food fish

noun

any fish used for food by human beings.

Origin

1860-65

Examples from the web for food fish

Catfish are one of the dominant food fish, popular in aquaculture, and frequently the basis of community-level fisheries.
Others dynamite the reefs to blast food fish to the surface.
Such a hype about a fish that many countries consider a regular food fish.
Say you had a natural history museum specimen in your hand, and you put a little tiny food fish in its mouth.
Single-family residence bulkheads shall not result in the permanent loss of critical food fish or shellfish habitat.
These species include commercial aquaculture species, and species listed by the commission as food fish or game fish.
The flesh of scup has a fine, delicate flavor, making it a prized food fish.
Not known to have been available in live-food fish markets.
Nutrients and food for fish do not get to the upper layer of ocean for food fish to eat.
Considering its moderate size, it is probably available at local live-food fish markets.