The word "baitfish" refers to small fish that are used as bait to catch larger fish.
Sentences with «baitfish»
North of Isla Mujeres, snorkelers swim with whale sharks and manta rays while divers plunge beneath swirling schools of baitfish corralled by circling sailfish. (caradonna.com)
I get that say a pier with a permanent light might well attract baitfish at night which in turn attracts predators, but I feel a whole lot comfortable fishing a quiet beach somewhere if as much of my fishing is done in darkness. (henry-gilbey.com)
Striking white Cape Gannets put on spectacular aerial displays as they plunge - dive for baitfish in the wake of the boat. (blog.sa-venues.com)