Fishing riddles and jokes are great for passing the time while out fishing. No matter how good of a fisherman you are, at some point you’ll experience long stretches of boredom. If you are fishing with kids, it can be especially challenging to keep them engaged and enjoying themselves until the next bite or fight.
As fathers with young children under 15, we have tried hard to expose our kids to the joys of fishing at a young age. But fairly often, we struggled to find ways to pass the time during the slower bites. A planned 2 hour fishing trip turned into a short 1 hour outing. That’s why we put together this list….to keep you and your fishing buddies entertained with some thought provoking fishing riddles and fishing jokes!
Fishing Riddles for All Ages
On a sunny day, two fathers and two sons went fishing. Each one of them caught one fish. When they went home, there were only three fishes. How can that be?
Answer: There were only three people! A Grandfather, Father, and his son.
(We particularly like that riddle, which is why we started off with it! Despite the fact that they only caught 3 fish, fishing is best experienced when multiple generations can be out on the water together!)
10 fish are in a tank.
3 swim away.
2 die.
2 drown.
How many fish are left?
Answer: 10….All the fish are still in the tank!
OK, we admit, that one was a little tricky, but we’re just helping you get your mind warmed up for more fish riddles! You have to think outside the box (or tank)!
Longer Fishing Jokes
A Curious Lure
Harry is walking down down to the boat ramp when he sees a kid sitting on on the dock jigging in a big 5 gallon bucket.
As he gets close, Harry walks over and stops for a closer look. There is nothing in the bucket.
After a long pause, he scratches his head and finally asks: “What are you fishing for??”
The kid looks up and says with a shrug, “Suckers mainly.”
Harry chuckles and asks, “Well…..have you caught any yet?”
“Yep,” the kid smirks and replies…“You’re the 8th one today.”
Catch of the Day
Jerry got up really early one weekend and headed to the local lake. He fished all day long but didn’t have any luck at all…he didn’t catch a single fish. On the way home, he stopped at the local butcher shop and fish market.
“I want to buy the three biggest Catfish that you’ve got,” he said to the butcher behind the counter.
The butcher starts to wrap up his fish when Jerry says, “Oh, no need for that, just throw them at me.”
“Why would I do that?” the butcher asked, totally confused.
“So I can tell my wife that I caught three fish today!”
One-Liner Fishing Jokes
Q: Why did Batman and Robin stop going fishing together?
Because Robin ate all the worms!
Q: Why didn’t Noah do much fishing on the Ark?
Because he only had 2 worms!
Q: What do you all a fish that won’t shut up?
A Largemouth Bass!
Q: Why do fish swim in schools?
Because they can’t walk!
Q: What do you call a lazy Crawfish?
A slobster.
Q: Where to fish keep their money?
The River bank!
Q: What sort of music should you listen to while fishing?
Something catchy.
Q: Why is fishing such good business?
The net profit.
Q: How many fishermen does it take to change a light bulb?
One, but you should have seen the bulb – it was THIS big!
Q: What did the Bass say when it swam into a wall?
Dam!
Q: What’s the fastest fish in the lake?
A motor-Pike.
Q: What do you call a fish that practices medicine?
A Sturgeon.
Q: Why don’t fish play soccer?
They’re afraid of the net.
Q: What do you call a fish with no eyes?
A fsh.
Q: What’s the difference between a fish and a piano?
You can tune a piano, but you can’t tuna fish.
Q: A man walks into a seafood shack carrying a Salmon and asks, “Do you make fish cakes?”
“Yes, of course,” the server replies.
“Great,” says the man, “It’s his birthday!”
Q: Why are fish cleverer than people?
Ever see a fish spend a fortune trying to catch a human?
Q: Two fish are in a tank. One turns to the other and asks,
“Any idea how to drive this thing?”
A Fishing Parable Worth Some Thought!
We’ll close with one of our favorites….although there is some humor in it, it is actually much deeper than just a joke! Take some time to think about the
A successful businessman on vacation was at the pier of a small coastal village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tuna. The businessman complimented the fisherman on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them.
The fisherman proudly replied, “Every morning, I go out in my boat for 30 minutes to fish. I’m the best fisherman in the village”.
The businessman, perplexed, then asks the fisherman, “If you’re the best, why don’t you stay out longer and catch more fish? What do you do the rest of the day?”
The fisherman replied, “I sleep late, fish a little, play with my children, spend quality time with my wife, and every evening we stroll into the village to drink wine and play guitar with our friends. I have a full and happy life.”
The businessman scoffed, “I am successful CEO and have a talent for spotting business opportunities. I can help you be more successful. You should spend more time fishing and, with the proceeds, buy a bigger boat. With the proceeds from the bigger boat, you could buy several boats. Eventually, you would have a fleet of fishing boats with many fishermen. Instead of selling your catch to just your friends, you can scale to sell fish to thousands. You could leave this small coastal fishing village and move to the big city, where you can oversee your growing empire.”
The fisherman asked, “But, how long will this all take?”
To which the businessman replied, “15 – 20 years.”
“But what then?” Asked the fisherman.
The businessman laughed and said, “That’s the best part. When the time is right, you would announce an IPO and sell your company stock to the public and become very rich. You would make millions!”
“Millions – then what?”
The businessman said, “Then you would retire. Move to a small coastal fishing village where you would sleep late, fish a little, play with your kids, spend time with your wife, stroll to the village in the evenings where you could sip wine and play your guitar with your friends.”
That’s a great story to remind us all to slow down and be grateful for the simple things in life…like fishing! Fishing is a great freedom….so whether fishing professionally or just for fun, you should always take the time to appreciate the opportunity to be outside and enjoying time on the water!
