Species profile
White River Crayfish
Procambarus acutus
Identify White River Crayfish (Procambarus acutus) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 15 jurisdictions.
At a glance
White River Crayfish (Procambarus acutus) is an IUCN Least Concern crustacean regulated in 18 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 20 (Montana); the most generous is 150 (Missouri).
Confirmed by 1,225 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Texas, Ontario, and Massachusetts the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Native to river drainages across the south-central and southeastern United States.
- Adults typically reach 3–4 inches (7–10 cm) in body length.
- Widely used as fishing bait for bass, catfish, and other freshwater gamefish.
- Molts its entire exoskeleton multiple times per year as it grows.
- Can tolerate a wide range of water temperatures and oxygen levels.
Where White River Crayfish are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for White River Crayfish
Background
Procambarus acutus, the white river crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is found in North America.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's White River Crayfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is White River Crayfish?
White River Crayfish (Procambarus acutus) is an IUCN Least Concern crustacean regulated in 18 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for White River Crayfish?
White River Crayfish is Procambarus acutus.
Is White River Crayfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — White River Crayfish has fishing regulations in 15 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify White River Crayfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes White River Crayfish along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.