Inshore fishing is:

• A. Fishing that takes place within a few kilometres of the shoreline, with small boats returning to shore daily
• B. Fishing from large boats staying at sea for days
• C. Fisheries that occur only in rivers
• D. Fishing performed only during winter

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is where the fishing happens and what kind of boats are used. Inshore fishing refers to fishing close to the shore, usually within a few kilometres, using small boats that return to shore each day. This setup is typical for nearshore species and short trips, unlike offshore fishing, which uses larger boats and involves longer time at sea. It isn’t about fishing only in rivers (that would be freshwater fishing) or about fishing only in winter (season isn’t the defining factor). So the option describing fishing within a few kilometres of the shoreline with small boats returning to shore daily best fits inshore fishing.