Second crayfishing championship held at Svētupe and Jaunupe rivers

The second crayfishing championship along the Svētupe and Jaunupe rivers featured a varied scene: participants used different baits, regularly checked their trapping equipment, and sought out new spots. The event gathered both seasoned crayfishers and novices, including families with children. While some enjoyed the competitive atmosphere, others admitted before the start that they came solely to win. A key objective of the championship is to help remove the invasive signal crayfish, which has spread widely in the Svētupe river, threatening the local ecosystem. The competition is organized to promote crayfishing skills while addressing the invasive species problem.