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Orikumi Lagoon is located in the southwestern part of Vlora district. It has a surface of 150ha. The maximum depth is 3.5m with an average of 2.5m. The salinity varies from 22mg/l in winter to 35mg/l in summer. The lagoon is connected with the sea via one channel.

Fishing activity in the lagoon is organized in one cooperative with 12 fishermen. Except fish weir they use nets and eel traps in the lagoon. The annual productivity of the lagoon has varied 80-100kv.

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