Live Crawfish By The Pound – Jumbo

$17.59

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DESCRIPTION

Order fresh, live JUMBO crawfish shipped directly from our family farm in Louisiana. Perfect for your next crawfish boil!

Product Details:

  • Grade: Jumbo U/12 ct per pound (approximately 12 or fewer per pound)

  • Contents: Live Crawfish only. (Seasonings are sold separately).

Shipping & Delivery:

  • Delivery Options: Choose direct-to-door delivery or hold for pickup at your nearest FedEx or UPS location.

Important Shipping Notes:

  • Orders received by 4pm CST Monday through Friday can ship the same day or you can select a specific delivery date at checkout.

  • If receiving your order is time sensitive we highly recommend the “FedEx Hold for Pick Up” shipping method where you can pick up your package from the nearest FedEx Station at your convenience.

Cooking & Prep Resources:

Shipping Restrictions:

Due to Department of Natural Resources regulations, we cannot ship live crawfish to: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, or Oregon.

Oregon Residents:

 

  • When is crawfish season and what options are available during the off season?

    The typical season for live crawfish extends from December through July. Please note that the exact start and end dates can fluctuate by one to three weeks annually, depending on environmental factors.

    The peak season—the period offering the largest available crawfish and generally the lowest market prices—is typically concentrated in April and May. Similar to the general season, the timing of the peak harvest may shift by several weeks.

    Outside of the live season, we proudly provide our frozen, pre-boiled crawfish, ensuring a year-round supply for our customers.

    To receive the most current information regarding live crawfish availability, special promotions, and up-to-the-minute updates, we encourage you to subscribe to our email list and follow us across our social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

  • What size crawfish do you have?

    This guide provides a quick reference for the size grades and their typical availability throughout the season.

    • Field Run: 18-22 crawfish per pound. Sack contains a variety of sizes, generally the best value. This size is available throughout the entirety of live crawfish season (December – July).
    • Select: 12-17 count per pound. Crawfish have been sorted for larger, more uniform sizes, which yields better meat per tail but comes at a higher price. Generally available March – June.
    • Jumbo: 12 or less crawfish per pound. Jumbo crawfish are desirable because they yield a larger piece of tail meat, making the peeling process more rewarding. Primarily available during the peak season in April and May.
  • How do I hold live crawfish?

    Live crawfish are highly perishable and must be cooked on the day of delivery.

    We strongly advise against storing live crawfish overnight. Attempting to hold the product overnight significantly increases the risk of mortality.

    Our Guarantee Policy: Our guarantee for live crawfish is strictly limited to the date of delivery. Any crawfish held overnight is done so entirely at the customer’s risk, and no refunds will be issued for live product mortality incurred after the delivery date.

    Emergency Overnight Holding Method (Not Recommended):

    While we advise against holding the crawfish overnight, the following method offers the best potential for survival, though it is not guaranteed:

    1. Spray the sack down with fresh water.
    2. Place the sack into a cooler or ice chest that is equipped with a drain.
    3. Top the sack with loose ice.
    4. Crucially: Ensure the drain remains unobstructed. Dormant crawfish submerged in standing water are highly susceptible to drowning.

    FINAL POLICY NOTE: NO REFUNDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR LIVE CRAWFISH HELD OVERNIGHT.

    Video Instructions: 

  • What states can you not ship live crawfish?

    Due to various state regulations concerning the importation and transport of non-native species, we are currently unable to ship live crawfish to the following states:

    • Alaska
    • Hawaii
    • Illinois
    • Michigan
    • Washington
    • Wisconsin
    • Minnesota – Importation of live crawfish is prohibited. Boiled crawfish may be imported with a required, free-of-charge permit. Permits can be obtained using the direct link at /Boiled-Crawfish. Once obtained, please forward a copy to info@lacrawfish.com.
    • Oregon – Residents must obtain a Crayfish Transport Permit prior to shipment. The state assesses a fee of $14.00 per permit. The permit is valid for seven days before and after the selected date on the application. You will need to visit the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife(Opens an external site in a new window)‘s website to create an account and from there you will be able to purchase the Crayfish Transport Permit. Once the permit is purchased, please forward a copy to info@lacrawfish.com.
    • Pennsylvania – Live crawfish may only be shipped to specific commercial or institutional entities. Shipping to residential addresses is strictly prohibited.

  • What are Water Boatmen Eggs?

