lift net

A lift net is a type of fishing net, often bag or basket-shaped, designed to be lowered vertically into the water and then raised to catch fish or crustaceans attracted to it, sometimes by light or bait. These nets can be operated in various ways, including stationary types along the shore, movable ones from boats or rafts, or large nets suspended by small boats.123

Lift nets are a recognized category within fishing methods, distinct from other gear like trawls or seines. While some lift nets are small and hand-operated, others are large and mechanized, sometimes installed on beaches or vessels. The fish wheels used on certain rivers are also considered a type of mechanized lift net. This method is employed commercially in places like the Caspian Sea and the Philippines.23