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

In 2025, an average of 27 commercial fishers sold approximately 42,000 lbs of ta’ape statewide, 47% more than in 2018. — Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

With spotters overlooking the fjords and communicating from land, fishers set fires in canoes to lure tuna close enough to harpoon. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

Greenland sharks feed on the same halibut and cod local fishers catch and often get tangled in fishing gear. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2026

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