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Catching Blue
Swimmer Crabs | Fishing for Blue Crabs
Fishing for Blue Swimmer Crab:
 Distribution
- Blue swimmer crabs are found in coastal waters from Cape Naturaliste in Western Australia, around the top end to NSW. The
Victorian border is the southern limit for distribution of the
species on the east coast.
Size - Maximum length of about 21cm across the carapace (shell),
and a weight of up to 1kg.
Characteristics - Blue swimmer crabs, also known as sand crabs
or blue manna crabs, are swimming crabs that have their last
pair of legs modified to act as paddles. Their claws are long
and slender and the shell is rough in texture. The carapace is
broad, with a prominent spine on each side. The colours vary
from dark brown, blue and purple, with pale mottling. Adult
crabs are frequently found in large numbers in shallow bays and
estuaries, particularly during the summer months. Blue swimmer
crabs are highly regarded for their taste.
A popular method of catching crabs is to use an old nylon
stocking with bait in it (like cut
yellowtail yakkas
and oily fish like
mullet - Chicken
feet and necks, squid and fish heads are also good bait for blue swimmer
crabs - but make sure it is fresh). Weight it so it will sit on the bottom
and the crabs will get caught by tangling their claws in the stocking. Have a
landing net handy with this method as the crabs are only lightly held by the
stocking. Some prefer to use a hand line with a large bait on it and when they
feel a crab on it just slowly retrieve it and net the crab when close enough to
the boat.
Male and female crab identification:
Recreational fishers are not permitted to sell or trade
their catch in Australia.
See Also:
Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus pelagicus) Photographs and
Information
Catching Blue Swimmer Crabs |
Fishing for Blue Crabs
Cooking Blue Swimmer Crab |
Blue Crab Recipes
Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus
pelagicus) Commercial Fishery
Blue Swimmer Crab (Portunus
pelagicus) Links & Resources |
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