The invention discloses a method for breeding cherax quadricarinatus. The method includes the steps of preparation of a breeding pond, putting of cherax quadricarinatus seeds, breeding management andbreeding pond management, people pay attention to preparation work of the breeding pond before putting of the cherax quadricarinatus seeds and water quality optimization, and an external environment suitable for growth of cherax quadricarinatus is created; in addition, people pay attention to selecting and using of cherax quadricarinatus fodder. In the method, the fodder which is prepared from fish meal, barley pest powder, earthworm powder, shrimp shell meal, bean pulp, peanut meal, corn flour, wheat flour, soybean phospholipids, bone meal, lysine, methionine, multi-vitamins, composite mineral substances and other substances is selected and used, and is comprehensive in nutrient, has a remarkable promotion effect on growth of cherax quadricarinatus, the cost for breeding is low, breedingbenefits are remarkable, and the method is suitable for application and popularization of breeding of cherax quadricarinatus.