    During the molting season, Water Boatmen (Family Corixidae) may deposit their eggs, often referred to as “nits,” on the exterior of the crawfish, particularly near the head and eye regions. This occurrence is typically observed later in the season, after the crawfish have undergone fewer molting cycles.

    Rest assured, the presence of these eggs does not affect the quality, texture, or flavor of the crawfish meat. They are entirely safe for consumption. A proper, robust boil is sufficient to eliminate and sanitize the crawfish, ensuring a safe and enjoyable dining experience.

    Check out this video!

  • What do I do when my crawfish arrive?

    Upon arrival, it is essential to immediately open the shipping container and follow these steps to ensure the vitality of the live crawfish:

    1. Immediate Unpacking: Remove the sack of crawfish from the container promptly upon receipt.
    2. Rinse and Chill: Gently spray the sack down with fresh water, allowing the water to drain completely.
    3. Store and Drain: Return the sack to a cooler or an ice chest equipped with a functional drain. Top the sack with loose ice.
    4. Crucial Note on Drowning: Ensure that melted ice water drains freely. Dormant crawfish submerged in standing water are highly susceptible to drowning.
    5. Preparation for Cooking: The cold temperature will induce a dormant state. Prior to cooking, lightly spray the sack down with water again to “wake” the crawfish.
  • What is the species name of our crawfish?

    Procambarus Clarkii, commonly known as the Red Swamp Crawfish. 

  • What is purged crawfish?

    Our crawfish undergo a specialized purging process involving placement in holding tanks containing clean, highly oxygenated water for a period of 12 to 14 hours. This innovative technique facilitates the cleansing of the gills and a significant portion of the internal entrails.

    Please Note: While this method enhances cleanliness, it is important to understand that it does not result in the full elimination of the digestive tract contents.

    Purging Video:

  • How much crawfish should I order per person?

    We offer the following guidelines based on common dining scenarios:

    • Standard Meal: Plan for 3 pounds per person when crawfish is the primary feature of the meal.
    • Side/Appetizer: Plan for 1.5 pounds per person when crawfish is served alongside other main proteins.
    • Enthusiast Eaters: For seasoned crawfish consumers, serving sizes may increase to 5 pounds or more per person.

    Note: Individual consumption rates can vary significantly based on the diner’s familiarity with the product and personal preference.

  • What if I receive dead crawfish?

    We guarantee live arrival. A small amount of “dead loss” (less than 5%) is normal during transit. If your dead loss exceeds 5% of the total weight, please take clear photos of the deceased crawfish and contact us immediately upon receipt – must be day of delivery. 

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Customer Reviews

82 reviews for Live Crawfish By The Pound – Jumbo

  1. MARK HEYMANN –

    You’ve ruined all crawfish restaurants out there. You provide the largest crawfish i have found anywhere. Great product. Im locked in on your company.

  2. Jerry Dvorak –

    The Louisiana Crawfish Co. never disappoints.

  3. Dan Healy –

    Outstanding best order I have received from all the years I have been getting my crawfish from this business.

  4. Edgar Melendez (verified owner) –

    I have ordered crawfish from Louisiana Crawfish Company at least four times in the last few years. The quality of the crawfush is excellent and the service is second to none!

  5. Frank (verified owner) –

    La crawfish did us a solid (as usual) for our annual boil. The order was on time, crawfish were delicious, mortality was 1% or less. Thank you good peeps at La Crawfish for yet another terrific boil. We’re coming back.

  6. Tom H. (verified owner) –

    As always (and I have ordered live crawfish dozens of times from them),
    Louisiana Crawfish exceeded expectations. My crawfish were delivered on time and were fresh, lively and
    delicious.

  7. David Butler (verified owner) –

    Ordered a 32lb Sack of Jumbos for a Saturday delivery, received them on time, with very few dead ones, i will order again.

  8. Annette Gosden (verified owner) –

    jumbo 20lb sack, great size this time!

  9. George (verified owner) –

    As usual, we received our shipment in good order and on time. We have ordered from y’all annually now for about 15 years and have never been disappointed! A friend in Nebraska called me a couple of weeks ago and told me his supplier only sells frozen crawfish now. Frozen? I gave him your information, and he is now a solid customer for life, and I look like a genius for my recommendation. Sweet! See y’all next year!

  10. Robert Nesbitt (verified owner) –

    Brought in 65 lbs for our annual family crawdad boil. Ordered 5 lbs/person+ 5lbs to cover shipping loss and an additional 20 lbs for Etoufee later.. lost maybe 5 or 6 in shipping and they were do damn good had maybe 6-7 lbs left over ! Huge hit with the family. Thank you LA Crawfish!

