Species
Murray Crayfish
Euastacus armatus
Tier 3Eating9/10ultralight tackleVulnerableNSWVICSAACT
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 50 cm) typical
Regulations
NSW9 cm min · bag 5VIC
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 9 cm min | 5 |
winter season only, slot limits | ||
| VIC | — | — |
tight rules; check season | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
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)
Conservation
IUCN: Vulnerable
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