| Title | Gellibrand River: a valuable recreational fishery |
| Author | Koehn J (Arthur Rylah Institute for Environmental Research) |
| Keywords | Fishing and Fisheries|Fish (Percoid)|Recreation|Rivers |
| Abstract | The Gellibrand River, in Victoria's Otway region, has the best population of freshwater blackfish (Gadopsis marmoratus) of any river in the state. It is classified of high value in supporting a sport fishery and is a conservation area for native fish. A survey showed that 9500 angling days were spent on the river during the 1982-83 freshwater blackfish season, and it attracted other recreational activities such as camping, sightseeing, picnicking, horse riding and swimming. Because of its popularity for sport fishing and other recreation, the Gellibrand River should be managed as a valuable tourist attraction within the Otway region. |
| Publish Date | 1st January 1985 |
| Resource Code | S004517 |
| Published Year | 1985 |
| ISSN | 1324-4361 |
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| Source | AANRO |