Where can I find marron?
Marron are the largest freshwater crayfish in Western Australia – and the third largest freshwater crayfish on Earth. Fishing for this tasty south-west crustacean has long been a WA tradition. Marron are endemic to south-west Western Australia, between Harvey and Albany.
When can you catch marron in WA?
Open season is from 12 noon on 8 January to 12 noon on 5 February (inclusive) each year. A licence is required to fish for marron.
Can you catch marron at Wellington Dam?
Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy the great outdoors. Perch, trout and marron can all be found in Collie’s dams and streams.
Does Marron live deep water?
Marron don’t thrive in water with high salinity, low oxygen or high temperatures. They prefer to live in parts of rivers and dams where there is permanent water and plenty of suitable habitat and food, such as rivers and dams containing fallen trees and submerged leaves.
Are marron yabbies?
A yabbie is what most Americans would call a crayfish or langoustine. But a marron is quite another creature. It may not have an American counterpart. It lives in freshwater and resembles a large crayfish but doesn’t at all taste like one.
Is marron farming profitable near Perth WA?
“With a farmgate price around $32 per kilogram, producing 300kg of marron per pond per year can make for a pretty healthy income.”
Can you eat marron raw?
It can also be eaten raw. Try this recipe for Barbecued marron with Thai green mango salad.
How much does Marron sell for?
Key points: Blue marron is becoming increasingly popular as an ornamental pet and can sell for up to $250.
How much are Marron a kg?
Are marron and yabbies the same?
Can you use crab pots in WA?
Shellfish pots must be covered by water at all times while being fished. Crab pots must not exceed 13 cubic feet. All crab gear buoys must be half red and half white in color, and both colors need to be visible when fishing.
Can you leave a crab trap overnight?
Waiting any longer than 36 hours may lead to your crabs starving or someone stealing your catch. If you are using crab rings or collapsible traps, you should pull your traps every 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Are bait traps legal in WA?
Fish traps are prohibited in Western Australia. Via a sentencing submission, the court was told crab traps can have a detrimental impact on aquatic life as when left unattended, the traps continually catch and kill aquatic life through self-baiting or ghost trapping.
Where can I find Marron in WA?
Two types are found in WA: hairy marron ( Cherax tenuimanus) and smooth marron ( Cherax cainii ). Smooth marron are found in most south-west rivers and dams. They are what most marroners have seen and captured, and are the farmed aquaculture species.
Why are Marron decreasing in range in south west WA?
Destruction of riverbank vegetation, increasing salinity, climate change and reduced river flow are affecting all of south-west WA’s freshwater systems. In response to these environmental pressures, marron have reduced their range within rivers.
Where are the Marron trophies?
Trophy waters are within 500 m of the high water mark of Harvey Dam, Waroona Dam and the Hutt River. These waters give fishers a chance to catch larger, trophy-sized marron.
Where can I fish for Marron in New Zealand?
Wellington Dam (all waters and tributaries upstream of the Wellington Dam wall, excluding the Collie River upstream of Mungalup Road Bridge). You must have a licence to fish for marron and be able to produce it if required. Apply for a new licence or renew an existing licence online .