Blue Swimmer Crab
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. - Personal daily bag limit: 20 – combined limit with Sand Crabs.
- Daily boat limit when 3 or more people are crabbing on board: 60 – combined limit with 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.
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Page Last Reviewed: 09 Jan 2025