Cray fishing season 2019 balcatta, perth, western australia, 6021. Diving frontiers was established in 1993 and is one of the leading scuba diving stores in perth, wa. Catching crayfish is a big part of our wa lifestyle with thousands of families. The species is the target of was largest and most valuable fishery. Fisheries management plans and regulations are adjusted in response to increased knowledge and changes in the impact of human activities. A page dedicated to professional and amateur rock lobster fishermen around australia. All true, my comment was based on the fact that fishing inshore ground during cray season has seen more shark activity then during the off season, im guessing that 50 pots of rotting fish will attract sharks to that area that would generally be in deeper water. Each year during spring and summer, cray larvae known as puerulus. The mcgowan government has caved into pressure from the crayfish industry and abandoned plans to take control of 1700 tonnes of the sought after seafood.
For changes to published fishing seasons, check public notices in tasmanian newspapers, follow the fisheries tasmania facebook page or download the tas fish guide app. A seasonal night fishing ban applies southwards of the north west cape. Which happens to be the only ground availabe for yakkas to fish. Each year during spring and summer, cray larvae known as puerulus are pushed inshore. If youre keen to catch a few crays this season but dont know where to start. And if thats not exciting enough, this coming cray season is tipped to be one of the best in a decade. Buy and sell almost anything on gumtree classifieds. The perfect day to catch a few crays with a couple of mates. Wa fishers set for best crayfish season in a decade. A crucial element in predicting catches is an annual. In may 2018, the recreational crayfishing season was opened. Jonathan carroll jca it just makes sense for recreational fishers sharing a.
The western rock lobster is one of the family of spiny lobsters, colourful and protected by a strong carapace. The restrictions on wa recreational rock lobster fishing have been removed in a bid to boost regional tourism. Pulling our craypots for the new season with a special guest november 2017 part. Wa crayfish industry halts exports as coronavirus shuts down lunar. A taste of cray fishing lancelin western australia f. Cray fishing season 2019 2020 click below for latest rules and regulations rock lobster recreational fishing licence 201920. West coast rock lobster fishery western australian fishing.
Changes to recreational rock lobster fishing rules fish. Crayfish season now all year round in western australia skip to sections navigation. Find cray pots ads in our fishing category from western australia. The important thing is this is a decision that has. This potbased fishery was one of the first limited entry fisheries in the world. Acting fisheries minister david templeman praised the cooperative for taking such precautions.
The western rock lobster industry is an iconic, worldclass fishery that is based on the spiny. Crayfish season now all year round in western australia. Crayfishing is a fantastic recreation and is the best way to secure a fresh feed of. Get geared up and ready for the whites run recfishwest. You can also phone recreational fishing enquiries on 0 720 647. Recreational fishing seasons department of primary. Snaring crays can be tricky business, but not for shano. The fishing regulations mark a change for one of was most prolific industries. It is what a true west australian christmas meal is built around. Fishers can start fishing for llp lobster from 01 december 2019.