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.
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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.
Is there fish in Moogerah dam?
Australian bass
Golden perchMary River codBarramundi
Moogerah Dam/Fish
The dam is stocked with Australian bass, golden perch, Mary River cod and silver perch. In 2017/18, 55,476 Australian bass and 46,227 golden perch were stocked from SIPS permit sales.
How do you catch the red claw in a dam?
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. Leave it for a few hours, ideally overnight, before returning to the pot and claiming your prize!
What does red claw look like?
Red claw crayfish is native to Queensland, Northern Territory and Papua New Guinea river systems. Mature males have a distinctive red patch on each of their large claws and grow up to 9 cm in length. Juveniles and female red claw crayfish do not have red claws. They have a smooth body which is greenish in colour.
How much does Red Claw cost?
Market and trade Redclaw are commonly marketed in 20g size grades ranging from 30-50g (at approximately US$9.50/kg) to >120g (at approximately US$18.00/kg).
How long do red claw take to grow?
Redclaw show rapid and relatively uniform growth in the wild, reaching 150-300g in 2 years; under semi-intensive culture they reach 50-60g in 9 months, and growth is more variable.
Can you swim at Moogerah Dam?
At Lake Moogerah you can enjoy: BBQs and picnics • playgrounds • camping (at private campgrounds) • walking and running trails • swimming (in the designated swimming area) • canoeing, kayaking and rowing • sailing • fishing (permit required) • motorised boats • water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding and tubing.
What is the current level of Moogerah Dam?
| Dam | Full supply volume (ML) | Current volume (ML) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Nerang View historical dam levels | 6, 705 ML | 6, 733 ML |
| Maroon View historical dam levels | 44, 319 ML | 44, 677 ML |
| Moogerah View historical dam levels | 83, 765 ML | 87, 526 ML |
| Nindooinbah View historical dam levels | 208 ML | 264 ML |
What does red claw taste like?
Has a sweet, delicate flavour, low oiliness and moist, firm flesh, which is translucent when raw and white with orange tinges when cooked.
Do red claw dig holes?
Red claw will occasionally dig shallow depressions or short burrows. When burrowing does occur, it is usually in the deeper portions of the pond and does not damage dams or levees. Another major difference between red claw and native crayfish is the water temperature requirement.