Fishing is not a hobby for everyone. It often involves long periods of time sitting around doing not much waiting for the fish to bite. It can be tedious, tiring, and sleep-inducing. Despite this, thousands of people love nothing more than throwing a line into the water and hoping to catch a monster. As there can be a lot of downtime while fishing, a good way to spend this time waiting is by having a laugh. Why not do this by looking at some funny fishing memes? 

Like everything on the internet, fishing has got the meme treatment from keen angler fishermen. These funny memes make fun of everything from the art of fishing to the different types of fishermen and everything in between. So get ready to have a good chuckle with these 20 fishing memes. 

1. Expectation vs. Reality 

@shitfucker211/Reddit

What you are hoping for vs what really happens when you go on a fishing adventure. Very relatable. 

2. Best Tattoo Ever

@lowsodiummonkey/Reddit

This is the only tattoo you need. A funny fishing meme sure to provide laughter. 

3. When the Fishing Spot Is Free

@m3xican128/Reddit

Taking the iconic Anthony Adams rubbing hands meme and applying it to fishing, this is a hilarious image pointing out what it’s like to find your favorite fishing spot free of people. 

4. Gone Fishing, Just Don’t Tell the Wife

@BILLYBOI1235/Reddit

It’s typical that the day you actually catch a huge fish you are meant to be at work so can’t let anyone know. Not the first gone fishing meme you will see on this list. 

5. Fishing Over Politics

@Ozark_Stalker/Reddit

The world is going down the toilet so why not spend your remaining time fishing? Nothing beats a good day fishing on the lake.

6. There’s a Boat!

@Starfish_King32/Reddit

When you’re not that keen on throwing a line in and your mate tells you there’s a boat involved. Funny how quickly things can change.