The seasonal closure of the Peel-Harvey Estuary to crabbing ended on 31 October. However, remember that the crabs in Cockburn Sound are still protected from fishing until 14 December (inclusive).
I think crab wise it must be quiet around rockingham , I haven't seen the pro crab boat "Timezone" at bent street for ages (I go down there a couple of times a day) , but he may be launching at another ramp as it is a nightmare getting out from bent st at the moment
crasny1
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Mandurah - Yes
But small mostly. Its a struggle to get the lehal ones. Will report after this weekend. NEED to get the boat out after the bathroom reno.
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grantarctic1
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From fisheries
Cockburn Sound crab closure
The seasonal closure of the Peel-Harvey Estuary to crabbing ended on 31 October. However, remember that the crabs in Cockburn Sound are still protected from fishing until 14 December (inclusive).
They should be turning up in the river soon .
Tradewind
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A few weeks back I was
A few weeks back I was cruising through the sound in the 2m weed/sand areas
The wind was down and you could see multitudes of big blues who'd actually look up at the boat and put their claws up
It'll go off for crabs this year in the sound once the ban lifts
steve100
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Hopefully put the boat in
Hopefully put the boat in this Sunday in the southern part of the eustury will report what I see in the shallows
crasny1
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Same plan Steve
Launch from Bouvard jetty and see what's about. Mostly going to the flats for some whiting poppering just opposite Bouvard (Parkridge)
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gdupagne
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cheers got a few weeks left
cheers got a few weeks left up north then ill be keen to go for a dive and see whats around
MandurahMatt
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went yesterday in Mandurah
went yesterday in Mandurah one keeper out of 30 + crabs in drop nets.
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Mike17
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west side of causway
I'm thinking of having a look on the western side of the Garden island causeway there must be some come under the bridge.
Was out with the kids looking for whiting on the southern flats and pulled up 3 nice blues.
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meglodon
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Mandurah crabs
You will do a lot better on the crabs down here after Christmas both in size and numbers
Mike17
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Warnbro
We got 4 size ones in Warnbro Sound a few weeks ago.
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petermac
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i think it is quite
I think crab wise it must be quiet around rockingham , I haven't seen the pro crab boat "Timezone" at bent street for ages (I go down there a couple of times a day) , but he may be launching at another ramp as it is a nightmare getting out from bent st at the moment
crasny1
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update
went on Saturday as the wind looked better than Sunday
Managed 2 strings but because it was boring changed tact and went fishing in the cut.
We had 2 size berried Jenny's, and about 20 very little ones to show for the effort.
Probably best to wait.
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