Fish IDSpot prawn
Know your fish
- Reddish-brown with white spots on the tail segments and white horizontal bars on the head
- Large; up to 25 cm including antennae
Looks like: Coonstripe and humpback shrimp are smaller with different stripes; they count toward the same limit.
OK to keep
- 125/day; max 4 traps per person
Must release
- Any prawn carrying eggs under the tail, immediately
Best months
May, June
Rules
Release egg-bearing prawns. Max 4 traps per fisher. Check the seasonal prawn closure page before setting.
Fishing licences across Canada
Rig to tie
Where to catch Spot prawn near you 
