Gulf Islands Prawning

[teppit1]

Other than the areas west of Thetis are there good areas to prawn in the Gulf Islands given that a lot of areas are shallower than the standard 250-350' prawn range? Without giving up your honey holes, how shallow do you guys catch them?

 

[Howzer]

I've caught prawns in around 180 ft, an overnight set mind you. You're more often to get side-stripe shrimp at those depths though...

 

[seachicken]

185' is my target depth. I have never done well at any other depth in the islands but never prawn Tent, West of Thetis areas. I have 2 primary areas that are very different and far apart and 185' is still my number and I feel I do well. As for what @Howzer said I get a lot more shrimp if in the mud, I assume I'm on rock when I get all prawns based on the gear being cleaner. No overnight sets required. 220' in the holes in the mud get you crabs.

 

[teppit1]

Good info, thanks