Where can I see Signal Crayfish?

[Yashca]

I am located in Scarborough, and round here all we get is the native white-clawed crayfish. I was wondering where in Yorkshire was the nearest place that signal crayfish were present so that I could go see some. I know it might seem weird that I am interested in the introduced crayfish, but I am a big fan of crustaceans in general, and I wouldn't mind adding another species to my 'seen' list.

Please let me know.

[meinchewster]

haha "all we get round here are Native Crayfish"

maybe you dont realize how lucky you are? or understand the significance of your local crustys

[caernerch]

when you find some you can enjoy them twice - as a new tick and panfried with garlic butter.
"preserve britain's wildlife eat a feral a day"
caernerch

[Yashca]

Originally Posted by meinchewster

haha "all we get round here are Native Crayfish"

maybe you dont realize how lucky you are? or understand the significance of your local crustys

Or maybe when I said 'I know it might seem weird that I am interested in the introduced crayfish' I was trying to preempt a response such as yours.

Yes, I know it good that there are native crayfish around here, and I am lucky to see them, as I often do.

But, as I am a 'big fan' of crustaceans in general, I would like to be able to see some signals.

I went down to the Humber last summer to go catch Mitten crabs just so I could see them. Not native, not as important as white-clawed crayfish, but interesting to see.

[davecatt]

I believe there are a few sites in the Yorkshire Dales that have a problem with them, Warth Dale might be worth a try, but don't forget you need permission to trap them