The study was highlighting on wholesale and retail fish markets of Surat city to evaluate the current structure and hygienic conditions of market. In South Gujarat, particularly Surat has lots of potential in fisheries. Fish production of South Gujarat was recorded 1.97 lakh ton during the year 2015 while 0.18 lakh ton was recorded only from Surat in the same year. Surat contributing 9% of total South Gujarat’s fish production but compared to fish production wholesale and retail fish markets were found unorganized and unfettered. Basic facilities of wholesale and retail fish markets were not adequate regarding to platform, proper flooring, drainage system, lavotary, cold storage and preservation facilities. The study has publicized the less developed infrastructure and poor hygienic conditions of fish markets. The study also recognized the prominent role of middlemen in the market area. Different constraints of fish markets were identified and remedial measures have been given.
