Whitebait
Whitebait
Whitebait (/ˈwaɪtbæɪt/) is a collective term for the immature fry of fish, typically between 1 and 2 inches (25 and 50 mm) long. Such young fish often travel together in schools along the coast, and move into estuaries and sometimes up rivers where they can be easily caught with fine meshed fishing nets. Whitebaiting is the activity of catching whitebait.
Etymology
The term "whitebait" has been in use since at least the 16th century. It is derived from the white, translucent appearance of the fish and the Old English word "bæt", meaning bait.
Related Terms
- Fry (fish): The stage of fish development immediately following the larval stage. The term is usually used to describe a group of fish of the same species that are roughly the same age.
- Estuary: A partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea.
- Fishery: A place where fish are reared for commercial purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Whitebait
- Wikipedia's article - Whitebait
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