fishing area

Where anglers cast

A fishing area is a body of water or section of water where fish are caught, whether for commercial harvest or recreation.

The term appears in regulations designating where fishing is permitted: The river has been declared a protected fishing area.

Commercial fishing areas are often defined by coordinates or geographic boundaries.

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estuary · deep sea · ocean · reservoir · bay · tidal flat · canal · stream · secret spot · lagoon · mangrove forest · kelp forest · catch of the day · fjord · wetland · charter boat · ice hole · pier

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permitted activity

fishing areano-take zone

Area forbidding wildlife removal

swimming beach · swimming area · bathing area · swimming hole

aquatic zone purpose

fishing areano-take zone

Area forbidding wildlife removal

marine sanctuary · marine reserve · wildlife refuge · conservation zone · protected waters

land vs. water

fishing areahunting ground

Territory for pursuing prey

hunting area · game reserve · farmland · grazing land

Family

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