Synonyms of fisherman

fisherman

noun

ˈfi-shər-mən 

as in fisher

someone who catches fish

fishermen sorting out their catch

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fisherman

That is, until 1836, when some fishermen snagged their nets on something. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

The royal visited a school, rode a funicular railway, played crazy golf, talked to fishermen about the threat of warming seas, won a charity polo match and topped it all off with a family visit to Wimbledon. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Watch fishermen untangle nets and potter about their wooden caiques as you dine. — Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Fisherman Sandals More structured than a sandal but not quite a loafer, the fisherman sandal sits somewhere in-between. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026