Synonyms of fisher

fisher

noun

ˈfi-shər 

as in fisherman

someone who catches fish

few fishers of lake trout are more ardent or adept than my father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fisherman
• fisherfolk
• fisherwoman
• angler
• troller
• fly fisherman
• waterman
• trawler
• giller
• surf caster
• trawlerman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fisher

Even though the practice is strictly regulated in Indonesia, Stewart learned that some fishers will break federal regulations (such as laws protecting threatened species like whale sharks) when faced with the lack of alternative income options. — Juliet Kinsman, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Today, its mangroves buffer Odisha’s vulnerable coastline against frequent cyclones and provide breeding grounds for fish, prawns, and crabs that sustain thousands of fisher families. — Kalpana Sunder, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2026

This was the third stocking trip for Skylar Spence, a fly fisher from Glendale. — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2026

The orca in the photo eventually died, but also capsized the boat, leaving the fishers to be rescued by other boats. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026