In 1994, total freshwater production, mainly composed of Tilapia sp.
All fisheries are artisanal.
Low-technology wooden boats operate on lakes Awassa, Langano and Ziway, while about 30 motorized boats operate on lake Tana with project assistance. Total fishing craft number about 600. Gear used consists mainly of gillnets, and to a lesser extent beach seines. Handlines are also used to catch Nile perch, mainly on lakes Chamo and Abaya. Although physical conditions allow for aquaculture development, no local tradition as such exists.