a lot of fish is vs a lot of fish are

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'A lot of fish is' is used when referring to a singular quantity of fish as a collective noun, while 'a lot of fish are' is used when emphasizing the individuality of each fish within the group.

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a lot of fish is

This phrase is correct when referring to a singular quantity of fish as a collective noun.

This phrase is used when talking about a large quantity of fish as a single entity or group.

Examples:

A lot of fish is caught in this lake every day.
A lot of fish is needed to feed the guests at the party.

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a lot of fish is
There were a lot of fish around your location.
We caught a lot of fish.
She's going to catch a lot of fish.
Man, that's a lot of fish.
Yesterday, I saw a lot of fish here.
Here they get a lot of fish like this.
There is a lot of fish, they are definitely biting.
There was a lot of fish today.
There are a lot of fish in this lake.
They distribute to all the major cities in Norway, shipping a lot of fish.
This young man caught a lot of fish.
So, I've known a lot of fish in my life.
There's a lot of fish blood and oil on the stolen car.
There's not a lot of fish here so you can understand him wanting to have control of the creek.
That's right. I caught a lot of fish.
You've got a lot of fish wriggling in that net.
You've got a lot of fish wriggling in that net.
There are two things I try to stay away from: humans who eat a lot of fish and politics.
What I should do now is catch a lot of fish, and see her smile.
These guys fished artificial & shiners and manged to catch a lot of fish up to 3 lbs on Lake Okeechobee.

Alternatives:

A large quantity of fish is
Many fish are

a lot of fish are

This phrase is correct when emphasizing the individuality of each fish within the group.

This phrase is used when highlighting the fact that each fish within the group is considered individually.

Examples:

A lot of fish are swimming in the pond.
A lot of fish are different species.

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a lot of fish are
There were a lot of fish around your location.
We caught a lot of fish.
She's going to catch a lot of fish.
Man, that's a lot of fish.
Yesterday, I saw a lot of fish here.
Here they get a lot of fish like this.
There is a lot of fish, they are definitely biting.
There was a lot of fish today.
There are a lot of fish in this lake.
They distribute to all the major cities in Norway, shipping a lot of fish.
This young man caught a lot of fish.
So, I've known a lot of fish in my life.
There's a lot of fish blood and oil on the stolen car.
There's not a lot of fish here so you can understand him wanting to have control of the creek.
That's right. I caught a lot of fish.
You've got a lot of fish wriggling in that net.
You've got a lot of fish wriggling in that net.
There are two things I try to stay away from: humans who eat a lot of fish and politics.
What I should do now is catch a lot of fish, and see her smile.
These guys fished artificial & shiners and manged to catch a lot of fish up to 3 lbs on Lake Okeechobee.

Alternatives:

Many fish are
Numerous fish are

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