Mild Temperatures Could Mean An Early Start To Crawfish Season

Last winter we had to deal with ice, snow, sleet, frozen bridges, and not enough crawfish. It appears as though we might be getting a bit of a break on at least the crawfish this winter as temperatures have been milder than last year.

This is important because it allows for the crawfish to grow bigger during the winter months. Dr. Greg Lutz  a specialist with the LSU Ag Center in Aquaculture explained the Louisiana Radio Network  how these milder temperatures and dry conditions the past few months are good for consumers.

"When there's no rain, the mama crawfish stay down with their babies so they don't even begin to grow until they come up into the ponds,"

This combination of better than average weather conditions will give the crawfish season a jump start. That means hungry crawfish connoisseurs should begin to find the tasty treats a lot more plentiful and bountiful in the coming months.