Find the right time to get your crawfish.
The length of the season also depends on your location.
Louisiana’s crawfish season stretches a bit longer than the Texas season.
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What Is Crawfish?
Let’s start with the basics: What is crawfish?
Crawfish are found in fresh waters and reside in swamps, rivers, and lakes.
The mostpopular commercialcrawfish are the red swamp and white river crawfish.
Its unique flavor makes this seafood popular for Southern staples such as gumbo and traditional boils.
When To Buy Crawfish?
Crawfish season can last from November to July, especially during an exceptionally warm and wet winter.
An easy way to remember when crawfish are in season is to time them by the holidays.
In warm and wet years, crawfish may be available in time for Christmas.
But it’s the Lenten season, especially Easter, when crawfish season hits full swing.
What Impacts When To Purchase Crawfish?
According toFarm Progress, cold weather is a major contributor to crawfish supplies.
When temperatures sink below 60 degrees, crawfish become less active and less likely to bait into traps.
In colder temperatures, crawfish, like other crustaceans, burrow into the mud for a dormant state.
Crawfish supplies factor into the best time to purchase this delicious seafood.
When crawfish farms are overcrowded, the size of these fish decreases.
