Species
Smooth Marron
Cherax cainii
Tier 3Eating10/10ultralight tackleWA
0 waypoints15–25 cm (max 38 cm) typical
Regulations
WA
| State | Size | Bag |
|---|---|---|
| WA | — | — |
short controlled season; licence required | ||
Regulations change. Always verify with the relevant state fisheries authority before fishing.
Overview: about smooth marron
Large WA freshwater crayfish of southwest dams and rivers, the basis of the famed Pemberton-Manjimup marron fishery. Caught in baited drop nets and snares in season (very short, tightly controlled). Premium freshwater table seafood.
Biology: Smooth Marron size, diet & habitat
- Habitat
- Dam, River
- Typical size
- 15–25 cm (max 38 cm)
- Weight
- 0.2–1.5 kg
- Depth range
- 0–15 m
- Diet
- detritus, plant matter
- Most active
- nocturnal
- Global range
- Southwest Western Australia
How to target: Smooth Marron angling strategies
Generally fished with ultralight tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
- drop nets and snares in season
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