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baitfish Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
Any of various small fish, such as minnows, shad, or anchovies, that are preyed upon by larger predatory fish and commonly used as bait by anglers.
Usage Example
"The anglers cast a net near the shallow dock to catch live forage fish before heading out to deeper water."
Strong
forage fish
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Baitfish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/baitfish