fishers

Fishers is a term with several related meanings. It is the plural form of fisher, a person who catches fish. While fishermen is the more common term for such workers, fishers may appear in historical or regional usage. The word can also be a surname; families bearing the surname Fishers have been recorded in English-speaking countries, and individuals with the name have contributed to politics, science, and the arts.

In geography, Fishers refers to a city in the state of Indiana in the United States. Located in Hamilton County as a suburb of Indianapolis, it is part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area and has grown rapidly since the late 20th century.

In biology, the fisher, Pekania pennanti, is a medium-sized carnivorous mammal in the weasel family (Mustelidae). The plural fishers refers to multiple individuals of this species. Native to forests in North America, fishers are excellent climbers and opportunistic predators, feeding on small mammals, birds, and occasionally porcupines. They prefer mature, mixed forests and have faced habitat loss and trapping pressure in parts of their range, though populations have recovered in many areas with protective regulations.