Advertisement
Advertisement
rough fish
noun
- any fish that is not valued as a sport fish or considered a significant source of food by sport fishers.
rough fish
noun
- a fish that is neither a sport fish nor useful as food or bait for sport fish
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of rough fish1
First recorded in 1835–45
Discover More
Example Sentences
The regulations would authorize fishing for catfish by hand from June 1 to Aug. 31 and establish a bow-fishing season that runs concurrently with the rough fish spearing season.
From Washington Times
Only rough fish - those less desirable to sport anglers - can be hunted.
From Washington Times
Saturday was rough fish day, which meant spearing primarily nonnative carp.
From Washington Times
With such a complete renovation, there was a fear that not every rough fish was eliminated.
From Washington Times
The number of birds and the time they spend on Pelican Lake has dropped off, especially over the past 25 years, as rising water levels have allowed rough fish to flourish.
From Washington Times
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse