growing in popularity among people of all ages. The Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations estimates that recreational fishing is practiced by an average of 6.7% of the world's population. However, this number varies greatly and is directly related to economic, cultural, and societal developments that affect the availability of resources, leisure time, and socialization with recreational fishing.

Anglers will value features like an open-face design and top-mounted drag adjustment. Anglers have a strong feeling of balance because of their smooth casting and comfortable holding position. Due to these benefits, spinning reels have seen a significant increase in customer interest, making them the most common form of reel in this category.

The worldwide fishing reels market has grown as a result of individuals engaging in more leisure, hunting, and recreational activities as well as youngsters becoming more interested in fishing and associated activities. Furthermore, it is anticipated that future possibilities will arise as a result of robust economic development, rising disposable income, and increased government attention on advancing the maritime economy.

Fishing Reels Market Growth Drivers:

  • Recreational activities are becoming more popular among millennials

Seafood sustainability is gaining importance in the market as younger Millennial and Gen Z customers get older, which is reflected in the fishing reel industry's great development potential. 90% of millennials acknowledge the need of keeping a balanced diet while enjoying pleasures in moderation, showing a higher level of health concern than prior generations. The fishing reel market is expanding because millennials, who are most concerned with ecological and ethical food products, are also more likely to hunt. Millennials also heavily rely on smart phone internet, which they utilize to influence other users to choose the fishing approach by planning how to advertise their techniques and enjoyable activities on social media platforms and by stressing the importance of eating fresh, nutritious food.

This encourages a sizable populace to choose fish hunting, which spurs market expansion.

  • Global e-commerce sector penetration is increasing which will surge market expansion.

The global business landscape has transformed as a result of e-commerce penetration. E-commerce has grown significantly in importance over the past several decades as the use of smartphones and the internet for both personal and professional purposes increases. Additionally, the use of delivery platforms is growing in the area of online to offline (O2O) commerce. Online retailers typically provide their products to customers around the world 24/7 in contrast to physical stores. As a result, the demand for fishing reels is growing rapidly in the e-commerce sector since it draws customers who like to make healthy online purchases.

Fishing Reels Market Geographical Outlook:

  • North America is projected to be the prominent market shareholder in the fishing reels market globally and is anticipated to continue throughout the forecast period.

Throughout the projected period, North America is anticipated to keep up its dominance. The growing acceptance of ice fishing as a pastime in North America, particularly in nations like the U.S. and Canada, is the primary factor driving the product's increased demand. The availability of a huge area of land that is available for lawful fishing is another significant motivating element for people in North American nations. A significant increase in the number of fishing competitions held in the United States over the years has, on a broad scale, led to a strong demand for a range of fishing reels.

Throughout the anticipated period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to see the quickest growth. There are several spots in this area where you may go game fishing. A typical visitor chooses the Asia Pacific because of its popular fishing spots including Toiman (South China Sea), Redand (South China Sea), Langwaki (Andaman Sea), Bali (Indonesia Sea), and Phuket while also being cost-effective (Andaman Sea).

List of Top Fishing Reels Companies:

  • Pure Fishing Inc
  • Daiwa Corporation
  • Zebco (Rather Outdoors, Corporation)
  • Shimano Inc
  • Okuma Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd

Fishing Reels Market Scope:

Report MetricDetails
Global Fishing Reels Market Size in 2025USD 5.014 billion
Global Fishing Reels Market Size in 2030USD 7.344 billion
Growth Rate7.93%
Study Period2020 to 2030
Historical Data2020 to 2023
Base Year2024
Forecast Period2025 – 2030
Forecast Unit (Value)Billion
SegmentationType, Mechanism, Fishing, Geography
Geographical SegmentationNorth America, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific
List of Major Companies in Global Fishing Reels Market
  • Orvis Company Inc
  • Rapala VMC Corporation
  • KastKing (Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure Inc.)
  • Accurate Fishing
  • Favorite USA
Customization ScopeFree report customization with purchase

Fishing Reels Market Segmentation:

  • FISHING REELS MARKET BY TYPE
    • Spinning Reel
    • Spincast Reel
    • Baitcasting Reel
  • FISHING REELS MARKET BY MECHANISM
    • Direct-Drive
    • Anti-Reverse
  • FISHING REELS MARKET BY FISHING
    • Salt-Water Fishing
    • Fresh-Water Fishing
    • Fly Fishing
    • Others
  • FISHING REELS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    • North America
      • USA
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Others
    • Europe
      • Germany
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Spain
      • Others
    • Middle East and Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
      • Israel
      • Others
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • South Korea
      • Indonesia
      • Taiwan
      • Others

Table Of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2. MARKET SNAPSHOT
    2.1. Market Overview
    2.2. Market Definition
    2.3. Scope of the Study
    2.4. Market Segmentation
3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
    3.1. Market Drivers
    3.2. Market Restraints
    3.3. Market Opportunities
    3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
    3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis
    3.6. Policies and Regulations
    3.7. Strategic Recommendations
4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK
5. FISHING REELS MARKET BY TYPE
    5.1. Introduction
    5.2. Spinning Reel
    5.3. Spincast Reel
    5.4. Baitcasting Reel
6. FISHING REELS MARKET BY MECHANISM
    6.1. Introduction
    6.2. Direct-Drive
    6.3. Anti-Reverse
7. FISHING REELS MARKET BY FISHING
    7.1. Introduction
    7.2. Salt-Water Fishing
    7.3. Fresh-Water Fishing
    7.4. Fly Fishing
    7.5. Others
8. FISHING REELS MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
    8.1. Introduction
    8.2. North America
        8.2.1. USA
        8.2.2. Canada
        8.2.3. Mexico
    8.3. South America
        8.3.1. Brazil
        8.3.2. Argentina
        8.3.3. Others
    8.4. Europe
        8.4.1. Germany
        8.4.2. France
        8.4.3. United Kingdom
        8.4.4. Spain
        8.4.5. Others
    8.5. Middle East and Africa
        8.5.1. Saudi Arabia
        8.5.2. UAE
        8.5.3. Israel
        8.5.4. Others
    8.6. Asia Pacific
        8.6.1. China
        8.6.2. India
        8.6.3. Japan
        8.6.4. South Korea
        8.6.5. Indonesia
        8.6.6. Taiwan
        8.6.7. Others
9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS
    9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
    9.2. Market Share Analysis
    9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
    9.4. Competitive Dashboard
10. COMPANY PROFILES
    10.1. Pure Fishing Inc.
    10.2. Daiwa Corporation
    10.3. Zebco (Rather Outdoors, Corporation)
    10.4. Shimano Inc.
    10.5. Okuma Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd.
    10.6. Orvis Company, Inc
    10.7. Rapala VMC Corporation
    10.8. KastKing (Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure Inc.)
    10.9. Accurate Fishing
    10.10. Favorite USA
11. APPENDIX
    11.1. Currency
    11.2. Assumptions
    11.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline
    11.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders
    11.5. Research Methodology
    11.6. Abbreviations
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES

Companies Profiled

Pure Fishing Inc

Daiwa Corporation

Zebco (Rather Outdoors, Corporation)

Shimano Inc

Okuma Fishing Tackle Co., Ltd

Orvis Company, Inc

Rapala VMC Corporation

KastKing (Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure Inc.)

Accurate Fishing

Favorite USA

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