Gamefish: meaning, definitions and examples

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gamefish

 

[ หˆษกeษชmหŒfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fishing context

Gamefish refers to fish species that are sought after in recreational fishing, often prized for their size and fighting ability. These fish are typically targeted by anglers for sport and are generally not caught for consumption. Some popular examples of gamefish include bass, trout, and marlin.

Synonyms

angler's fish, sport fish, trophy fish

Examples of usage

  • He caught a large gamefish during his fishing trip.
  • Gamefish are often released back into the water after being caught.
  • Many anglers travel to exotic locations to catch rare gamefish.

Translations

Translations of the word "gamefish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe de jogo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‡เคฒ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spiel-Fisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan permainan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะณั€ะพะฒะฐ ั€ะธะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ryba sportowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฒใƒผใƒ ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson de jeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez de juego

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท av oyun balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒŒ์ž„๋ฌผ๊ณ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุตูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ryba na hru

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hernรก ryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธธๆˆ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ igralna riba

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leikfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะนั‹ะฝ ะฑะฐะปั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oyun balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez de juego

Word origin

The term 'gamefish' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'game', which refers to animals hunted for sport, and 'fish', indicating aquatic creatures. Historically, fishing has been a vital part of human survival, evolving into a recreational activity that emphasizes skill and enjoyment. Gamefish became a popular term among anglers who distinguish these species from ordinary food fish. The focus on catching defined categories of fish for sport has led to the development of specific fishing techniques and practices aimed at improving the angling experience. As popular culture embraced fishing as a leisure activity, the recognition of gamefish increased, encouraging conservation efforts and the establishment of regulations to protect these species in various water bodies.