NAICS 114119

Overview

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the federal statistical standard for classifying business establishments to support the collection, analysis, and publication of data on the U.S. economy. First developed in 1997 and updated every five years through the 2022 vintage, NAICS was designed under the Office of Management and Budget to improve comparability of industry statistics across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. ¹

NAICS 114119 — Other Marine Fishing — covers establishments primarily engaged in the commercial catching or taking of marine animals other than finfish and shellfish. Official cross-references distinguish it from finfish fishing, shellfish fishing, and aquaculture activities, which are classified elsewhere. ²

• See also on G2X:
  • NAICS 114111 — Finfish Fishing
  • NAICS 114112 — Shellfish Fishing

What this NAICS covers

• Commercial catching or taking of marine animals other than finfish and shellfish from natural habitats. ²
• Harvest of non-shellfish marine invertebrates (e.g., sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, sponges) from marine environments. ²
• Activities distinct from aquaculture: wild-capture of these marine animals rather than farm-raising them. ²
• Contract or independent operator fishing activities where the primary output is marine animals other than finfish or shellfish. ²

Related NAICS and PSC codes

Type	Code	Descriptor
NAICS	114111	Finfish Fishing
NAICS	114112	Shellfish Fishing
NAICS	112519	Other Animal Aquaculture
PSC	F020	Natural Resources/Conservation — Fisheries Resources Management

Classification notes

• Boundary with finfish and shellfish: Commercial catching or taking of finfish is classified in NAICS 114111 and shellfish in NAICS 114112; only other marine animals belong in NAICS 114119. ²
• Boundary with aquaculture: Farm-raising of animals (except finfish and shellfish) is classified in NAICS 112519; taking these animals from natural habitats is classified in NAICS 114119. ²
• Economic Census coverage: The 2022 Economic Census does not cover NAICS sector 114 (Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping); related statistics are available from other Census programs. ³

Frequently asked questions

• What activities are included in NAICS 114119?

  • Establishments primarily engaged in commercially catching or taking marine animals other than finfish and shellfish. Examples include wild-capture of sea urchins, sea cucumbers, starfish, and sponges from marine habitats. ²

• How does NAICS 114119 differ from NAICS 114111 and 114112?

  • NAICS 114111 covers finfish fishing and NAICS 114112 covers shellfish fishing. NAICS 114119 is reserved for other marine animals and excludes both finfish and shellfish. ²

• Is NAICS 114119 included in the 2022 Economic Census?

  • No. Sector 114 (Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping) is outside the scope of the 2022 Economic Census; agencies often use other Census programs for insights. ³

• Which PSC codes are commonly associated with fisheries management work adjacent to this NAICS?

  • PSC F020 (Fisheries Resources Management) and PSC F022 (Fish Hatchery) are frequently used for natural resources services and hatchery support. ⁴

• Where can official data related to the fishing subsector be found if not in the Economic Census?

  • Census programs such as County Business Patterns and Nonemployer Statistics publish data for NAICS 114, including fishing industries; recent releases highlight marine economy nonemployer trends. ⁵

Useful resources

• Census Bureau: NAICS background and updates through 2022. ¹
• Census Bureau: NAICS fishing industry definitions (includes NAICS 114119 and cross-references). ²
• 2022 Economic Census methodology — industries not covered (excludes NAICS 114). ³
• Acquisition.gov: Product and Service Code (PSC) Manual (see Category F0 for fisheries-related services). ⁴

References

1. Census Bureau — About Industry: NAICS overview and update years (includes 2022). https://www.census.gov/topics/employment/industry-occupation/about/industry.html
2. Census Bureau — NAICS Sector 11 definitions (includes NAICS 114119 and cross-references). https://www.census.gov/naics/resources/archives/sect11.html
3. Census Bureau — 2022 Economic Census Methodology: industries not covered (excludes NAICS 114). https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/economic-census/year/2022/technical-documentation/methodology.html
4. Acquisition.gov — Product and Service Code Manual (April 2025). https://origin-www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/manual/PSC%20Manual%20April%202025.pdf
5. Census Bureau — National Hunting and Fishing Day (references CBP, ABS, NES, and BDS for NAICS 114). https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/hunting-fishing-day.html