fishing ground

American  

noun

1. a part of a body of water where the fishing is usually good.

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fishing ground British  

noun

1. an area of water that is good for fishing

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Etymology

Origin of fishing ground

First recorded in 1635–45

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Example Sentences

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fishing ground

"What type of species are we going to have left in our customary fishing ground? We have to do something," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026

It ruled China's blockade of the shoal violated international law and said the area was a traditional fishing ground for several countries.

From Reuters ● Sep. 26, 2023

That’s where the cold Oyashio current meets the warm, northbound Kuroshio, making it a rich fishing ground.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 24, 2023

Fishers also harvest from Georges Bank, a fishing ground to the east where quotas were also reduced for this year, including adjoining areas overseen by Canadian officials who issued their own major cuts.

From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2023

Little verses, too, Mother Goosey jingles; one that is sung in Norwegian to babies in all the Scandinavian lands:— Row, row to the fishing ground, How many fishes have you found?

From Atlantic Classics, Second Series by Jane Addams

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