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fishing grounds

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ ɡraʊndz/ · fi·shing grounds
noun
  1. An area of water, especially a sea area, used for fishing. The crew set out to the fishing grounds off the coast of Maine.

Synonyms

fishing areafishing spotfishing locationfishing sitefishing zonefishing waters

Antonyms

landshorenon‑fishing areariverbankdry landnon‑fishing waters
Did you know? The phrase "fishing grounds" first appears in 16th‑century Admiralty charts, where it was used to denote specific seabed regions rich in fish, guiding early commercial fishing fleets.

Related terms

fishingfisheriesfishing areafishing spotfishing locationfishing zone
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 1 lookups Added Aug 9, 2026