  11. Rex Chavet (verified owner) –

    This was our 5th year of our crawfish boil. we have had some issues in the past with dead crawfish but you have always taken care of it. This year we waited and ordered jumbo and they were awesome. I think we had two or three that were dead but they had been smashed. Your product is always top of the line. Thank you, see you next year

  12. Marion Hankins (verified owner) –

    When they said jumbo omg! Was so good!

  13. Keith (verified owner) –

    We loved the quality! Will definitely purchase again!! Keith and Janie Toth

  14. Curtiss White (verified owner) –

    It was another Saturday Afternoon Jumbo Crawfish Boil here in Clearwater, FL. The Crawfish were Big. A few Dead Ones, however, not going to complain. Life is a Crawfish Boil Party for Us. I am searching for Our Next Saturday Boil.

  15. Curtiss White (verified owner) –

    The Jumbos were still Available, so I wanted to Order Again. … Another Saturday Afternoon, is Another Jumbo Boil here in Clearwater, FL!

  16. Curtiss White (verified owner) –

    Wow!, The Fun is still continuing. Jumbos are still available, and I am still Ordering for Another Saturday Afternoon here In Clearwater, FL.

  17. Curtiss White (verified owner) –

    I have been Ordering these Jumbos since March. Each Order, My Guests all say “Wow, these Crawfish are Bigger than Last Week. Where did you get these From?”. I say LACrawfish.com. … I am going to place another Order for Next Saturday Delivery to Clearwater, FL.

  18. Michael Hall (verified owner) –

    I’ve been ordering products from La crawfish for many many years. I was very very pleased with my recent buy of 100 lbs of Jumbo crawfish. They came in, in two boxes with two sacks to a box which made for 4 easy perfect boils. I had 50 ppl and we had a blast. Sadly we were having so much fun we forgot to take a photo. All good I’ll do it again soon. Bon Chance. Mike

  19. Khwame (verified owner) –

    What a way to come home from a “work vacation” with some crawfish. They were huge I was highly impressed with these group of crawfish we received, thank you for the freshness and as always god bless.

  20. Jon Stauffer (verified owner) –

    The jumbo bugs were awesome! We are looking forward to the blue crabs this weekend!

  21. Raymond (verified owner) –

    I ordered 60 pounds of jumbo crawfish for a family-sized crawfish boil here in Nevada. And while they weren’t cheap, they were worth every penny. They were jumbo, live, and delivered on time. Zero regrets.

  22. Curtiss White (verified owner) –

    I have Ordered My March/April 2026 Weekly Crawfish for each Saturday’s Crawfish Boil to Clearwater Florida, Deliveries on Saturday. Yee Haw, it is again Crawfish Season. I enjoyed watching their How To Videos, instructing about their Crawfish (how to Cook and Eat), along with watching their other Videos, … their FAQ Page,… and just seeing the pictures and Videos of the Crew people who work at their Company, making it possible for Us here at our Clearwater, FL Crawfish Boil to Enjoy their LACrawfish.com Crawfish. I have not Ordered the Alligator Ribs yet; However, I will. We are/have been Impressed, and will continue to our Orders from LACrawfish.com. The Service is GREAT! We are already planning for Crawfish Boils for the Month of May 2026, hoping to be Available.
    I am not an Employee; Happy Customer in Clearwater, FL … sharing Crawfish Boils with Our Friends. Yee Haw!

  23. Robert Jackson (verified owner) –

    they were delivered on schedule, & they were alive… i am military, in fayetteville, north cacka lacky, & pleased with my purchase…

  24. Tom Galeassi (verified owner) –

    Only about 5 DOA in a 20 lb sack of Jumbo crawfish I had delivered to Florida while I was down there on vacation, since I live in a state that banned shippin of live crawfish. Had a Small boil with some good friends.

  25. Helen (verified owner) –

    These crawfish were enormous and lively when they arrived at my doorstep. They had such great flavor. I’ve been buying crawfish from here for years and it never disappoints. Highly recommend these.

  26. Todd Fornaro (verified owner) –

    These were well worth it. Only two dead craws amazing .

