fishery

noun

fish·​ery ˈfi-shə-rē 

plural fisheries

1

: the occupation, industry, or season of taking fish or other sea animals (such as sponges, shrimp, or seals) : fishing

2

: a place for catching fish or taking other sea animals

3

: a fishing establishment

also : its fishermen

4

: the legal right to take fish at a particular place or in particular waters

5

: the technology of fishery

—usually used in plural

Examples of fishery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The center proposed in 2021 that all California fisheries using pot gear be required to switch over to pop-up gear within five years, however the state has yet to approve them. —Brendan Rascius, Sacramento Bee, 31 Dec. 2024

Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales are entangled in fishing gear about 50 miles southeast of Nantucket, according to NOAA's fisheries division. —Mike Deehan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024

Strictly catch and release, with only ten rods available a day, these unique fisheries draw keen anglers from the world over. —Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The fisheries are funded by the tribe and federal grants. —Frank Vaisvilas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

fishery

noun

fish·​ery ˈfish-(ə-)rē 

plural fisheries

1

: the activity or business of fishing

2

: a place or establishment for catching fish