A fisherman's wicker basket is called a creel.
a wicker basket for freshwater fish that have been caught
That depends on how good a day the fisherman is having. The most common meaning for the word "creel" is a wicker basket used by fishermen for carrying the fish they catch. It might also mean any wicker basket, or wicker fish trap, or a bobbin holder in weaving.
a fish basket
Creel baskets are typically made from wicker and are small. They are used for fish and there are many antique ones. They are convenient for fishing because the water will run right thru them.
A wire basket used to hold fish in after being caught.
'Basket Fish Trap' appears to be, generally, the most common name.
It's a basket that holds the fish that a fisherman/woman decide to keep and is called a Creel.
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