The Montana Creek fish trap was made from plants that grow in Southeast Alaska. The design of this trap was very effective because it allowed fish to enter the trap easily. Once inside, the fish were unable to get back out. Click on the image to learn more about the shape of the Montana Creek fish trap and the plants that were harvested to create the trap.

is used to tie the staves and hoops together. Lashing was made from spruce tree roots.

 are the long pieces of wood that form the length of the Montana Creek fish trap. Staves were made from hemlock or spruce tree branches. Hemlock and spruce trees grow in Juneau, Alaska. 

 are made from spruce tree roots. The staves (long sticks) are attached to the hoops to form the length of the trap.

The shape of the inside of the Montana Creel fish trap is a 

The opening is wide enough for fish to easily swim into the funnel. As they swim the funnel narrows to a small opening. When the fish pass through the small opening. they are trapped inside.

(straight sticks). The hoops and staves are held together with

Standards for Montana Creek Fish Trap Design

Common Core - English Language Arts