Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

As intimidating as they may look, “mudbugs” are easy to cook. They’re rich in flavor and the only ingredients required are a little spice and butter. You’re gonna get messy eating crawdads, picking their shells and slurping the meat out.

Our crawfish are grown in eastern NC. They live in shallow ponds and feed on grasses covering the bottom.

We sell crawfish live and thus pre-order is suggested for all markets – we sometimes have them avail for walk up customers @ the Raleigh Farmers Market. We recommend you store your live crawfish in the fridge or in a cooler with a thin layer of ice on the bottom. If storing in a cooler, leave the lid cracked to allow oxygen to flow. Do not submerge them in ice or water. When you’re ready to cook them, put them in a large mesh basket and rinse them with fresh water – salt water will kill them.

We recommend a serving size of 2 to 4 pounds of whole crawfish per person. Our crawfish farmer recommends the following seasoning mixture for a boil: salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder.

How We Save You Money

Annually there are two crawfish seasons. Louisiana crawfish season runs from January through July and California crawfish season runs from July through October.  The seafood restaurant industry relies on fresh Louisiana crawfish during the first part of the year but California crawfish is a recent product that can help restaurants extend the availability of fresh crawfish to their customers. We provide live crawfish in the months of July to October from our state of the art processing plant in California. Our company works with local farmers to ensure the highest quality live crawfish shipped directly to you. 2016 was one of our best years and our dead loss claims were zero. California Crawfish is committed to bringing the best crawfish at the most competitive prices for our loyal customers.


We are originally from Louisiana and have in depth knowledge and connections to the seafood industry.  During the Louisiana season, we ship crawfish directly from select Louisiana farms to ensure the highest quality crawfish at great prices.  Our exclusive connections to both Louisiana and California crawfish guarantees fresh crawfish for our customers from January to October.  

Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

Our advantage:

You don't pay for shipping charges on box and gel ice packs.

Example:

30 lb crawfish sack @ $3/lb = $90

shipping charges @ $1/lb = $30

Total price = $120

Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

additional shipping costs

Box and gel ice packs adds about 5 lbs to entire order.

Example:

30 lb crawfish sack @ $3/lb = $60

shipping charges + weight of box and gel ice packs @ $1/lb = $35

Total price = $125

Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

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Most of the competition makes you pay for shipping charges separately when you pick up at the airport.  

An average restaurant uses 800 sacks of crawfish each year.  They are saving $4000 annually by ordering through us because we don't make you pay for the shipping fees associated with box and gel ice packs.


Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

In Texas, boiling and eating crawfish is a long standing family tradition. We eat crawfish at places besides the home, whether it be in restaurants, family reunions, football games, or at company gatherings.

Crawfish Suppliers in Texas

There are a number of crawfish outlets, seafood markets, crawfish farms and caterers selling live and boiled crawfish in Texas, from Beaumont to Houston to Dallas, and in between. Some offer local delivery, while others provide delivery only in designated metropolitan areas. And some offer pickup only.

We highly recommend you check out each supplier carefully, and contact them personally, to determine their current services, pricing, policies, and guarantees before placing orders.

NOTE: We have no relationship with these suppliers, and do not specifically recommend any one. Their names are provided only as a reference point to begin your crawfish shopping!

There are too many Texas crawfish suppliers to list, but here are a few to start your crawfish search.

  • TexasCrawfish.com - Southeast Texas Crawfish Farm, located in Hamshire, TX, about 20 miles southwest of Beaumont. Call 409.794.1377 to place an order. Pickup only.
  • CajunCrawfishCo.com - Cajun Crawfish Company, Lewisville-Dallas area. Catering and local sales in the DFW metro area. Been in business over 19 years, and sold over 146,000 pounds of crawfish in 2017.
  • CrawfishTX.com - Critter Runners, Crosby, TX, northeast of Houston. Fresh Live Louisiana Crawfish brought in daily to Houston and shipped nationwide via Southwest Airlines. Deliver live crawfish to Houston area business or customer pickup at their facility in Crosby.
  • DoubleMWholesale Seafood.com - Live crawfish in season, frozen shrimp, catfish and more. Currently Double M Wholesale delivers from Nacodogches to Longview and up into Rockwall Area. Businesses and individuals can order with a minimum purchase as long as the quantity is available. Located at 513 County Road 4802, Troup, Texas, 75789. Phone 903.360.8947
  • CajunGourmetCrawfish.com - Cajun Gourmet Crawfish Wholesaler. Selling live Louisiana crawfish to Houston and the surrounding areas since 1989.
  • HEB.com - HEB sells millions of pounds of Louisiana crawfish each year.
  • GoCrawfish.com - Houston and Austin areas. They bring the freshest crawfish and seafood in Louisiana and deliver it to their customers.
  • 1-800-crawfish.com - Live Crawfish delivered directly to Houston, Katy, Pearland, Dickinson, Texas City, Hitchcock, Santa fe, Clear Lake, Friendswood, Sugarland, League Cityand surrounding areas.
  • CayenneKevin.com - Cajun catering and live crawfish sales in San Antonio for 15 years.
  • TheCrawfishCo.com - Located in Cooper, Texas. The company sells live crawfish and boiled crawfish at various events as well as on the weekends. Cajun catering and crawfish boils to meet anyone’s needs. Also ask about their Cajun fish fries, boiled shrimp, fund raisers and private parties. Phone 903.217.4815 or visit TheCrawfishCo on Facebook

