Between May –August 2021, a study on the morphometric and growth diversity of fish landed by artisanal bait fishers at Yelwa Lake was conducted. Fifty-five (55) fish were gathered every month for four months, and the type of bait and fishing gear used were analysed. A total of 220 individuals from 16 genera, 12 families and 24 species were seen. Although the morphometrics of artisanal commercial and net fisher’s landings have gained attention, the morphometrics of bait fisher landings have gotten less attention. Despite the relevance of such data in inferring fished stock growth and developmental condition in order to prevent excessive removal of young and highly fecund fish, this is the case. This study compares fish species, size and weight, and derived fish condition, Gonadosomatic and Fishing Indices, between hook and line gear trap baited with lumbricina and gastropoda. The results show that Corn offal landed the heaviest fish weight while gastropod landed the lightest weight. Lumbricina bait used on hook landed the most species while corn offal bait used in trap landed the fewest. It was also discovered that fishermen landed over 20 fish species with identical condition, GSI below unity and fishing index below 35%. The variation in growth indicators was largely attributed to species differences. Participatory effort controls, such as closure, alternative livelihoods, and voluntary release of immature, combine with limiting the use of small mesh traps and hooks, may reduce immature harvesting and lead to improved future landings and fishery sustainability.