Outcomes of the CFMP

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Strategy Action Performance indicator Lead agency Key partners Potential funding source Estimated cost
1. Demonstrate the sustainable use of key recreational fishing species Fisheries Victoria will, subject to available funding, develop a research angler diary program to provide information on catch rates and size composition of black bream and estuary perch in the Curdies River (or, if necessary, an alternative). A research angler diary program for black bream and estuary perch is established within two years following the declaration of this management plan. A report detailing the results of the research diary programs is published within five years of the declaration of this management plan. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers RFL Trust Account $32,500 ($6,000 per annum plus $2,500 to write the report in year 5)
  Fisheries Victoria will, subject to available funding, develop a research angler diary program to provide information on catch rates and size composition of river blackfish in the Gellibrand and Carlisle rivers and tributaries (or, if necessary, an alternative). A research angler diary program for river blackfish is established within two years following the declaration of this management plan. A report detailing the results of the research diary programs is published within five years of the declaration of this management plan. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers RFL Trust Account $32,500 ($6,000 per annum plus $2,500 to write the report in year 5)
2. Monitor catch composition and trends for all recreational fishing species Fisheries Victoria will, subject to available funding, establish a general angler diary program to determine species composition of catches and allow ongoing assessment of fishery trends. A general angler diary program is established within two years following the declaration of this management plan. A report detailing the results of the general angler programs is published within five years of the declaration of this management plan. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers RFL Trust Account $32,500 ($6,000 per annum plus $2,500 to write the report in year 5)
3. Maintain stockenhanced fisheries Fisheries Victoria will continue to stock fish in the Corangamite fishery consistent with the outcomes of the Regional Fisheries Consultations Meeting. Subject to unforseen factors, fish stocking in the Corangamite fishery is consistent with the annual Regional Fisheries Consultations Meeting Outcomes report. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers Fisheries Victoria program budget $147,000 per annum
4. Classify waters using the fisheries stream classification model The Stream Classification Committee will develop and implement the SCM. The SCM will be finalised by mid- 2009 and applied to the Corangamite fishery within four years of the declaration of this management plan. Fisheries Victoria VRFish, Australian Trout Foundation and Native Fish Australia Fisheries Victoria program budget $120,000 (state-wide)
5. Improve access for boat-based fishing VRFish will liaise with fishers, land managers and water authorities to identify and submit applications for new or the upgrade of existing boat launching facilities.   VRFish      
6. Improve access for land-based fishing VRFish will liaise with fishers, land managers and water authorities to identify and promote new or the upgrade of existing access tracks and facilities.   VRFish      
  VRFish will implement actions in Access for Recreational Fishing (VRFish 2004) to improve fishers understanding of their rights to access land adjoining recreational fisheries.   VRFish      
7. Encourage responsible recreational fishing behaviour VRFish will promote the Victorian Recreational Fishing Code of Conduct.   VRFish      
8. Monitor fishing values or preferences in the Corangamite fishery Fisheries Victoria will, subject to available funding, undertake periodic surveys to provide information on fishing satisfaction and preference. A benchmark survey is conducted within two years of management plan declaration and a follow-up survey is conducted within four years of declaration. A report detailing the survey results is published within five years of management plan declaration. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers RFL Trust Account $35,000 ($15,000 per survey plus $5,000 to write the report)
9. Habitat advocacy for key recreational fishing species Fisheries Victoria will provide advice on environmental requirements of key recreational fishing species to other agencies. Advice on the environmental requirements of recreational target species is provided to other agencies to inform policies and programs. Fisheries Victoria CCMA, water authorities, DSE Fisheries Victoria program budget $365,000 per annum (state-wide)
10. Educate fishers on sustainable fishing Fisheries Victoria will continue to provide fisheries education and information to the community. Education material is provided at all DPI Go Fishing in Victoria Family Fishing Events. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers Fisheries Victoria program budget $590,000 per annum (state-wide)
11. Enforce fishing regulations Fisheries Victoria will, subject to available funding, continue to promote community reporting of suspected illegal fishing activities through 13 FISH. Compliance with the Fisheries Regulations is greater than 90 per cent. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers Fisheries Victoria program budget $300,000 per annum (state-wide)
  Fisheries Victoria will continue to use information derived from fishery compliance risk assessments, 13 FISH reports and historical patrol activities to prioritise, plan and target patrols, inspections and compliance operations to achieve a high level of compliance with the Fisheries Regulations. Compliance with the Fisheries Regulations is greater than 90 per cent. Fisheries Victoria Recreational fishers Fisheries Victoria program budget $2,220,000 per annum (state-wide)