Recent trends in the distribution patterns and catch rates from trawl surveys in Lake Victoria, Tanzania

Mkumbo, O.C. (1999) Recent trends in the distribution patterns and catch rates from trawl surveys in Lake Victoria, Tanzania. In: Tweddle, D. and Cowx, I.G. (eds.) Report on third Fidawog workshop held at the Triangle Hotel, Jinja, 29 March to 1 April 1999. Jinja, Uganda, Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project , pp. 18-29. (LVFRP Technical Document,6)

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Abstract

Trawl surveys to assess the stocks of Lake Victoria (Tanzania) for estimates of biomass and yield, together with the establishment of exploitation patterns, are being undertaken under the Lake Victoria Fisheries Research Project. Preliminary surveys to establish the sampling stations and strategy were carried out between October 1997 and February 1998. Three cruises to cover the whole of Tanzanian waters were undertaken with 133 sampling stations. Data on each rates, species composition, and distribution were collected. Three sampling areas were designated: area A, B and C. In each area, almost the same distribution pattern over depth was found. Lates niloticus (L) formed over 90% of the total catch. Most L. niloticus were from 5-40 cm TL. Abundance decreased with depth, few fish were found deeper than 40m and most fish were caught at <20 m deep. Catch rates varied considerably between stations and areas. Area A had the highest catch rates with little variation over the stations. There is an indication of recovery of species diversity compared with the surveys of RV Kiboko(1985 and 1989)

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