<![CDATA[Fishermen in Jenilu Village, Belu Regency, face challenges of uncertain income due to traditional fishing methods and limited capital. This study aims to analyze the influence of fishing distance (X1), capital (X2), and fishing gear (X3) on income (Y) through catch volume (X4) as a mediating variable. The research was conducted using a quantitative method with a total population of 127 traditional fishermen as respondents, using saturated sampling. Data were analyzed using path analysis and classic assumption tests. The results show that capital (X2) and fishing gear (X3) have a significant direct effect on income (Y). However, fishing distance (X1) does not significantly affect income because increased operational costs, especially for fuel, often outweigh the results. Catch volume (X4) serves as the most dominant factor in determining fishermen's income. These findings suggest that capital intervention and modernization of fishing gear are more effective for increasing welfare than simply increasing fishing distance.]]>
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