Category Archives: Crawfish

Crawfish: a Louisiana legacy

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: March 13, 2013 Alan Matherne, Coastal & Fisheries Outreach Specialist Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter / LA Sea Grant Crawfish: a Louisiana legacy Throughout the history of Louisiana (especially in the south) crawfish … Continue reading

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Producing Crawfish 2013

Crawfish farmers and others interested in crawfish aquaculture may want to attend an educational program on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Beginning at 6:00 PM, crawfish production experts will discuss crawfish production & management practices, water quality & aeration systems, forages … Continue reading

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Save the date: Fisheries, wildlife, and aquaculture educational programs set for next year

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: November 20, 2012 Alan Matherne, Coastal & Fisheries Outreach Agent Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter/Sea Grant Save the date! It’s hard to believe, but the end of this year is fast approaching. And … Continue reading

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Crawfish baits and baiting recommendations

With the holidays behind us and hunting seasons winding down, most crawfish farmers are turning full attention to harvesting their crawfish. Now is a good time to discuss how to get the most out of your bait. Bait is often … Continue reading

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Crawfish aquaculture in the south

Crawfish Aquaculture in the South Southern Regional Aquaculture Center Product 319 Details of the crawfish farming methods presently used in Louisiana and Southern Texas are shown. Also presents information from stocking through harvest. The work reported in this publication was … Continue reading

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Producing Crawfish 2011 (Spring)

An educational meeting concerning crawfish production was held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in Raceland, Louisiana by the LSU AgCenter. The following are videos of the presentations made at the event. Introduction & Crawfish Biology Alan Matherne, Fisheries Agent (Terrebonne, … Continue reading

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Crawfish: A Louisiana Legacy

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: February 16, 2011 Alan Matherne, Area Agent (Fisheries & Coastal Issues) Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter Throughout the history of Louisiana (especially in the south) crawfish have been a highly sought-after food source. … Continue reading

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Producing Crawfish 2011

You are invited to attend and participate in a crawfish production meeting that is being held next week in Raceland. The LSU AgCenter is providing this educational program for crawfish farmers and others interested in crawfish production. Details about the … Continue reading

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Crawfish News November 2010

Crawfish News November 2010 (Vol 3, No 7) is available online and for download. Articles in this issue are: Crawfish Sack and Artificial Bait Check-off Vote November 10 Trapping Guidelines – Trap Density and Spacing Sampling Your Crawfish Population Frequently … Continue reading

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Producing crawfish in Louisiana

News Column: COASTAL CURRENTS Submitted: January 19, 2011 Alan Matherne, Area Agent (Fisheries & Coastal Issues) Terrebonne, Lafourche, and Assumption Parishes; LSU AgCenter Producing crawfish in Louisiana Producing Crawfish 2011, a seminar provided by the LSU AgCenter, will be held … Continue reading

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