Abstract: For a very long time fishing has been erroneously thought to be mainly a male�s world. Many studies on fisheries socio-economy have however, shown that women are a very active force behind the fishing industry. This study seeks to determine the role of women in fisheries and the facilities presently employed in their activities, which will be useful in improving fishery production in the fishing communities of the study area. Data used for this study are based on observation and informal discussions with women involved in fishing in the study area and random samples of informal interview with women in the fishing villages around (West) Badagry, Ojo; (Central) Ibeju-Lekki, Eti-Osa and (East) Ikorodu and Epe. Women are involved in all areas of the fishery sector, production, processing and post-harvest handling as well as marketing of fish and fish products. They are also involved in other activities such as financing of fishermen through loans and grants for procument of fishing gears. They form a back bone for the artisanal fisheries of the study area. Strategies to help women in this crucial sector of the economy seek to promote the role of women as a contributor to society rather than a welfare cost.