How to Transport Live Crawfish (4 Steps)

Whether you call them crawfish, crayfish or crawdads, you need to keep your crustaceans kicking until you cook them. They resemble tiny lobsters, but these freshwater shellfish come at a lower price and have a sweeter flavor. According to the website Chow.com, 90 percent of commercially harvested crawfish come from Louisiana, but they can also be found throughout Europe, Asia and the rest of the United States. A total of 400 different species of crawfish worldwide exist, with 250 of those found in North America. Like fruits and vegetables, live crawfish have a season. Look for them in fish markets and seafood shops in the spring from March through June.