Fresh water crays

[herefishy]

Has anyone caught fresh water crays?? Are they good to eat?? Iknow a great spotto get them butnot sure if there good to eat??

[Rod Bender]

I am not that experienced with them but I know they are popular to eat! They also come with a closed season as well so that is the first thing you need to check. Forum member drew 2 should come to your rescue here with general info!
thanks
Jim

[davek]

I've been pulling up a lot of late as they steal my bait, yes their good eating, and yes i'ts closed season, cheers davo.

[drew 2]

I'm pretty sure the closed season is only for waters north of the divide for spiny crayfish,none for south,so depends on where you are going.

[Brett]

Correct Drew, North of the divide, it's a closed season during any month with an R in it.
How ever you can still catch them Sth of the divide. If unsure check the guide

http://www.dpi.vic.gov.au/fisheries/rec ... r-crayfish

[CormorantRay]

Good fishing in the Latrobe system but they drop off October and if you do get some the flesh can get a bit milky.
July - Late September is the best. Eating is great, pop a couple of garlic cloves in salted water and boil 10-15 min until tail breaks away from carapice(body). Best chilled down as they are or can be fleshed out into pasta. Not bad cooked on BBQ either with Asian based marinade.

[herefishy]

I have a great spot to get them getting heaps at the moment and big suckers loving it