Fish culture of selected ponds in South part of Asansol city, India

Asansol is a major city of West Bengal, moderately potential for fish culture. The study is based on data, collected by sampling process from the farmer. It has been found that the fish farming method was traditional type and middle age grouped farmers, has least knowledge at Asansol city. Although they contribute a protein sources to the local people. High price of fish seed and finger fish, low quality of water, poor knowledge and involvement of uneducated men, poor marketing value are the major problems at Asansol city for fish farming.