Fishing Crossword Puzzle

About the Fishing Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers recreational fishing, from common gear and techniques to fish species and places to cast a line. Look for words such as Bobber, Trolling, Walleye, and Deep Sea Fishing. It includes familiar terms for freshwater and saltwater anglers, making it a good fit for fishing fans, outdoor enthusiasts, and students learning about the hobby.

This crossword draws on 45 clues about Fishing. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Person who tries to catch fish (6 letters)
• •Small craft used to reach open water (4 letters)
• •Insulated chest for keeping a catch fresh (6 letters)
• •Flat-bodied bottom dweller with both eyes on one side (8 letters)
• •Working a lure with repeated upward motions (7 letters)
• •Large billfish prized by offshore anglers (6 letters)
• •Flowing waterway that empties into a lake or sea (5 letters)
• •Weights that pull a line downward (7 letters)

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