trap net

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A trap net is a type of fishing net that is stationary and staked in place, often in estuaries or along the shore. These nets are designed to create a labyrinth-like structure that fish can easily enter but find difficult to exit.1

Trap nets are a category within the broader classification of fishing methods, which includes various gears and techniques for catching fish. While some mechanical traps exist, most commercial fishing traps function by guiding fish into a chamber from which escape is prevented by features like funnels or baffles. Common catches for trap nets include salmon, trout, and eels.21

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Trap nets are stationary nets that are staked to the shore or in estuaries. They form a labyrinth-like chamber into which fish can easily enter, and from which they cannot easily escape. Salmon, trout, and eels are the principal catch.
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Trap nets are stationary nets that are staked to the shore or in estuaries. They form a labyrinth-like chamber into which fish can easily enter, and from which they cannot easily escape. Salmon, trout, and eels are the principal catch.
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