The lake's area is divided among three countries: Tanzania occupies 49% (), Uganda 45% (), and Kenya 6% ().J. Prado, R.J. Beare, J. Siwo Mbuga & L.E. Oluka, 1991. A catalogue of fishing methods and gear used in Lake Victoria. UNDP/FAO Regional Project for Inland Fisheries Development (IFIP), FAO RAF/87/099-TD/19/91 (En). Rome, Food and Agricultural Organization.
the lake's area is divided among three countries tanzania occupies 49% () uganda 45% () and kenya 6% ()j prado rj beare j siwo mbuga & le oluka 1991 a catalogue of fishing methods and gear used in lake victoria undp/fao regional project for inland fisheries development (ifip) fao raf/87/099-td/19/91 (en) rome food and agricultural organization