Species
Saltwater Yabby
Trypaea australiensis
Also known as nipper · ghost shrimp · bass yabby
Tier 2Eating3/10ultralight tackleNSWVICQLD
0 waypoints5–8 cm (max 10 cm) typical
Regulations
NSWbag 100
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | — | 100 |
for bait use | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about saltwater yabby
Burrowing sand shrimp of east-coast Australian estuaries, the famous bait for whiting, bream and flathead. Pumped from sand banks at low tide. Among the very best estuary baits.
Biology: Saltwater Yabby size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Estuary, Flats
- Typical size
- 5–8 cm (max 10 cm)
- Weight
- 0.005–0.02 kg
- Depth range
- 0–5 m
- Diet
- detritus
- Global range
- Eastern Australia
How to target: Saltwater Yabby angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- yabby pump on sand banks at low tide
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More information: saltwater yabby references & sources
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