Lobsters

[brettmann86]

Hey guys kinda curious to have a crack at trapping lobsters was thinking broken bay and the surrounds might be worth a shot but where and how do you get them

Not asking for specific spots just what to look for and what kinda trap

[Catchin Jack]

I've always used standard lobster pot, plenty of weight in it and usually fill it with left overs of fish i've caught.

If you're dropping them from a boat check your sounder and look for rocky/weedy bottom with sandy patches, it's hit and miss unless you really get into the water and see what's on the bottom and then placing your pots manually. Depths vary from 3m-15m.

[Mr Squidy]

I've always used standard lobster pot, plenty of weight in it and usually fill it with left overs of fish i've caught.

If you're dropping them from a boat check your sounder and look for rocky/weedy bottom with sandy patches, it's hit and miss unless you really get into the water and see what's on the bottom and then placing your pots manually. Depths vary from 3m-15m.

Just been reading the NSW fisheries website on the use of lobster traps as i'm also currious on giving them a try some time, for a rec fisho you're not allowed to use them in water deeper than 10m. I reckon you'd be bloody unlucky if they pinged you on that basis but worth knowing.

When deploying the trap is it best to leave it in over night or will you get them day time also?

Rich

[MikeR]

Whilst I don't trap them, I do snorkel and hand catch lobster a lot.

These guys like the cooler water and you'll find that most have moved off by now. They start to show up end of May and I've found that the peak of the season is later in Aug and Sep both for numbers and for size.

All but gone now- with only a very few real stragglers still around. That said, I know some guys that seem to find them all through the year.

10m is more than adequate for fishing them. At the height of the season, you can find them in knee-high water. The deepest I've ever found one is about 6m... so you've got plenty of scope there.

In terms of habitat, Jack is spot on... kelp and the dark brown weeds on or near rocks are great! Up in your neck of the woods, the headlands and corners of all the northern beaches will produce.

You'll find best results on moonlss nights (either new moon or heavily overcast) - but they do come out to feed on all but full moon. And during new moon periods, even during the day (but unusual).

A tip for you... crays are all programmed the same. If you find a hole that produces for you, take a mark and drop your traps in the same spot a few days/weeks later and you're in with a chance!

Good luck with it, and let us know how you go!

PM with any other questions. I'd be happy to help.

Mike

[5ky]

i caught one with a fishing line lol in the harbour... it would be in about 3-4m water lol

havnt been back since then though.... will give it a another try, maybe get another lobster

[stevefish]

is terry hill a member, he was good at finding them. he found them all the time in broken bay, usually early in the morning on days no one else could catch them.

[mimyo]

is terry hill a member, he was good at finding them. he found them all the time in broken bay, usually early in the morning on days no one else could catch them.

:risata: :Funny-Post:

[Noodles]

Beat me to it. He can catch them from his front yard overlooking The Rip, (or at least within a couple of kms anyway). Duh, I made a mishtake. I fought vey washh mine.

[charzy87]

I would love to go looking for lobster to if anyone is keen to try count me in