Origin

Eastern are found from Bass Strait east to Rockhampton and are an important fishery off Queensland and NSW, and to a lesser extent Victoria.

Season

Available year round with peaks from February to June. 

Size and Weight

Commonly 40-50g and 10-30cm body length. Eastern can grow to 30cm.

Price

High priced, with larger prawns fetching the highest prices and Western and Redspot generally cheaper than Eastern.