Bruce,

Here are some links to some recent "minnow trap" threads. (There are further links to older posts inside of both of those threads.)

https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=530977#Post530977

https://forums.pondboss.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=524393#Post524393

Have fun determining the fish populations of your creeks!

P.S. Hopefully, you have some "legal child labor" to help you with this project. My kids always liked the surprises you would find when you checked the traps!