A fish handling net comprises a body portion having a triangular opening. The body portion can be formed from a net material or from waterproof plastic sheet material such as PVC which has been perforated to provide drainage holes. The body portion is provided with attachment means comprising weighing rings, and VELCRO(Trademark) strips along each side of the body portion. The weighing ring is attachable to a projection of a sleeve which is clamped to a pole.