Assessing the implications of fishing techniques on the fish population on lake Victoria in Jinja city, Uganda
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2025
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Busitema University
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This study examined the implications of fishing techniques on sustainable fisheries in Lake Victoria, Jinja City, Uganda, to provide relevant stakeholders with information to promote sustainable fishing practice on Lake Victoria.
The study used a descriptive cross-sectional design with quantitative method of data collected.The study was conducted among 79 fishers selected using systematic random sampling technique and quantitative data was collected from them using pretested interviewer- administered questionnaire developed on kobo-collect toolbox. The collected data was downloaded into excel format and imported to Stata 15 for analyses. Descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviations, and percentages were used to describe the study findings. Findings showed that the primary factors influencing fishing methods were regulatory guidelines (45.6%) and existing fishing practices (30.4%). Awareness of illegal fishing was high (86.1%), with gill nets (59.5%) and longlines (29.1%) cited as having the most negative impact on fish stocks when misused, and the Nile Tilapia (59.5%) identified as the most affected species. Awareness of sustainable fishing practices was also notable (64.6%), with selective fishing gear (56.9%) and catch limits (29.4%) being the most recognized strategies, and 55.7% of participants reporting active use of such methods, mainly selective gear and size limits. These results highlight the critical role of regulations, fishing practices, and knowledge in shaping sustainable fisheries management on Lake Victoria.
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Obote, Amos. (2025). Assessing the implications of fishing techniques on the fish population on lake Victoria in Jinja city, Uganda