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

The region is heavily targeted by the Antarctic krill fishery, and commercial vessels trawl in depths of 0–250 meters, where larvae may be present. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2026

The region where the Banded Dragonfish lives is heavily targeted by the Antarctic krill fishery. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026

And of course, the fresh seafood selections are all sustainably sourced from local fisheries. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026

Also aboard was Jada Samitt, a fisheries observer for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 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