fish trap

Underwater catch device

A fish trap is a device designed to catch fish by allowing them to enter but preventing escape.

Traditional forms include woven baskets, wire cages, and net enclosures placed in streams or coastal waters.

The fish swim in through a funnel-shaped opening but can't find their way back out: We checked the fish traps at dawn.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G