farmshooter Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 hello, just want tpo pick your brains, basicly i live on a farm that we own, and we have a river which we own, but we dont own the fishing rights. so can i put crayfish traps in the river? as crayfish are a pest? thanks FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 hello, just want tpo pick your brains, basicly i live on a farm that we own, and we have a river which we own, but we dont own the fishing rights. so can i put crayfish traps in the river? as crayfish are a pest? thanks FS I looked at this and tried to get a permit the answer came back that traps could also catch native crays (even though we dont have any) not just the signal from USA so they said no, I said how would you catch someone if they just did it he said it would be very hard we dont have many ground staff and if it was well hidden the chances are very slim.......... this pleased pavman who ate crayfish butties with lime butter and salad a short time later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie10 Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 It's the use of traps that are a problem because of by-catch. If there is enough there a pole a peice of string and some bacon gets you passed most of the restrictions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignoel Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 in all the years i was doing it i never got questiond by anyone .i did get a pat on the back from some fishermen thou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Regardles of wether you own the fishing rights or not, you will have to get a licence from the Environment agency to trap crayfish. even though the American Crayfish are a pest they cannot be trapped legally without the licence. Edited April 8, 2011 by peck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I know over 20 people who catch these horrid things and eat them-getting a licence is a waste of time in most parts of the country cos theres no native crays left.I believe that ,with a licence,you are only permitted on one particular stretch of water and you have to log/identify your catch.Catch as many as you can-use fish heads from your local fishmonger as bait and get the dam things out of the water-but dont make the mistake of offering them your finger-thems aint friendly critters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) 3 pots,1 rabbit carcass delivers 200 crays plus. Red signal crayfish of course, thats all there are round here. The river beds crawl with them. I got a licence from the EA - no hassle, just have to release and record any bycatch and of course the targetted signal crayfish. Very tasty harvest and theres an inexhaustible supply, unfortunately. Duncan PS anglers have thanked me for my efforts too. Edited April 8, 2011 by The Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 As with so many things in life I would say just do it if people complain then get a licence but the chances are that no one will complain they may well thank you for getting rid of the things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 If you use nets and stay with them you do not require a license. Any scraps of old food will lure these delicious tasty pests. A bicycle wheel with the spokes removed and a net attached to the holes makes an easy way of catching these pests. Leave overnight in fresh clean water and drop into boiling water the next day. A great way to spend time with the kids (not only kids, adults as well if a pub nearby). With the grandson I had 108 in an hour with 4 x 10" nets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Are there crayfish around the Manchester area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 You will find it hard to beat a well-prepared crayfish stir-fry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I could quite fancy a bit of crayfishing, sounds like fun and a nice dinner at the end of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Are there crayfish around the Manchester area? YES Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 If you use nets and stay with them you do not require a license.Any scraps of old food will lure these delicious tasty pests. A bicycle wheel with the spokes removed and a net attached to the holes makes an easy way of catching these pests. Leave overnight in fresh clean water and drop into boiling water the next day. A great way to spend time with the kids (not only kids, adults as well if a pub nearby). With the grandson I had 108 in an hour with 4 x 10" nets. I'm afraid the EA thinks differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 So where in Manchester area will I find the little darlings, I've had a look in Rochdale canal but can only find shopping trolleys and stolen cars :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerboy Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I'm afraid the EA thinks differently I have checked with the water bailiffs at the River Lee at Hertford, and they confirm no license required if you are in attendance of the nets at all times. If you use a trap and leave it unattended a licence is required. First outing next week, Easter holidays, out with the grandkids I will let everyone know how I get on, the water is warming nicely now and the Crayfish are starting to get active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 So where in Manchester area will I find the little darlings, I've had a look in Rochdale canal but can only find shopping trolleys and stolen cars :blink: You must be using a trap with too large a hole if all you are getting in them is shopping trolleys and stolen cars. try a trap with smaller mesh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duncan Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I have checked with the water bailiffs at the River Lee at Hertford, and they confirm no license required if you are in attendance of the nets at all times. If you use a trap and leave it unattended a licence is required. First outing next week, Easter holidays, out with the grandkids I will let everyone know how I get on, the water is warming nicely now and the Crayfish are starting to get active. Thanks for clarifying Terry: I had the wrong end of the stick (for a change ). Have fun with the kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 they about in south wales ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peck Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Here's some of the evil little beauties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksdad Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Peck, I asked a couple of local 12 year olds to go and get me 'whats in the canal ' Thats what they came back with, plus a mobile number for any Class A's I want Now, any ideas which rivers around here have got them? Fancy having a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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