What is Crayfish?
Crayfish are freshwater crustaceans resembling small lobsters. In some locations, they are also known as crawfish, craydids, crawdaddies, crawdads, freshwater lobsters, mountain lobsters, rock lobsters, mudbugs, baybugs or yabbies. Taxonomically, they are members of the superfamilies Astacoidea and Parastacoidea.
How Much Is Crayfish In south Africa?
Our crayfish is caught off the West Coast of South Africa by artisanal fishermen. They weight 260grams + and are perfect to braai or for curry.
Is selling crayfish illegal in South Africa?
According to legislation, it is an offence to be in possession of red swamp crayfish and if a person is found to be in possession, such a person can be fined up to R10 million and/or a prison sentence upon conviction.
Is crawfish available in South Africa?
Freshwater crayfish do not naturally occur in Africa and a large number of species occur in Europe, America and Australia.
The red swamp crayfish, also known as the Louisiana crayfish that was discovered in the Goldfields is indigenous to northern Mexico and south-east United States of America.
What is the legal size for crayfish in South Africa?
WCRL may be caught between 08h00 until 16h00 daily during fishing times. The bag limit is four per person, per day and the size restriction is 80mm carapace length.
Is it legal to catch crayfish in South Africa?
Fishing, spearfishing, boating and crayfish licenses (amongst others) are available from any Post Office in South Africa. Crayfish:
1 November – end February (bag limit is 8 crayfish per person/license.) 1. Closed season: 1 November to the last day of February of the following year, both dates inclusive.
How many crayfish are you allowed to catch?
The recreational bag limit of six crayfish per person will be changed before October, said Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash.
How do you catch crayfish in South Africa?
There are a number of methods to catch crayfish. The most popular for the recreational fisherman is to dive for them. Swimming around in the kelp beds and looking under submerged rocks to see a feeler sticking out is the way it is done.
How long does fresh crayfish last in the freezer?
The crayfish can be placed in freezer bags, plastic containers, or wrapped in Clingfilm. Label and date the crayfish (make a note of whether it’s cooked or uncooked!) The crayfish will keep well in the freezer for around two months.