Fish Template- Free Printable

When you’re teaching kids about the ocean or learning about water, fish are a fun animal to focus on. This fish template is a fun way to let kids get creative while learning about underwater life!

Below you will find a pdf file you can download to print. We’ve included 3 different fish outlines, along with smaller variations so you can make a whole school of fish. These not only make fun crafts but work great as coloring pages too. Want to stick with a fishy theme? Make a fun paper plate fish too!

Looking for more animal themed ideas and templates?

How to Use This Fish Template

This template is for personal and educational use only. Feel free to use it as home or in your classroom. It is not intended for commercial use. If you use our template, please link back to this page.

yellow, purple and green fish shapes cut out of construction paper on top of an outline of a fish on a white background.

Fish Printable

Using a fish printable or a few templates is a fun way to teach children of all ages about different fish that live in different environments. If you’re using it with a toddler it’s the perfect craft to tie into reading Rainbow Fish. As a preschool or kindergarten craft they can do more of the cutting and coloring with you. You can also print out multiple pages of the smaller fish and use it as an opportunity to decorate a wall or board with a whole school of fish.

Fish Craft

Ready to make your cut out fish? Follow these steps!

Supplies Needed

Fish Template (this is the full set, individual pages are below)
construction paper in colors of choice (assorted paper pack)
school glue
scissors
Miscellaneous craft supplies- googley eyes, pipe cleaners, crayons, etc.

A purple fish shape cut out of construction paper.

Steps to Assembling Your Fish

Print out your template(s).
Cut out the fish shape or shapes and trace it onto your construction paper.
Next, cut out any shapes you want to glue on, or add lines, dots and accents.
As an alternative, you can trace one outline on yellow paper and use paint or markers to add the details.

a fish made out of construction paper next to a fish coloring page.

More Ideas to Try

Use this template as a fish coloring page.
Add magnets to the end of your fish and create a fishing rod game.
Use these as a fishing themed Father’s Day card.

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Fish Template #1:

This downloadable PDF includes a single clown fish template. If you’re looking for the full set of fish designs use this downloadable PDF.

fish shape in a black outline on a white backgronud.

Fish Template #2:

This downloadable PDF includes four clown fishes in the same design on one page. If you’re looking for the full set of fish designs use this downloadable PDF.

Four small fish shapes in a black outline on a white background.

Fish Template #3:

This downloadable PDF includes a secondary fish shape (a tang fish) on one full page. If you’re looking for the full set of fish designs use this downloadable PDF.

Fish Template #4:

This downloadable PDF includes four smaller fish shapes in the second fish design. If you’re looking for the full set of heart designs use this downloadable PDF.

Fish Template #5

This downloadable PDF includes a simple fish shape on one full page. If you’re looking for the full set of fish designs use this downloadable PDF.

Fish Template #6

This downloadable PDF includes four smaller fish shapes in the third fish design. If you’re looking for the full set of heart designs use this downloadable PDF.