Funnel Fish Trap

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Funnel Fish Trap

Entry/Object ID

2022.2.32.19

Description

This homemade funnel fish trap has a body constructed of chicken wire and a faded Dekalb grain sack to act as a funnel.

Use

A funnel fish trap works by placing a funnel inside the basket. The funnel allows fish to swim through a small opening to search for shelter or food. However, once inside the main chamber of the basket, the fish then becomes disorientated and can't find its way back out of the trap.

Location

Building

Lake Loramie Nature Center and Heritage Museum

Ohio State Park

Lake Loramie State Park