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

1. the season during which it is legal to catch fish