The present study describes the annual condition as well the length–weight (LWR) of the Asian striped catfish, Mystus vittatus (Bloch, 1794), an important fishery by the village poor Anglers. A total of 119 specimens (7.0–8.8 cm standard length, 8.0–10.9 cm total length) used in this study was caught with traditional fishing gear from July 2009 to August 2009. Overall, the allometric coefficient ‘b’ of the LWR was close to the isometric value (b = 2.88). The results further indicated that the LWRs were highly correlated (r2 = 0.826296, P < 0.01). The aim of the present paper was to carry out the comprehensive description of the LWRs and condition of the M. vittatus. In conclusion, this study has provided basic information on LWR, and condition. These results will be useful for fishery biologists and managers to impose adequate regulations for sustainable fishery management in the nondrainable ponds in India.
