Species
Murray Crayfish
Euastacus armatus
Tier 3Eating9/10ultralight tackleVulnerableNSWVICSAACT
0 waypoints~15–25 cm typical
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Overview: about murray crayfish
Large native crayfish of the Murray-Darling system, second-largest freshwater crayfish in the world. Caught in baited hoop nets in NSW and VIC in season. Tight bag and slot limits — slow-growing, vulnerable to overfishing.
Biology: Murray Crayfish size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 50 cm)
- Weight
- 0.3–3 kg
- Depth range
- 0–8 m
- Diet
- detritus, carrion, plant matter
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Murray-Darling Basin
How to target: Murray Crayfish angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- hoop nets in season (NSW Jun-Aug)
Best season: when to catch murray crayfish in Australia
No seasonal pattern for murray 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: murray crayfish fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for murray crayfish yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.