PRAWN SPECIES FAQ

Why can’t I buy the small river prawns anymore?

Due to the white spot prawn disease in Morten Bay, Clarence River and Evans Head, there is a control order in place meaning we’re not permitted to catch or transport prawns from these areas to be used as bait. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the NSW and QLD fisheries websites.

Why are your prawns cooked?

Our prawns are not cooked. Please see a description of the prawn species we’re now supplying below:

Coral Prawn –White coral prawns are from Carnarvon/Shark Bay and red coral prawns are caught in the Exmouth Gulf. They are a hard-shell prawn.

For best results anglers remove shell and head when baiting their hook.

Area used: Estuary and beach.

Target Species: Bream, Dart, Flathead, Leatherjacket.

Banana Prawn – The Banana prawns are sourced from North Queensland and The Gulf. They are a medium shell prawn.

Area used: Estuary and reefs.

Target Species: Bream, Leather Jacket, Snapper, Coral Trout.

Endeavour Prawn – The Endeavour prawns are sourced from North

Queensland and the Gulf. They are a soft/medium shell prawn.

Area used: Estuary and reefs.

Target Species: Bream, Leather Jacket, Snapper, Coral Trout.

Royal Red Prawn – The Royal Red prawns are sourced in Deep

waters off the coast of Wollongong They are a soft/medium shell

prawn.

Area used: Estuary, beach, and reefs.

Target Species: Bream, Dart, Flathead, Leatherjacket and Snapper.