This study was conducted to evaluate the socio-economic analysis of artisanal fisher
folks in Ogun Waterside Areas, Ogun State using structured interview guides to collect primary
data randomly from eighty respondents in four fishing communities (Iwopin, Oni, Makun-omi and
Agbalegiyo) in 2011 fishing season. The information collected was analyzed using descriptive
and budgetary analysis. The results reveals that almost average (53.8%) of the fisher-folks were
males while 81.2% were in the active age distribution of 20- 60 years, no formal education
(60.0%) while 37.5% are in the bracket of 11-20 year fishing experiences, married (91.3%) and
(68.8%) are not members of any fisher cooperative societies. Most (71.4%) of the fisher folks
inherited the fishing knowledge within the household. The total revenue (N83,762.50), Benefit
Cost Ratio (0.45) and Gross Margin Ratio (49.30) showed profitability of fishery business.
Constraints faced artisanal fisher folks includes inadequate storage (96.3%), infestation by water
hyacinth (93.8%), inadequate power (88.8%), inadequate technology (87.5%), inaccessible
credits and high cost of fishing inputs.