coarse fish

British  

noun

1. a freshwater fish that is not a member of the salmon family Compare game fish

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Derived Forms

• coarse fishing
  noun

Example Sentences

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

Among coarse fish the rudd is one of the best from the fly-fisher's point of view.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward

The tackle for the coarse fish is of the ordinary character.

From The Sunny Side of Ireland How to see it by the Great Southern and Western Railway by Praeger, Robert Lloyd

Asked what bait could be used for coarse fish, the late Food-Controller suggested one "made from bran, with a limited quantity of oatmeal."

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, June 20, 1917 by Seaman, Owen, Sir

Fortunately, however, such lengthy and complicated proceedings as are necessary to obtain a good stock of trout are not necessary to obtain a good stock of coarse fish.

From Amateur Fish Culture by Walker, Charles Edward