Blue Swimmer Crab


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Coastal crab of bays, estuaries and beaches across most of Australia. Targeted with hoop nets, witches hats (where legal) or scoop nets over weed and sand flats — also caught on bait while fishing for whiting. Size and bag limits and gear rules vary widely by state.
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for blue swimmer crab yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
13 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for blue swimmer crab across Australia, covering land-based fishing, beach fishing, surf fishing, estuary fishing, jetty and wharf fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.