Synonyms of fishers

fishers

noun

plural of fisher

as in fishermen

someone who catches fish

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fishermen
• fisherfolk
• fisherwomen
• anglers
• trollers
• watermen
• trawlers
• fly fishermen
• trawlermen
• surf casters
• gillers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fishers

Past visitors include different types of tuna that have delighted sport fishers, and open-ocean red crabs that can change the poop color of birds that feast on them. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

With Project Hiu’s efforts currently focused on Maringkik Island, about 80 fishers turned local guides now take travelers snorkeling with species like blacktip reef sharks in coral forests, and on swims and sailing day trips around East Lombok. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 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

Fly-fishers will find an extensive stretch of Gold Medal Water (a designation for quality and trout density) in Colorado, with access to browns, brookies, cutthroats, and rainbow trout. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Businesses and other organizations also use Form 1099-MISC to report payments to attorneys, health care providers, commercial fishers, and others. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026

GrowNYC’s flagship market operates four days a week year-round and hosts up to 140 regional farmers, fishers and bakers from within a 250-mile radius during peak season. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Another is to pay fishers to catch inedible ones like the puffer fish so they can be incinerated. — ABC News, 30 July 2026

When one bag of their coke winds up swimming with the fishers, the stage’s set for sharks and psychos to smell blood and swarm. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 30 July 2026