### Question
How is the "recreational fishing" defined?


### Answer
The term **recreational fishing** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1802* as follows -

> fishing for sport or pleasure

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

