Abstract: A collapsible bait trap for fishermen and the like having a flexible container member of cylindrical configuration with one end substantially closed and the other end basically open, together with a flexible member with a small central aperture provided therein for reception in the open end of the flexible container to provide a reversible funnel-like member. The substantially closed end of the container is provided with a plurality of small holes therein for permitting water flow through the container. A coil spring is provided between the closed end and the funnel-like member of substantially the same diameter as the internal diameter of the flexible container when fully open. Said spring is of sufficient strength to normally maintain the container in the erected state but being also easily collapsed into a small telescoped article when it is desired to store the bait trap when not in use.