Biologists are monitoring an Australian crayfish that surprisingly showed up in Texas, fearing it could threaten local ...

Crawfish is now stealing the show at many seafood restaurants on the Coast, and owners believe the 2025 season is a promising one.

Mudbugs owner Matt Coulon said the cold weather is going to cause a little later start, compared to a more “normal season” prior to 2024. Ponds are currently frozen, so they won’t be able to start ...

“Since crawfish are cold blooded, their bodies slow down and ... But the deeper the water in the pond, the more insulated the crawfish are when burrowing down, Fontenot said.

but the good thing is that the water temperature is not as cold as our air temperature. It takes longer for water to change temperature than it does the air,” said Todd Fontenot, crawfish extension ...

it’s not enough enticement for them to move that far in the cold water to get to the trap.” The reduced supply of crawfish on the market could lead to higher prices for consumers eager to ...

The cold weather is also taking a toll on one of Louisiana's and Southeast Texas' favorite tradition, crawfish season. "This week is a great example of the weather crippling the supply," said ...

HOUSTON — Now that we’re thawing out after the snow and hard freeze across the Houston area, so are the crawfish. During cold temperatures, crawfish either die or just won’t come out of the mud.

Freezing temperatures this week could have a significant impact on Louisiana’s crawfish population and the industry. Farmers are already seeing the effects of the cold weather, which has slowed ...

When it gets cold outside and snow begins to fall, people hunker down and so do crawfish. In early December, some Louisiana restaurants started serving up the boiled Gulf Coast delicacy ...