Survey Shows Crawfish Income Down, Season Shortened

Results from a survey of crawfish producers show that decreased demand for their product is resulting in lost income of about $ 500 an acre and a season that could end about 40 days sooner than usual in some cases.

A Holiday Crawfish Tradition Lives On in New Orleans

April 13, 2020 Reuters

One of the foods synonymous with the city of New Orleans is crawfish, which just happens to be a Holy Week staple as well.

Crawfish Farmers Urged Not to Drain Ponds Yet Despite Drop in Sales

Crawfish producer Allen McLain’s business has dropped dramatically because of the coronavirus’ impact on the restaurant business.

Seafood Dealers Say Crawfish Season Could be Among Best Ever

Thanks to a plentiful supply and prices dropping, Erik Donnaud of the Seafood Pot in Destrehan expects one of the best years for crawfish that he’s ever seen.

High Mississippi River Brings Unexpected Crawfish Population Explosion

July 8, 2019 John Snell, WVUE

This year’s crawfish season might stretch just a little bit longer thanks to an unexpected find — crawfish by the thousands being harvested on the east bank of Plaquemines Parish.