English · Proverb Candidate

in the deepest water is the best fishing

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

The most rewarding experiences are often in the most challenging situations

Literally: fishing in the deepest water

Examples

He found that in the deepest water is the best fishing when he started his own business

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Sources & notes

Listed on English Wikiquote “English proverbs” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31). Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Topics: Water

Common questions

What does “in the deepest water is the best fishing” mean?

The most rewarding experiences are often in the most challenging situations Literally: fishing in the deepest water

Is “in the deepest water is the best fishing” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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