In poker, a fish is a slang term for a weak or inexperienced player—someone who consistently makes bad calls, plays too many hands, and loses money over time. The term comes from the idea that fish are there to be caught—and at the poker table, they’re the ones better players target.
Being called a fish isn’t a compliment, but every poker player starts out as one. What makes a fish different from a beginner is that they don’t adapt or improve—they keep making the same mistakes.
Fish often play too loose (too many hands) and passive (call instead of bet or raise), making them easy to exploit with basic strategy.
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