Abstract: A catch bag has a flat lid of resilient material which is hinged to a frame around the opening of the bag. A diametrical slit in the lid allows easy insertion of articles, such as speared fish, with one hand while the lid retains articles securely inside the bag. When access to the contents of the bag is desired, the hinged lid facilitates emptying of the bag. An elastic wrist cord opposite the hinge can be used to keep the bag near at hand while leaving the user's hand free, and also to hold the hinged lid shut. A carrying handle is attached along a side of the bag for convenient transporting of the bag on dry land.