Synonyms of the word

angling

• v. (fishing) present participle of angle.
• n. A form of fishing, with a rod, line and angle (hook) for recreation or sport.

fishing

• n. (uncountable) The act of catching fish.
• n. (uncountable, informal) The act of catching other forms of seafood, separately or together with fish.
• n. (uncountable) Commercial fishing: the business or industry of catching fish and other seafood for sale.
• n. (countable) A fishery, a place for catching fish.
• v. present participle of fish.

sportfishing

• n. fishing for pleasure or competition, as opposed to commercial fishing.
• v. present participle of sportfish.