fishing season
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Definition
Noun: The legally designated period of the year when it is permitted to catch fish in a specific area or for a specific species.
Usage
This term is used to specify the time frame, often set by government or conservation authorities, when fishing activities are allowed. It is a compound noun.
Examples
- The fishing season for trout opens on April 1st.
- During the closed fishing season, all anglers must release any caught salmon.
- Regulations clearly state the start and end dates of the fishing season.
Advanced Usage
- "to be in/out of season": This common phrase uses the concept of a "season" to indicate if an activity (like fishing) or a product (like a fruit) is currently permitted or available.
- We can't keep that fish; it's out of season.
- The term is often modified to specify a type of fishing or a species (e.g., , ).
Variants and Related Words
- Open season (noun): A period when hunting or fishing for a particular animal is permitted. Often used figuratively to mean a period of criticism or attack.
- Closed season (noun): The period when hunting or fishing for a particular animal is prohibited by law.
- Angling season (noun): A synonym specifically for the sport of fishing with a rod and line.
Synonyms
- Angling season
- Open season (for fish)
Antonyms
- Closed season
- Off-season (for fishing)
Noun
- the season during which it is legal to catch fish