Fun fact – Redclaw are primarily vegetarian, so the best bait to use is overripe fruits such as rockmelon, kiwifruit and watermelon. You can also use pumpkin, potatoes and peas. When it comes to catching redclaw, put the bait in the pot, close it up and throw it in the water, followed up the float.

What is the best Red Claw bait?

Fun fact – Redclaw are primarily vegetarian, so the best bait to use is overripe fruits such as rockmelon, kiwifruit and watermelon. You can also use pumpkin, potatoes and peas. When it comes to catching redclaw, put the bait in the pot, close it up and throw it in the water, followed up the float.

How long do red claw crayfish take to grow?

growth at temperatures ranging from 70 to 90oF. Red claw can reach a weight of 2 to 4 ounces (50 to 100+ grams) in a seven-month growing season while native crayfish normally grow to about 1 to 1 1/2 ounces (20 to 35 grams) during a growing season.

Can you eat Australian red claw crayfish?

Redclaw Crayfish is considered a delicacy in Australia with the texture and flavor of the flesh comparing favorably with other commonly eaten marine crustaceans.

Where can I find red claw crayfish?

There are currently 9 approved aquaculture facilities in NSW that culture redclaw crayfish. These facilities are located in the council areas of Richmond Valley, Clarence Valley, Kempsy Shire, Port Macquarie-Hastings and Camden.

How big do red claw grow?

Relatively large freshwater crayfish, smooth lustrous deep blue to green shell, with males exhibiting bright red colouring on the margins of their large claws. Males can reach a maximum weight of 500g and females 400g.

How do you look after red claw crayfish?

Redclaw are omnivorous with a diet that includes small invertebrates and aquatic plants. They will act as a scavenger in the aquarium, eating any food that comes to rest on the bottom. Supplement their diet with a quality sinking pellet, flake food and dried algae.

Can you catch red claw in winter?

Red claw tend to become dormant during winter months although considerable quantities are still caught. The best results will be achieved when the water temperature reaches 28 degrees or above. Red claw prefer to feed at night, although they can be easily caught during the day, especially in deeper water.

How long does it take a crayfish to grow to full size?

Crawfish reach adult size in 3-4 months and its life span is 3-8 years long. Once they reach maturity, they seek out a mate and the crawfish life cycle begins all over again. The life cycle of a crawfish plays an important role in the food chain. They are the predator as well as the prey.

How big do Redclaw grow?

The male is larger than the female reaching a maximum of 25 cm in length and weight up to 600g. In their native range, Redclaw inhabit a diversity of freshwater habitats including still ponds, small creeks, isolated rock pools and fast flowing rivers.