Valuation of Recreational Fishing in Situ Cipondoh Using Travel Cost Approach

Abstract

Situ Cipondoh is favorite location for the fisherman in Tangerang Regency and
the surrounding area. The aim of the research is to know characteristics and
perception from the fisherman to Situ Cipondoh and economic value of
recreational fishing in Situ Cipondoh. The research using primary data which is
collected by accidental sampling from 50 fisherman. Valuation of recreational
fishing in Situ Cipondoh using travel cost approach. Average respondent age are
34 years old, graduate from Senior High School and earn money about
2.000.000,00 IDR – 3.000.000,00 each month. They usually come alone and stay
for fishing about 6 hours and more. Significant factor that affect the number of
tourists is the number of fish catched. Based on the calculation, value of
recreational fishing in Situ Cipondoh estimated at 281.687.255,62 IDR per
annum.