Abstract: A rodent trap device for catching and holding rodents. The rodent trap device includes a housing having a bottom wall and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall. A rotatable rod extends through the peripheral wall and bisects the housing. A lid having a top and bottom side covers an opening in a top side of the housing. The bottom side of the lid is attached to the rod and is pivotable in the housing. The lid has a first half and a second half with respect to the rod. The first half has a greater weight than the second half. A first stop is attached to the peripheral wall and is positioned over the second half of the lid. Bait is positioned on the top side of the second half such that a rodent pivots the lid and falls into the housing as it nears the bait.