Where to Buy Crawfish in the Upper East Texas and Tyler Area

A number of seafood markets and outlets offer live crawfish for sale in Tyler and East Texas during the crawfish season in the spring.

Several Tyler restaurants such as Razzoo's Cajun Cafe' offer crawfish meals, and boiled crawfish, in season. Also, some supermarkets such as Brookshires offer boiled crawfish by the pound in season.

Where ever you plan to purchase your live crawfish, always call ahead for information, pricing, availability, and possible reservations.

In the spring of 2022 and prior years, we have purchased live, and boiled, crawfish from Wade's Place on East Main Street in Chandler. We've met Wade, and he runs a great seafood restaurant also, serving boiled crawfish, crawfish etouffee, shrimp, fried catfish, gumbo, hand-cut rib-eye steaks, burgers, salads and much more. Phone 903.849.2729. They are located at the railroad tracks just a block south of Highway 31.

Included with the boiled crawfish at Wade's were boiled potatoes and corn on the cob. The service at Wade's is always friendly and efficient!

We've also been pleased with the live crawfish we've purchased by the sack from Rodney Murphy's Circle M Crawfish in Big Sandy, on Highway 155 just south of U.S. 80. Rodney has been selling crawfish for over 18 years. The facility is also known as "Rodney's", or "the Crawfish Stand". Rodney also operates a restaurant, and its menu includes crawfish, shrimp, alligator, boudin, along with choice steaks and other items. Live music is often featured Thursday-Saturday evenings with a family friendly atmosphere.

Caddo Creek Crawfish Farm is a 63-acre facility near Frankston. Customers can call no later than Wednesday or Thursday to order how many crawfish they want that weekend and pick them up on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. It is located at 2189 County Road 320 in Frankston. Call Mr. Yeager at 903.876.3083 for details and more information.

Just East of Texas ... Some Leading Louisiana Crawfish Suppliers

  • CajunGrocery.com - Lafayette, Louisiana - live crawfish, turducken, King Cakes, kitchen ware, Cajun books,  and more
  • Louisiana Crawfish Company: Family owned & operated since 1985 - largest shipper of Louisiana crawfish
  • CajunCrawfish.com ... run by Mike & Mark Fruge in Branch, Louisiana, near Lafayette
  • Kyle LeBlanc Crawfish Farms, since 1990, in Raceland, Louisiana
  • Crawfish.com ... live crawfish and cooking supplies
  • LouisianasBestSeafood.com

BUYING TIP

We recommend you speak with any crawfish supplier or distributor regarding availability, pricing, shipping options, guarantees, and freshness before placing your order.

Where can i get fresh crawfish near me

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How much is a 50 pound bag of crawfish?

Swamp Dust Cajun Crawfish Boil 50 lb. Box.

What is the best month to buy crawfish?

Crawfish season can last from November to July, especially during an exceptionally warm and wet winter. Still, the most reliable months—and the time you'll find the best crawfish—are in the springtime and early summer, from late February through May.

How much is in a sack of crawfish?

Each sack will average about 33 pounds. How much should I get? Plan on ordering at least 3-5 pounds of crawfish per adult at your boil. Bigger eaters may need 5-7 pounds.

What's the difference between crayfish and crawfish?

Crawfish, crayfish, and crawdads are the same animal. Which term you use may depend much on where you live. Louisianans most often say crawfish, whereas Northerners are more likely to say crayfish. People from the West Coast or Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas often use the term crawdad.