Influence of fishing gears used by fisherfolks on fish yield in River Benue, Nigeria

This study was carried out to ascertain the influence of fishing gear used by fisherfolks on yield fish in River Benue, Nigeria. The conducted three villages that are also landing sites. They within Adamawa State axis with Benue passing through them. selected Boranji (Site 1), Damare 2) and Hayin gada 3). bi-monthly for months from month July September 2021. In conduct this study, both primary secondary methods data collection were used. A total One Hundredand Forty (140) respondents sampled structured interview questionnaire. showed gears employed operated sites capture different species fish. Most prominent gearsu is gill net Malian trap. revealed Sixteen (16) seven (7) families caught six artisanal all obvious neglect regards provision infrastructural facilities despite enormous contribution they give domestic output.