also: ゆうりょう
noun
recreational fishing; sportfishing
Refers to fishing done for enjoyment rather than as a profession. Often used in legal or regulatory contexts, such as fishing licenses.
この川では遊漁が許可されています。
Recreational fishing is permitted in this river.
遊漁券を購入してから釣りを始めてください。
Please purchase a recreational fishing permit before you start fishing.
Compound of 遊 (play, leisure) and 漁 (fishing). The reading ゆうぎょ is the standard on'yomi combination; ゆうりょう is an alternative reading using the on'yomi of 漁 (りょう).