SAN ANTONIO – The best time for crawfish usually starts around late February.
Peak months for wild-caught crawfish are typically March, April and May, but the cold weather is having a negative effect on crawfish.
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"Crawfish need a lot of rain and warmer temperatures to grow,” according to CajunCrawfish.com.
Frigid temperatures are causing crawfish to stay deep underground which means they aren’t going into the traps.
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Crawfish season is still coming -- it’s just going to be a little late this year.
Get ahead of the game and plan your crawfish season early with some of the best places for crawfish in San Antonio:
Smashin Crab
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
Shuck Shack
Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen
Pinch
The Cookhouse
Little Woodrow’s
LA Crawfish
Be prepared -- crawfish season is coming.