fishery

noun

fish·ery ˈfi-shə-rē

plural fisheries

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

: a place for catching fish or taking other sea animals

: a fishing establishment

also : its fishermen

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

: the technology of fishery

—usually used in plural

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During that earlier El Niño, for instance, market squid, which had been the largest commercial fishery by volume in California, moved north to Oregon. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The company was the first private oyster fishery in the United States to earn Marine Stewardship Council certification, recognizing harvesting practices designed to protect the long-term health of oyster reefs. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 The incidents highlight ongoing challenges in protecting California's marine resources and reinforce CDFW's commitment to conserving the state's wildlife and fisheries for future generations. — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Hubbard is heavily involved in fisheries management, serving as president of the Florida Guides Association and sitting on Gulf Council advisory panels covering reef fish, data collection and outreach. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fishery

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First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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fishery

noun

fish·ery ˈfish-(ə-)rē

plural fisheries

: the activity or business of fishing

: a place or establishment for catching fish

fishery

noun

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