Poll: Which fish form the plural by adding -s or -es?

Which fish form the plural by adding -s or -es?

Salmon
Carp
Herring
Sardine
Cod
Trout
Goldfish

Votes: 376
Comments: 4
Added: September 2005

 

Comments:

MrTrilby - 1st February 2006 12:31
Both herring and sardine, arguably
 
SimonTrew - 13th September 2007 15:28
Yep, I'd say "herrings" and "sardines".
 
BB - 26th February 2009 02:17
Trout plural is still trout... correct?
 
Tony - 30th April 2009 07:15
I think it's ridiculous that some species of fish are entitled to a distinct plural form but not others. This discrimination must stop before disaffected herring/herrings commit suicide.
 
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