also: ぎょば · りょうば
noun
fishing grounds; fishing zone
Refers to an area of water where fishing is carried out, either naturally productive or officially designated.
この海域は昔から良い漁場として知られている。
This sea area has long been known as a good fishing ground.
新しい漁場を求めて船は遠くまで出
The boat went far out in search of new fishing grounds.
Rare reading; may be encountered in older or specialized contexts.
漁港 is a fishing port (harbor facilities), while 漁場 is the actual fishing area at sea.
Compound of 漁 (fishing) and 場 (place, location). The reading ぎょじょう is the standard on'yomi combination; ぎょば and りょうば are alternative readings using kun'yomi or mixed readings.