Seasonal (8 Jan - 5 Feb only)

Marron

Cherax spp.

Also known as: Freshwater crayfish

DPIRD Category Crustacean
Peak Season January (open season)
Difficulty Beginner
Fight Rating ★☆☆☆☆
Marron

Regulations & Limits

CRUSTACEAN

Limits by Bioregion

West Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
South Coast N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Gascoyne N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
Pilbara N/A
Species not commonly found in this region
North Coast (Kimberley) N/A
Species not commonly found in this region

ℹ️ Regulations can change. Always verify current rules at rules.fish.wa.gov.au

Size & Weight

Typical Size15-25 cm body
Max Size38 cm body
Typical Weight100-300 g
Max Weight600 g+

Habitat

Where: Freshwater rivers, streams, farm dams and reservoirs in the south-west

Depth: 0-5m

ID Features: Large freshwater crayfish, dark brown to black, smooth shell, large claws

Season

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Peak Available Poor

Peak: January (open season) | Water Temp: 15-25°C

How to Catch Marron

1

Drop netting / Scoop netting

Setup

  • Line: N/A
  • Leader: N/A

Best Baits

  • Meat scraps
  • Cat food
  • Chicken

Eating Quality

★★★★★ Excellent

Flesh: Sweet, delicate white tail meat

Best cooked: Boiled, grilled tail, garlic butter

The Fight

★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

N/A. Caught by drop net or scoop net. Open season: 12 noon 8 Jan to 12 noon 5 Feb.

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