What time is best to catch marron?

Marron are most active at night but can also be caught throughout the day.

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.

Can you catch marron in Harvey Dam?

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.

Can you catch marron in the Blackwood River?

The Blackwood River is also home to WA freshwater marron, sought after by chefs and diners all around the world. The short marron season starts on the second Friday in January and ends midday on the first Sunday in February.

How do you fish for marron?

Marron are a sought-after species among many fishers. Marron can be caught using drop nets, scoop nets or snares all of which are relatively inexpensive. Fishers can choose to target marron in rivers with drop nets and scoops or in trophy water dams with snares.

How quickly do Marron grow?

In farm dams, marron can grow to legal size within 15 months, but their growth is limited by the amount of food available, numbers of marron in the dam, and water temperatures. Preferably the dam selected should contain at least 1.5 metres of water at the end of summer.

How much is a marron per person?

Possession limit – a person must not possess more than 5 marron at any time on or adjacent to trophy waters. Minimum legal size to keep – 80 mm carapace length. Daily bag limit per licensed fisher – 8 marron.

Can you catch Marron at Logue Brook Dam?

Locations like Harvey Dam, Waroona Dam and Logue Brook offer safe, accessible marron fishing opportunities for fishers of all skill levels.

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. For more information see the Recreational fishing for marron guide.

Can you Marron at Wellington Dam?

Perch, trout and marron can all be found in Collie’s dams and streams. Spend a relaxing afternoon on the riverbank, or try your luck catching marron (in season) with a bushman’s pole.

How can you tell a female marron?

Male marron are distinguished by having two bluish penes (small protrusions) at the base of the most posterior (last) pair of the five pairs of legs. Females have a round opening at the base of each of the third pair of legs. One male can service five or more females.

How do you transport live marron?

You will either reach your bag limit or eventually tire and head for bed, and at this stage the live marron can be kept together in the wet hessian sack and put in an esky to stop them escaping overnight.

Is there Marron in Moore River?

As well as the Moore River, which enters the ocean at Guilderton, marron waters include the Collie River (upstream of the Australind Bypass Rd and downstream of the Wellington Dam wall, and upstream of the Mungalup Road Bridge), Deep, Gardner, Warren, Donnelly, Blackwood, Capel and Preston rivers and their tributaries, …

Can you kayak in Wellington Dam?

Want to feel the freedom and tranquility of paddling along the Collie River, the Wellington Dam or one of our stunning blue lakes? Hire a kayak and head off on your own, or we can provide transfers to and from your chosen location. All of our services and packages are customisable.

What size do Marron have to be?

Commonly 17-21cm and 150-250g, though they are the largest of the species and can reach 38.5cm in body length and 2.2kg.

What fish can you catch in Moore River?

Popular species caught off beaches at Moore River include Bream, Whiting, Flathead, Herring, Tailor, Shark and Mulloway.

What fish can you catch at Moore River?

Go fishing

Sit on the banks of the Moore River and snag some black bream upstream. It can also be fished from a boat or kayak. When the rivermouth is open, fish for herring or mulloway. Or go beach fishing at Ledge Point, Caraban, and Quinns Rocks, where you may catch tailor, herring, whiting, flathead and mulloway.

Is Moore River good for fishing?

Moore River is a great fishing destination for families as the calm waters provide a safe place to fish for beginners and children.

Is it safe to swim in Moore River?

Natural waterways like Moore River can contain many forms of bacteria, algae and amoeba. Swimming and/or swallowing water contaminated with high levels of microbiological contamination can put you at risk of illness such as gastroenteritis, skin irritations, or respiratory, ear and eye infections.

How do you catch bream in Moore River?

Can dogs swim at Moore River?

Dogs are allowed, and there were several, but discretion is needed as there are a lot of children around.

Can you drive on the beach at Guilderton?

It’s not advised to drive along the beach as its quite narrow in places, also you can’t actually drive the entire way along the beach as there is a lime stone cliff half way. If you choose to drive along parts of the beach know the tides.