crab/lobster size

[codhead26]

hi all b4 i put pots out i need to no the mininum size of both.is there some sort of gauge to buy to mesure them dot want fisherie on my back

 

[mark]

unless they've been changed, lobster 87mm carapace length - thats the measure from its nose to the end of the body where the tail starts, measure along its back

130mm for crabs

 

[jason]

make sure you get your leisure licence and pot tags etc. there has been a thread on here before sure if you search for it - it will answer all your questions.

this may help

North East Sea Fisheries Committee - Work and Objectives

 

[codhead26]

crabs

crabs

hi mate ive got my limited shell fish licence not worth the risk

 

[codhead26]

crab size

crab size

hi is the crab size measurment horozontal or vertical