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

Some may establish themselves in new waters, displace native species, introduce pathogens or alter fisheries. — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Egg production, poultry farming, and fisheries have also played a part in boosting farm incomes. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Invasive species can also disrupt fisheries and aquaculture, requiring extra money to manage. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

Studies suggest Imperial Japan’s sardine catch declined drastically and even ceased during the early 1940s, constraining the empire’s military power relying on fisheries resources. — Pei-Hsu Lin, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 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