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Fish provides a comparatively cheap source of animal protein for man and his livestock. Attention is now being focused on fish production, both from natural waters and aquaculture. It is also an important source of food and income to many developing countries including Nigeria. The research was conducted in Sokoto metropolis, Sokoto state, Nigeria. The sample procedure was non-probability chain referral. Sampling and sample size for the study was on 30 respondents from farms who undergo hatchery operators in the metropolis. A structured questionnaires consisting of both close and open ended question was used for the collections of data from the commercial fish farmers, the data collected were subjected to descriptive statistics, percentages and frequency distribution. The results shows that out of 30 respondents 27 (90%) were male, 22 (73.3%) were married with age range 31-40 years have the highest number with 15 (50%) of the respondents. The respondent shows a vast educational experience with the majority of them 21 (70%) having formal aquaculture training. Based on the information obtained during survey, the primary problem and challenge affecting the fish spawning operation include environment challenges among others. Water quality, seasonal shortfall in water supply and extreme temperature ranges are major barrier in fish spawning operation. Other problems include high cost of feed used, broodstock unavailability, problems with required expertise skills as hatchery operators, and inadequate fund (capital). Fish spawning operation will be a successful under a suitable environment with available water in a good quality and a recommended range of temperature. It serves as sources of employment to the people and fish seed in the state.
