fishing / catch
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fishing
The activity of fishing, that is, catching fish from bodies of water, whether as a hobby or profession.
In vielen Küstenregionen ist der Fischfang die wichtigste Einnahmequelle.
In many coastal regions, fishing is the most important source of income.
catch
The amount of fish caught; the yield from a fishing operation or a season.
Der Fischfang war heute trotz des guten Wetters leider sehr gering.
The catch was unfortunately very small today despite the good weather.
'Fischfang' (fishing/catch) is a compound noun made from 'der Fisch' (fish) and 'der Fang' (catch). 'Der Fang' comes from the verb 'fangen' (to catch) and means 'what was caught' or 'the act of catching'.
Der kommerzielle Fischfang unterliegt strengen Regeln.
Commercial fishing is subject to strict rules.
The word has two meanings: the activity and the yield. If people are talking generally about the industry or a hobby, the activity is meant. If 'Fischfang' (catch) is described with adjectives like 'gut' (good), 'schlecht' (bad), or 'gering' (small/low), the yield is meant.
Der Fischfang ist eine alte Tradition in diesem Dorf.
Fishing is an old tradition in this village.
When 'Fischfang' describes the activity of fishing, it is often used with verbs like 'betreiben' (to engage in/practice) or in fixed expressions like 'vom Fischfang leben' (to live off fishing).
Viele Familien an der Küste leben vom Fischfang.
Many families on the coast live off fishing.
When the amount of fish caught is meant, 'Fischfang' (catch) often appears as the subject with the verb 'sein' (to be) and an adjective that evaluates the quantity or quality.
Wegen des Sturms war der Fischfang gleich null.
Because of the storm, the catch was zero.
fishery / fishing
Fischerei can refer both to the general activity and to the entire fishing industry. Fischfang refers more specifically to catching fish. When the economic importance for a region is the focus, Fischerei fits; for a particular fishing activity, Fischfang is more appropriate.
Vor dem Küstendorf war der Fischfang heute wegen des Sturms nicht möglich.
Fishing was not possible off the coast today because of the storm.
In dem Küstendorf ist die Fischerei ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.
In the coastal village, fishing is an important industry.
