Freshwater shrimp in winter.

[April Fool]

Hi all
I read an article once where it stated that you can get shrimp in deeper water during the colder months. Has anyone tried this? I have picked up the odd one in winter when targeting other things but have never made an effort to target them.
Cheers
Team Crustacean!
Can't be stuffed digging worms!

[Redhunter]

I just assumed they'd bury in and hibernate, much like yabbies. There's always one way to find out mate...give it a try and see

[Bugatti]

Hi all
I read an article once where it stated that you can get shrimp in deeper water during the colder months. Has anyone tried this? I have picked up the odd one in winter when targeting other things but have never made an effort to target them.
Cheers
Team Crustacean!
Can't be stuffed digging worms!

Not sure about Shrimp Jim, but as far as crustaceans go, here in SA the Blue Crab season is normally in months with an "r" , , , , September to April. Now notwithstanding some stragglers to the season, they are normally seen as non existent in winter.

But here's the kicker, they are around out deeper for those willing to try and know where to go. I know of two blokes who catch them all year round and in decent numbers , , , , but out deep. So, Shrimp being crustaceans might (with what you have heard) be out deeper. Would like to hear how you go if you do give it a crack.

Cheers, Bug

[Bugatti]

Cheers
Team Crustacean!

Can't be stuffed digging worms!

Here's a young Bugatti with a Sister Bugatti and a Dad Bugatti digging up worms in Port River SA

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Cheers, Bug