overfishes; overfished; overfishing
: to catch too many fish so that there are not enough remaining
—often used as (be) overfished
The lake has been overfished by both commercial and sport fishermen.
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“Overfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/overfish. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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