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

Understanding what sharks eat remains crucial for managing fisheries, assessing ecosystem health, and identifying critical feeding habitats. —Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

Protecting access to fish Some 3.2 billion people worldwide rely on fisheries as a major source of protein. —Bradley J. Cardinale, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025

Although the program, which became the Family and Community Fishing Program, would not take its current form until 2002, Sproles worked with fisheries staff and the Little Rock Parks and Recreation Department to develop more fishing access. —River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 24 Mar. 2025

This information helped ships map their routes, and fisheries improve their catch, while avoiding accidentally scooping up and killing sea lions or turtles. —Laura Paddison, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025

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