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

For casual fare, follow the path down to the hut-like fishery, the only spot licensed to fish the lake’s pristine waters. —Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025

Someone cut the head off a dead sea lion on a Northern California beach, and federal fisheries officials would like to know who. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2025

Conducting ecological monitoring that informs the management of a $6 billion Great Lakes fishery. —Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025

In response, the Philippine coast guard and fisheries bureau have begun joint missions to support local anglers. —Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 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