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Angler Survey – Fishing in the Victorian Alpine area affected by the 2006/07 bushfire.

 
 
 
* 1A. Location of last fishing trip in the Victorian Alpine bushfire affected area. See map.
   
* 1B. The date of this fishing trip.
   
 
 
2. On this fishing trip, how many people were in your fishing party?
0 1 2 3 4+
* Adults
* Males
* Females
* Children
 
 
 
* 3. What is the postcode of your normal place of residence?
   
 
 
 
Fishing Trip Details
 
 
 
Please proceed to Question 9, if you live locally to area in which you last went on a fishing trip (Question 1). Scroll to the bottom of the page and press "Continue".
 
 
 
4. What were the reasons for your trip to this area (list 1 to 3 in order of priority)?
Motorbike riding
Bushwalking
Fishing
Four Wheel Driving
Camping
Hunting
Touring
Other
 
 
If other, please specify
   
 
 
 
5. On this trip how many nights did you stay in the area?
   
 
 
 
6. What was the total length of your trip (days)?
   
 
 
 
7. Was the remainder of your trip within Victoria?
 
Yes
 
No
 
Not Applicable
 
 
 
8. What type of accommodation did you stay in?
 
Motel/ Hotel
 
Camping ground/ Cabins
 
Private rental accommodation
 
With friends or relatives
 
Not Applicable
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Fishing Trip Details, continued...
 
 
 
9. What was the main species you were trying to catch on this trip?
Bass Carp G. perch M. cod Redfin Trout
 
 
 
10. What is your main fishing method?
 
Fly
 
Bait
 
Lure
 
Bait/lure
 
All methods
 
 
 
11. What are the main reasons that you chose this area to fish? (tick your top three)
 
Prospect of good fishing
 
Attractive natural environment
 
Availability of facilities (boat ramps)
 
Close to home
 
Stocked with fish
 
Good access
 
Stories from other anglers
 
Other
 

 
 
 
12. How did you rate the fishing overall?
Poor Below Average Satisfactory Good Excellent Not sure
 
 
 
13. How do you think fishing in this area could be improved?
 
Improved access
 
More fish stocked
 
In stream habitat improvement
 
Fencing out stock
 
Revegetation of adjacent banks
 
Tighter regulations on harvest
 
Better Facilities
 
Other
 

 
 
 
14. Did you fish in this area before the 2006/07 bushfire?
Yes No
 
 
 
15. Did the 2006/07 bushfire in this area affect your fishing activities and visits?
 
No
 
Yes, I came more often
 
Yes, I came less often to this area
 
Yes, I fished in a different area
 
yes, I fished a different species
 
 
 
Fishing Trip Details, continued...
 
 
16. On this fishing trip where did you, and members of your party, buy the following items?
In my local area From the area I went fishing Other Not Applicable
Bait
Tackle
Other equipment
Fuel
Food and drink
Accommodation
Hire of boats and boating equipment
Hire of vehicles and trailers
 
 
17. On this fishing trip approximately how much did you, and members of your party, spend on the following items?
Amount spent ($)
Bait
Tackle
Other equipment
Fuel
Food and drink
Accommodation
Hire of boats and boating equipment
Hire of vehicles and trailers
Launch fees
Recreational fishing licence
 
 
18. Over the past 12 months where did you mostly purchase your fishing equipment and related items?
In my local area In the area I went Fishing Other Not Applicable
Fishing rods, reels and lines
Specialised clothing
Other equipment
Boats and vehicles
Fishing boat
4WD
Boat trailers
Other boat and vehicle expenses (rego etc)
 
 
19. Over the past 12 months how much have you approximately spent on purchases of fishing equipment and related items?
Amount spent ($)
Fishing rods, reels and lines
Specialised clothing
Other equipment
Fishing boat
4WD or other vehicle
Boat trailers
Other boat and vehicle expenses (rego etc)
 
 
20. Boat and 4WD usage
76 - 100% 26 - 50% 51 - 75% 0 - 25% Not applicable
If you own a boat, approximately what proportion of its use would be for fishing, the past year?
If you own a 4WD, approximately what proportion of its use would be for fishing, the past year?
 
 
 
Details of the Fishing Party
 
 
 
21. Can you describe the relation between yourself and those who you were with this fishing trip?
 
Parents
 
Children
 
Spouse/ Partner
 
Friends/ Relatives
 
Business colleague
 
Other
 

 
 
 
22. Into which age group do members of your fishing party belong?
 
0-15
 
16-30
 
31-45
 
46-65
 
66+

 
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