HOW TO FISH FOR PRAWNS AND CRUSTACEANS

How to fish for prawns and crustaceans

Fishing for prawn and crustaceans can be enjoyed at the falling tide, and at the beginning of the rising tide. Here are the two techniques.

There are 2 techniques for prawn fishing, following the foreshore. Find these techniques explained below.

Different places, different techniques

Discover our equipment tips for different tidal fishing locations.

  • HOW TO FISH FOR PRAWNS AND CRUSTACEANS

    Sandy foreshore

    On a sandy foreshore, you primarily enter the water, wearing waders, with a plastic basket, in order to use Pousseux nets: Prawn nets and push nets.

    The difference between these 2 products lies in the format, with different sizes.

    Think about taking a shrimp riddle in line with the regulations in force in your region.

  • HOW TO FISH FOR PRAWNS AND CRUSTACEANS

    Rocky foreshore

    On a rocky foreshore, you should use havenets and drift nets in order to easily pass under the rocks to dislodge any prawns or crabs. In terms of longevity, it’s better to use a product with a built-in mesh and protective casing, in order to avoid it deteriorating quickly.

    On this type of shore, you can also fish for crabs with a hook or a sabre, to lift stones and dislodge crustaceans... Be careful with your fingers, and take a pair of gloves.

HOW TO FISH FOR PRAWNS AND CRUSTACEANS

David

Decathlon sales rep and avid fisher

I hope that my advice will help you make the most of our amazing fisher's playground, safely and respectfully in regard to the environment and resources.