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There is a story that when the Acadians came to Louisiana, the lobsters followed them all the way here. It was such a long journey, the lobsters grew smaller and smaller and finally became the crawfish we catch in our bayous and ponds today. Thi… Read more
The picture in this article shows what a pond looks like when crawfish molting is taking place. An oily film floats at the top of the water and starts to become more visible as the wind pushes it together at the edges of the fields.
Crawfish must she… Read more
LSU Ag Center Newsletter dated June 8, 2021
The success or failure of next year’s crawfish crop depends on the survival of the brood stock over the summer. Permanent ponds usually do not need any additional stock added to the pond, since a sufficient… Read more
Crawfish (also known as crayfish, crawdads and mudbugs) typically live in fresh water. However, they can also be found in ditches, swamps and rice paddies. They mate usually in spring and do not reach puberty until the age of 5 to 8 years old.
The fe… Read more
There are few places more picturesque and peaceful than the countryside of Cajun Country, with its crawfish ponds, rice fields and acres and acres of open land. If you like to camp, South Louisiana is a great choice. Now you can experience Cajun Coun… Read more
Barry Toups has been crawfish farming for several years and continually works to have his ponds produce the best tasting and largest number of crawfish possible. One of the things he has discovered is that the presence of alligator grass in his ponds… Read more
Louisiana is not the only place where crawfish are caught and eaten. While we may believe this is where they taste the best due to cooking with our local spices (such as crawfish boil) and methods of cooking (adding potatoes, corn, sausages, onions, … Read more
When four ladies from the Louisiana Bed and Breakfast Association were invited to participate in a “Crawfish Experience” at Crawfish Haven/Mrs. Rose’s Bed and Breakfast, not only were they excited about being offered a unique experienc… Read more