Species
Lamington Spiny Crayfish
Euastacus sulcatus
Also known as spiny crayfish · spiny mountain crayfish
Tier 5Eating6/10ultralight tackleVulnerableNSWQLD
0 waypoints~10–15 cm typical
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This species is in the catalog but not yet linked to any mapped waypoint.
Overview: about lamington spiny crayfish
Striking blue-and-red spiny crayfish of QLD-NSW border rainforest streams. Iconic at Lamington and Border Ranges national parks. Protected in NSW; tightly restricted elsewhere.
Biology: Lamington Spiny Crayfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Creek
- Typical size
- 10–15 cm (max 20 cm)
- Weight
- 0.1–0.3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–3 m
- Diet
- detritus, insects
- Global range
- Southeast Queensland and northern NSW
How to target: Lamington Spiny Crayfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- release-only in most areas
Best season: when to catch lamington spiny crayfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for lamington spiny crayfish yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: lamington spiny crayfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for lamington spiny crayfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.