noun
- a fishing method in which a net with mesh openings is set in water to trap fish by their gills
Usage: commercial fishing; also used in recreational fishing
Examples
- Gillnetting is a common commercial fishing practice in coastal regions.
- The fishermen used gillnetting to catch salmon in the river.
- Environmental groups have raised concerns about gillnetting's impact on endangered species.
- Gillnetting requires careful placement of nets to maximize the catch.
- Many countries regulate gillnetting to prevent overfishing.
- The boat was equipped for gillnetting operations throughout the season.