What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fish certainly around island (8)" mean?

The definition is "Fish". The wordplay uses charade, reversal. ANGLE (synonym of "Fish") + YES (synonym of "certainly") [reversal: "around"]; definition: "island" The answer is ANGLESEY.

Fish certainly around island (8)

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