Blue Swimmer Crab
Female Blue Swimmer Crab with external eggs are totally protected and must be returned to the water immediately.
Blue Swimmer Crab are measured across the carapace from the base of the largest spines.
Fishing limits
Minimum size: 11 cm measured across the carapace from the base of the largest spines. All crabs must be measured as soon as they are caught and any undersize crabs immediately returned to the water.
| Fishing zone | Daily bag limit | Daily boat limit |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Gulf | 20 | 60 |
| Gulf St Vincent and Kangaroo Island | 20 | 60 |
| All other waters | 20 | 60 |
Bag and boat limits are for combined numbers of both Blue Swimmer Crabs and Sand Crabs.
Restrictions
Females with external eggs are totally protected and must be returned to the water immediately if caught.
Baiting
When using hoop nets or drop nets in marine waters (including from a jetty or boat) you:
- can use fish or fish based products in hoop nets or drop nets
- cannot use any type of meat, chicken or other poultry in hoop nets or drop nets.
See the bait and berley guidelines for more information.
More information
Learn how to measure blue swimmer crabs across the carapace (shell) to ensure that they are bigger than 11cm. All undersized crabs must be returned to the water immediately.