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Hi,
The Rideau is literally crawling with crayfish. I was fishing behind Carleton U., and the crayfish were as thick as blackflies in season. A couple even crawled up my leg - and they were pretty damn big.
I later learned they're an invasive species of crayfish - the rusty crayfish. They're big enough to make it worthwhile to trap them and do a crayfish boil shore lunch!
Cheers,
Neil
You found some Rusty Crayfish? Mind sharing the locations? :)
I have fished Rideau / Jock and hardly seen any
Alright, I think you're having a bit of fun with me. I'm just getting back to the outdoors, and I really was surprised how many there were.Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
I didn't realize my comment would shout: "Look at the new guy!" :p ;)
Cheers,
Neil
Sorry I was not trying to poke fun at you. I have just never seen very large cray fish but I know the invasive ones can grow large.
The ones I have seen are only the small native ones. Those large invasive ones can still be eaten.
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Originally Posted by neilselden
Hi,Quote:
Originally Posted by greatwhite
Oh! I really thought you were teasing me. No worries even if you were, it's all good. :-)
I was right behind Carleton U, at the time. The buggers were 3-4" long!
Cheers,
Neil
So down off the Rideau Canal Pathway. Actually I have never been down there. When I have time I will try to check it out.
Curious to know whether it's safe to eat fresh water crayfish.Quote:
Originally Posted by neilselden
It most certainly is, I use to eat them a few times when I went to College in Lindsay.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BO5rP-eUYSs&t=25s
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Originally Posted by walkinandsittin
As a kid, I spent many a summer day fishing the Rideau River around Billing’s Bridge. I have vivid memories catching crawdads under the bridge.
That is a lot of work for one bite. Hate to have to live on them little critters.
rodmcd