Recreational fishers are being encouraged to get into the great outdoors during winter and catch a Murray spiny freshwater crayfish.
Victorian Fisheries Authority chief executive Travis Dowling said the prized freshwater species could be caught in northern and north-east Victoria and were great fun for fishers of all ages and experience levels.
“One great thing about catching crays is you don’t need heaps of gear — a piece of steak on a length of string or a labelled hoop net will do the job,” he said.
It’s important to know how to measure crays correctly, from just behind the eye socket to the rear of the carapace, which is the main body shell.
Key rules for Murray spiny freshwater crayfish include the 10 to 12cm ‘slot limit’, a daily bag limit of two crays and statewide possession limit of four a person at any one time.
For information, grab a free Recreational Fishing Guide from a tackle store, download the free VicFishing app or head to vfa.vic.gov.au/fishingguide
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