Outcomes of the Port Phillip and Western Port Fishery

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Strategy Action Performance indicator Lead agency Key partners Potential funding source Estimated cost
Assess the status of the Port Phillip and Western Port fishery The Victorian Fisheries Authority will, subject to available funding, facilitate a desktop assessment of the Port Phillip and Western Port fishery. A report detailing the status of the Port Phillip andWestern Port fishery is published within three yearsof declaring this fishery management plan. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account $50,000
Monitor fishing activities in theYarra River to ensure a sustainable fishery The Victorian Fisheries Authority will, subject to available funding,lead a process to conduct periodic creel surveys of Yarra River fishers A creel survey is conducted within two years andanother within four years following declaration of this fishery management plan.A report detailing the results of these programs is published within five years of the declaration of this fishery management plan. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account Creel surveys: $90,000 ($40,000 per survey plus $10,000 to write the report in year 5)
The Victorian Fisheries Authority will, subject to available funding,develop a general angler fishing diary program focusing on Macquarie perch and Murray cod in theYarra River. A general angler diary program is established within two years following the declaration of this fishery management plan.A report detailing the results of these programs is published within five years of the declaration of this fishery management plan.     General angler fishing diary program: $32,500($6,000 per annum plus $2,500 to write the report in year 5)
Maintain stock enhanced fisheries The Victorian Fisheries Authority will continue to stock fish in thePort Phillip and Western Port fishery consistent with the outcomes of the Regional Fisheries Consultations Meeting. Subject to unforseen factors, fish stocking in thePort Phillip and Western Port fishery is consistentwith the annual Regional Fisheries Consultations Meeting Outcomes report. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers FisheriesVictoria program budget $24,000 per annum
Classify water susing the fisheries stream classification model The Stream Classification Taskforce will developand implement the Model. The Model will be finalised by mid-2009 and applied to the Port Phillip and Western Port fishery within four years of the declaration of this management plan. The Victorian Fisheries Authority VRFish, Australian Trout Foundation and Native Fish Australia The Victorian Fisheries Authority program budget $100,000 (state-wide)
Improve access forboat-based fishing VRFish will liaise with fishers, land managers andwater authorities to identify and submit applicationsfor new or the upgrade of existing boat launching facilities.   VRFish    
Improve access forland-based fishing VRFish will implement actions in Access forRecreational Fishing (VRFish 2004) to improvefishers understanding of their rights to access landad joining recreational fisheries.   VRFish    
Encourage responsible recreational fishing behaviour VRFish will promote the Victorian Recreational Fishing Code of Conduct.   VRFish    
Provide new fishingopportunities The Victorian Fisheries Authority, in consultation with VRFish andrelevant management authorities, leadsinvestigations into developing new fishingopportunities. Potential new fisheries are assessed in accordance with Government policies and with the input of stakeholder and relevant agencies. The Victorian Fisheries Authority VRFish Enhanced Recreational Fishing Program Up to $25,000 subject to available funding
Monitor fishing satisfaction and preference The Victorian Fisheries Authority 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 the fishery management plan declaration and a follow-up survey is conducted within four years of declaration.A report detailing the survey results is publishedwithin five years of the fishery management plan declaration. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers Recreational Fishing Licence Trust Account Refer costs toundertake creelsurveys (Strategy 2).
Habitat advocacy forkey recreational fishing species The Victorian Fisheries Authority will provide advice onenvironmental requirements of key recreationalfishing species to other agencies. Advice on the environmental requirements of recreational target species is provided to otheragencies to inform policies and programs. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Water authorities,Department of Sustainability and Environment The Victorian Fisheries Authority program budget $365,000 per annum(state-wide)
Educate fishers onsustainable fishing The Victorian Fisheries Authority 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. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreationa lfishers The Victorian Fisheries Authority program budget $590,000 per annum(state-wide)
Enforce fishing regulations The Victorian Fisheries Authority 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. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers The Victorian Fisheries Authority program budget $300,000 per annum(state-wide)
  The Victorian Fisheries Authority will continue to use informationderived from fishery compliance risk assessments,13 FISH reports and historical patrol activities toprioritise, plan and target patrols, inspections andcompliance operations to achieve a high level ofcompliance with the Fisheries Regulations. Compliance with the Fisheries Regulations is greater than 90 per cent. The Victorian Fisheries Authority Recreational fishers The Victorian Fisheries Authority program budget $2,220,000 per annum(state-wide)