Definition: Fishers use nets, fishing rods, traps, or other equipment to catch and gather fish or other aquatic animals from rivers, lakes, or oceans, for human consumption or other uses. May haul game onto ship.

SOC Code: 45-3011

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Also Known As: fishermen fisherman

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