sport fish

American  

noun

1. a type of fish that is prized for the sport it gives the angler in its capture rather than for its value as food.

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Etymology

Origin of sport fish

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

That might be idyllic for a summer dip under the blazing Arizona summer sun, Gunn said, but approaches peril for the beloved sport fish.

From Washington Times

The chub is resilient but hasn’t evolved to withstand sudden introduction of predatory sport fish.

From Seattle Times

“In terms of a sport fish, I can’t think of any freshwater fish I would rather catch.”

From Washington Post

Saginaw Bay, off Michigan’s eastern coast, is a favorite of anglers in pursuit of sport fish, primarily perch and walleye.

From Seattle Times

“I value them as a sport fish, not for food,” Li says.

From Washington Post