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

Several sectors were assessed for the new report, including the positive impact the Everglades have on real estate prices, fisheries, and recreation and tourism. —Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025

Robert Pierce, PhD, is a state extension fisheries and wildlife specialist at the University of Missouri. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 June 2025

Hawaii’s commercial fishery alone accounted for 460,000 pounds of opah in 2021, and the species is not endangered or protected, according to NOAA Fisheries. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 18 June 2025

Contaminated coastal waters not only impact human health but also harm marine ecosystems, fisheries, and wildlife. —Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 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