This research work aims to assess and identity the fishing gears used by fishermen in Yauri. Four landing sites were randomly selected and information about the socio economic status, available gears and challenges faced by fishermen were collected using a set of structured questionnaires from 100 fishermen. In this study, the socio economic result reveals that (53%) of the fishermen are engaged in fishing activities as their main occupation, (31%) are engaged in fish processing,(27%) have all fishing equipment with (37%) using cast net and (76%) threatened by water pollution. Lack of effective and efficient fishing gears is one of the major challenges, water pollution is also another challenge. Looking at the present situation of the fishermen, government should provide effective infrastructures and amenities and encourage extension work so as to enlighten fishermen on the need to adopt new fishing techniques.