fish pot

noun

1

: a structure built in a stream for catching fish

in the construction of any such fish pot necessary portable slats, tilts, slides or escapes shall be installed

—Maryland House Bill

compare weir

2

: a receptacle for catching fish or shellfish compare crab pot, lobster pot

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