recreationalfish
nounUK /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl fɪʃ/
US /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl fɪʃ/
A recreational fish is a fish that people catch just for fun, not to sell.
We caught a recreational fish at the lake and let it go back in the water.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A fish species managed for sport and leisure rather than commercial sale.
The state lists bass as a recreational fish in its fishing rules.
3. Any fish caught by an angler for enjoyment.
He kept a log of every recreational fish he caught that summer.
4. A fish raised or stocked for hobby fishing.
The pond is stocked with recreational fish for local families.