as in fishermen
someone who catches fish
few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father
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Recent Examples of fishers
But most such fishers in Destin are hobbyists.
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Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Hood River is built along the Columbia River, providing easy water access for windsurfers, boaters, and fishers.
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Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The New York Times reported on May 27 that fishers in Maryland visiting Chesapeake Bay have recently been encouraged to hunt for the invasive northern snakehead species by wildlife officials.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
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Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
In Ferril Lake alone, fishers have caught bluegill, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, gizzard shad, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and even rainbow trout (catchable-size, stocked in spring, according to Denver Parks & Recreation).
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John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
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Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.
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ABC News,
24 May 2026
Rachel Nuwer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Hood River is built along the Columbia River, providing easy water access for windsurfers, boaters, and fishers.
—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The New York Times reported on May 27 that fishers in Maryland visiting Chesapeake Bay have recently been encouraged to hunt for the invasive northern snakehead species by wildlife officials.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Comprising more than 300 folktales and legends from northern Norway, including many from the coastal Sámi and the Skolt Sámi of eastern Finland, this anthology shares narratives told by fishers, farmers, reindeer herders, lay preachers and teachers.
—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
Popular Venice seafood spot Dudley Market and its fishers face more than $100,000 in fines after a years-long state probe, and some lost their commercial fishing licenses.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
In Ferril Lake alone, fishers have caught bluegill, bullhead, carp, channel catfish, crappie, gizzard shad, green sunfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch and even rainbow trout (catchable-size, stocked in spring, according to Denver Parks & Recreation).
—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
State officials want to get rid of them, but some fishers are welcoming the find.
—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Kennedy Shoal is a shallow coral reef popular with recreational fishers.
—
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fishers
fishermen
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The nets, for the most part, stay out consistently, says Roos, though they are checked regularly, every few days, which prevents not only the algae problem that plagues farmed fish, but also fishermen, as well.
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But in recent weeks, the fish have wreaked havoc for fishermen off the coast of Crete and several other Greek islands, chomping through nets.
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“Fishers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fishers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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