Determinants of Yield Performance in Small Scale Catfish Production : Profitability of Catfish Production In Lagos State

This study investigated the determinants of yield performance among small scale fish farmers in Epe Local Government of Lagos State, Nigeria. From the major findings of the study,the determinants include: quantities of feed, labour and fingerlings and total pond size. Catfish farming in the study area is profitable with a benefit-cost ratio of 3.14 and a gross margin of #709,208.13 on an annual basis.