If you were worried crawfish season might be in trouble this year… you can go ahead and relax.
After a late January freeze slowed things down across parts of Texas, crawfish production is now bouncing back and getting back on track.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife, conditions have improved enough that harvest levels are returning to normal, especially across Southeast Texas, which leads the state in crawfish production.
Here’s what that means right now:
Crawfish are already showing up in solid numbers, and supply is expected to keep improving as we move deeper into the season. Early cold snaps can delay growth and harvesting, but they don’t necessarily wipe out a season, and that seems to be exactly what happened this year.
Prices are currently sitting around $4 to $5 per pound, which is pretty typical for early-to-mid season. As more crawfish hit the market, experts expect prices could drop slightly in the coming weeks.
Farmers are also reporting yields in the range of roughly 500 to 650 pounds per acre, which is a good sign that production is stabilizing after the early setback.
That said… it’s not all perfect.
Dry conditions in parts of Texas are still something producers are keeping an eye on, since water levels play a big role in crawfish farming. But for now, the overall outlook is positive.
Bottom line… crawfish season is not canceled. In fact, it’s shaping up just fine.
So yeah… you can go ahead and start planning that boil!
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