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Floating Nets

A fisher and a young boy head toward large wooden collecting boxes in an eel weir. They are wearing boot-foot waders and have water up to their knees.

Location: Rivière-Ouelle (Québec)
Date: October 16, 2016
Photo: Judith Douville

Floating nets follow the water level according to the tides. They are held on the ground by heavy steel chains. Poles about 6 meters high and requiring a guying are added to the facilities. These nets are not suitable for all locations. They are to be avoided where seaweed, sand and mud can cover them. They become too heavy to float.