Modern aquaculture for successful development of fly fishing EIFAC Symposium, Wierzba, Poland 28 May 2004 Dr Jerzy A. Kowalski President FIPS-Mouche

Angling influencing aquaculture Fish production - west vs east carp - 9% vs 86% salmonids - 85% vs 9,4% Anglers catch higher than commercial catch + fish farming in Poland Stocking for angling in Poland - carp 61%, increase from 55%

Aquaculture influencing angling Trout fisheries in reservoirs Conversion from coarse fishing to trout fishing in England Grayling changing angling preferences in Poland Potential for change Put & Take fisheries (+ resource protection)

Managing natural trout waters Anglers in forefront of development Demand for Biodiversity Habitat enhancements Natural reproduction Genetic diversity Native trout populations Co-operation of stakeholders

Stakeholders for management Aquaculture organisations Anglers’ associations Scientists Land owners Water managers Forestry services Flood protection Water purification Sewage treatment Power stations

Genetic conservation of brown trout Conservation at the level of species not satisfactory Conservation at the level of local population Threats to genetic diversity: overharvesting environment alterations stocking

Co-operation between anglers’ associations and administration USDA Forestry Service - Trout Unlimited Fisheries Board - TAFI Environment Agency - S&TA, Wild Trout Society National Trout and Grayling Fisheries Strategy - UK, 2003 Initial programmes in Poland

Stream Corridor Restoration Holistic approach to fishery management Water management as a general principle Balanced functioning of stream valley Habitat development Wild and native populations Catch and release

Socioeconomic value of angling Morrum area, Sweden salmon - 0,5M EUR value (commercial catch) 750 salmon - 6M EUR value for local economy (anglers’ catch)

Socioeconomic value of angling River Torne, Finland/Sweden Increase in tourism Value of angler - caught salmon - up to 250 EUR/kg Commercial fishing - banned

FIPS-Mouche Conservation Symposia Global approach Local experience with global importance Message: „Water that is good for trout is also good for humans” Promotion of angling tourism & fisheries

Aquaculture and fly fishing Two way interaction Development of trout fisheries for change of angling preferences Leverage of trout production through fly fishing Common goals to influence other stakeholders

Aquaculture and fly fishing Increased management of open waters Expertise required and available Value of fishery management for local economies Increased importance of fishing as an industry