PRAWN STARS

Prawns have been described as the cockroaches of marine environments. These abundant invertebrates form a major part of the diet of a wide range of fish, and they are fast breeding and very resilient.

In south east Queensland from late summer through autumn in southern Moreton Bay there is a run of banana prawns, and when the prawns are on they are a major target for many boaties.

The prawn schools are easily located with a good echo sounder and can be in shallow water less than a metre or as deep as 20 metres.

Using a good cast net designed