coarse fish
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Some large coarse fish, such as chub, roach and dace were also killed.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Every year, the Environment Agency's Calverton Fish Farm near Nottingham breeds coarse fish to be released into rivers and still waters across England to help boost fish populations.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2021
Wading stockings and brogues are always worth using, either for fly-fishing, even if you do not require to wade, or for winter angling amongst the coarse fish.
From Lines in Pleasant Places Being the Aftermath of an Old Angler by Senior, William
The loughs contain trout, large pike and other coarse fish.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
Alas! do not I remember my first trip on a carrier, when I was treated rather like a bundle of coarse fish?
From A Dream of the North Sea by Runciman, James
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