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 plural

Examples of fishery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The series follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in the small coastal town of Whittock, to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Williams). — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Sam Hochhalter, fisheries supervisor for the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s Cody region, told me the Thorofare was crowded. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

After three years in which California’s salmon fishery was shut down almost entirely, the commercial fleet returned to the Pacific this year. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Last week, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered $232 million in EU support over the next two years to help Greenland tackle climate change, boost internet connections and improve hydropower plants, fisheries and education. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 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