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

After a three-year shutdown, fishery regulators plan to allow a fishing season with strict limits. —Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026

The council, which manages fisheries off the West Coast, barred commercial salmon fishing off California for the past three years. —CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026

In many parts of the world, healthy fisheries use these unique, semi-aquatic plants that thrive in salty waters to create vital habitats for young aquatic animals. —Brittney Melton, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026

FishBooker, a fishing guide platform, highlighted lakes across the country known for their trout fisheries, trophy potential and unforgettable scenery. —Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado april 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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