Electrofishing As A Sampling Method There are a number of ways to collect fish for management and research, and there are various methods involving traps and nets to capture different types of fish and each method has its own advantages and shortcomings. The technique of electrofishing is perhaps one of the most useful and effective for projects that require the collection of a relatively large number of fish. Electrofishing involves the use of DC current conducted through water to stun fish for collection. It may be utilized in most aquatic environments. There are two primary adapta