Burbot (lushfish) Trap
Description:
A fish trap used for catching burbot (locally called lushfish) in the river, circa 1950.
Listen to John Phillip talk about a lushfish trap.
Listen to John Phillip talk about the wood used to make a lushfish trap.
Listen to Wassillie Evan, Bertha Beaver, and John and Mary Phillip talk about roots used in making a lushfish trap.
Listen to Wassillie Evan, Bertha Beaver, and John and Mary Phillip talk about changes in fish trap construction.
Listen to Wassillie Evan, Bertha Beaver, and John and Mary Phillip talk about fish trap size.
Listen to John Phillip talk about setting a lushfish trap.
Photo Courtesy of:
Akiak School Library