Abstract
Fisheries management involves, among other things, knowledge of the actors and the catching gear used. These data are generally absent in the fisheries of Côte d'Ivoire. However, there is a strong fishing activity. To lead this study, surveys were conducted among fishermen and fishery administrators. The study of fishing activity in the area of Dioulabougou (Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa) in the district of Bouaflé done from November 2013 to February 2014 identified 88 fishermen. This population is composed of ivorians (39.77%) and foreigners (60.23%). The fishing activity is led by malians (Bambara ethnic group): 34.1%. Baoulé ethnic group (29.54% of ivorian fishermen) is the greatest ethnic group of ivorians. Two categories of fishermen stand in the fishing activity. We registered professional fishermen whose job is only fishing (84.1%) and professionals with another activity (4.5%). The fishing activity in Dioulabougou is dominated by adult aged more than 45 years (48%). Fishermen are predominantly illiterate at 42.04%. The fishing techniques used at Dioulabougou are conical fishing baskets (mesh and trunk of ronier), bamboo-traps, gillnets, bottom lines and shore seines. The illiterate situation of fishermen isa serious matter for sustainable management on fish’s resources.
Highlights
The fishing resources are an excellent source of food and job providing in inshore areas
Artisanal fishery in fresh water in West Africa registered a noticeable development after the construction of several hydroelectric dams on the main water courses
Dioulabougou is situated in the average course of Bandama River on the left shore of Kossou Lake
Summary
The fishing resources are an excellent source of food and job providing in inshore areas. According to FAO (2010), fishing in tropical zones has already been considered as artisanal and of subsistence for the inhabitants. The techniques used were rudimentary less destructive. The high demand in fishing products brought about economical stakes, with the emergence of new markets. Artisanal fishery in fresh water in West Africa registered a noticeable development after the construction of several hydroelectric dams on the main water courses. In Côte d’Ivoire, many hydroelectric dams have been constructed, of which
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