THE Peel-Harvey Estuary is now open for blue swimmer crab fishing after a two-month closure.
THE Peel-Harvey Estuary is now open for blue swimmer crab fishing after a two-month closure.
The seasonal crabbing closure in the estuary from September 1 to October 31 for both recreational and commercial fishers helps to manage the state of stocks.
Fishers are reminded the minimum legal size for blue swimmer crabs is 127mm across the widest part of the shell with a limit of 10 crabs per person per day.
For further information on crabbing rules, go to fish.wa.gov.au/Species/Blue-Swimmer-Crabs/Pages/Blue-Swimmer-Crab-Recreational-Fishing.aspx
