Summary
This is an analysis of the situation of fishing in the State of Amazonas, giving information about the production, commercialization, and the consumption of fish, principally for the city of Manaus. A list is given of the fish most frequently found in the markets and the variation in the supply which occurs between the seasons with high water level and low water level. Methods used in fishing, and conditions, and handling of fish from the time of capture until they reach the consumer market are also discussed.