Descriptive study with a quantitative approach, which addresses the general aspects of the fishermen's associations of the Soná district within the area of companies dedicated to artisanal fishing, the development of the activity and its economic performance are analyzed, for the understanding of the way in which permanence and efficiency in the market are achieved. To obtain data, a survey validated by experts was used. The results indicate that most of the study subjects have basic primary and secondary education (approximately 95%), 75% are dedicated to fishing and its distribution, however, income is generated with other related activities, time equipment renewal extends to between 9 to 15 years (75%), is capitalized at 66.3% and dividends are distributed at 75%. It is concluded that despite the extension of the useful life of the boats and their engines, which can affect the operation as essential means in the development of the activity and a long period of renewal of the same, until now the artisanal fishing groups they have been able to maintain the activity, however, it is necessary to strengthen the policies oriented to maintenance and development that translate into the reduction of efforts and the need to extend the useful life of the equipment, increasing the capacity to contribute to the consumer and society in general .
