.fish Domain Registrationfrom £66.70/yr
Why Choose a .fish Domain?
The .fish extension was delegated in 2014 as part of ICANN's new gTLD programme and is operated by Donuts (now Identity Digital). It was created specifically for the fishing industry and aquatic community — covering everything from commercial fisheries and angling clubs to aquarium hobbyists and seafood retailers. Unlike a .com, the suffix immediately tells visitors what your site is about, which is useful in a niche where domain availability on legacy TLDs is thin.
Ideal for:
- Angling clubs, fishing guides and charter boat operators
- Tackle shops and fly-tying suppliers
- Aquarium retailers and tropical fish breeders
- Seafood wholesalers, fishmongers and sustainable fisheries
- Fishing bloggers, YouTubers and competition organisers
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .fish domain. No proof of trade or hobbyist status is required.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest gTLD registries, which also runs hundreds of other extensions.
- Some short, generic terms (like species names or common keywords) are designated as premium and carry higher registry fees.
- Standard ICANN policies apply, including the 60-day inter-registrar transfer lock after registration.
Creative .fish Domain Ideas
- Reel.fish — fishing tackle and rod retailer
- Catch.fish — booking site for charter fishing trips
- Fly.fish — fly fishing tutorials and gear shop
- Coral.fish — marine aquarium supplies and livestock
- Wild.fish — sustainable seafood traceability platform
- Hooked.fish — angling community and competition leaderboard
Frequently asked questions about .fish
Anyone, anywhere. There are no eligibility restrictions, no requirement to prove you work in the fishing industry, and no geographic limits. Individuals, businesses, clubs and charities can all register a .fish domain on a first-come, first-served basis, just like a .com or .net.
You can register a .fish domain for between one and ten years in single-year increments. Many owners choose multi-year registrations to lock in continuity for their site and avoid the risk of forgetting to renew. You can also extend an existing registration at any time before expiry.
Yes. As long as the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across. You'll need to unlock the domain at your current registrar and obtain the EPP authorisation code, then start the transfer at the new registrar. The process usually completes within five to seven days.
After expiry the domain enters a roughly 30-day grace period during which you can renew at the standard price. It then moves into a redemption period of around 30 days, where recovery is possible but a registry redemption fee applies. After that the name is released and may be picked up by anyone.
Yes. The registry classifies certain short, dictionary or high-demand names as premium tier, and these carry higher registration and renewal fees set by the registry rather than the standard rate. The search tool will flag any premium pricing before you commit to buying, so there are no surprises at checkout.