Swamp fishing resources management: an economic approach to haruan fishing (Channa striata)

Abstract

Haruan fish (Channa striata) is one type of inland fish that has production potential and important economic value, as well as being a source of food for some people in Asia. The purpose of this study was to assess the financial viability of the snakehead fishing business and to determine the factors that influence the production of haruan fishing. The research was conducted using a survey method in Martapura Barat Subdistrict, Sungai Tabuk Subdistrict, with the consideration that the area has swamp waters which are the main habitat of haruan fish which is quite extensive and is a center for capture fisheries of swamp waters in Banjar Regency. The sample of fishermen was taken as many as 70 fishermen, consisting of 44 banjur fishing fishermen and 26 pair fishing fishermen. The data collected were analyzed descriptively and quantitatively with a multiple linear regression model approach. The results of the analysis show that catching Haruan fish with fishing rods is financially profitable so it is feasible for expansion of application. Meanwhile, fishing with banjur fishing rods can provide a higher profit value than pair fishing, which reaches Rp. 12,021,993,- per year. The production factors that have a positive effect on the production of haruan fish are operational capital, the number of fishing gear operated, the number of fishing trips, and the type of fishing line used. Meanwhile, the length of time of capture actually has a negative effect on production (catch). Efforts to increase the production of Haruan fish catch can still be done by increasing operational capital, the number of fishing gear operated, and the use of more effective types of fishing rods such as banjur, as well as increasing the number of fishing trips, but it is necessary to allocate effective fishing gear operational time so that the catch can be achieved.