  27. Brian (verified owner) –

    This was the first time I ordered the jumbo crawfish from LA crawfish. I’d never seen them offered before. When LA Crawfish says “Jumbo” they sure as heck mean it! I’ve always ordered the standard and the select but never the jumbo. I opened the purple bag to check them out when they arrived and there was no way I was going to attempt to remove them by hand as I normally do. These guys were gargantuan with some serious pinchers! I had to get my jumbo tongs to remove them one at a time from the bag (I didn’t trust my regular seafood gloves to adequately protect me)! The jumbos were super meaty! I cooked them in a spicy boil and they came out incredibly tasty! These are a real treat! Just watch your fingers if you try to handle them or your pinky could end up in the boil along with those monsters! Enjoy!

  28. David Le (verified owner) –

    Totally worth it! Massive size and absolutely delicious!

  29. David Le (verified owner) –

    Totally worth it! Massive size and absolutely delicious.

  30. Joe (verified owner) –

    these were the best we have ever purchased online, they were large, and only one in our 5 lb order was dead, most were feisty and ready to fight. we have ordered on line from different places about 6 times. This was the best.

  31. Stephanie Hingle (verified owner) –

    A little nerve wracking to order 200 lbs of jumbos shipped to the West Coast for the first time, but it went perfectly! Crawfish arrived on time, were a great size, and tasted delicious. Louisiana Crawfish answered all my questions and made the process so easy! Five-star experience!

  32. Sean (verified owner) –

    Amazing amazing amazing!! Can’t recommend enough. We live in San Francisco, California. We had 23lbs for Saturday delivery. They say jumbo, but these crawfish were huge! Not one was dead. Previous years there’s been a few dead loss, but not a single crawfish was dead this year. We had about 30 people over and it was so fun. This is my 11th year hosting crawfish in California. The past 9 we’ve ordered from LA Crawfish. They are the best. Last year we had field run because of the draught and some were small but still delicious. But this year was out of the park! So massive! Me and my friends were so happy. Thank you again. See y’all next year!

  33. Chris (verified owner) –

    Ordered crawfish for my daughter’s birthday. Received my order quickly and perfectly sized. Birthday party was outstanding.

  34. Ross (verified owner) –

    These were the best crawfish we have had to date! We purchased the jumbo and they were most definitely jumbo. They were delivered as promised and made our annual crawfish boil a huge success. Louisiana Crawfish Co is a joy to work with and always fulfills and exceeds our exceptions!

  35. Nick (verified owner) –

    Made some lobsters look small! Hit of the party

  36. JOE HOFMAN (verified owner) –

    The best.

  37. Anonymous (verified owner) –

    ONLY 2 didn’t make the trip – ordered jumbo and size was good – been ordering 10 years now

  38. Chris Sem (verified owner) –

    The quality and size was great! Very delicious!

  39. Boris (verified owner) –

    In my order, I had slightly more dead crawfish than I had expected

  40. Tom Gee (verified owner) –

    I ordered 10 pounds of jumbo crawfish for overnight service and they arrived all alive and super fresh. I called the customer service line and the representative answered my call promptly. She was patient, courteous, and very helpful. I have been ordered from LC for many years and I will continue to order from them. They are without question, the very best in terms of quality of product, fulfillment time, and the most helpful and courteous staff!!❤️

  41. Mike Hall (verified owner) –

    Been eating crawfish for 49 years including the 12 years that I lived in Louisiana. I didn’t even know Jumbo grade was a thing. Got a yellow sack when I saw it. Slightly bigger then the Select grade and sooo easy to peel and eat. This was a treat from the Crawfish gods. I am framing the empty sack lol and Imma do it again.

  42. Boston Bill (verified owner) –

    These crawfish were excellent biggest ones I’ve ever seen. There were no small ones and they were very lively. thank you so much. Everybody was very impressed.

  43. Chris griffin (verified owner) –

    The service I received and the fast delivery was excellent! The quality of the crawfish was amazing! Will definitely be ordering more from this place

  44. Bill Sepich (verified owner) –

    I always accept dead loss but this batch had more than normal. at least a pound. But delicious as always! Love the product and will continue to order many times over! Thanks

  45. Dan (verified owner) –

    The live jumbo crawfish from Louisiana Crawfish Company are top-notch! They arrived on time and were packed securely, ensuring they were fresh and healthy. The size of these crawfish is impressive—nice and big, with plenty of meat to enjoy once they’re cooked. You can tell they come from quality stock, and they’re lively, ready for a great boil. Louisiana Crawfish Company delivers fresh, lively, and large crawfish that make any meal a success!

  46. Daniel Sims (verified owner) –

    Lost half of them. Boiled the following morning.

  47. Mary Ann Camp (verified owner) –

    So big & so delicious! Perfectly packed and iced!!!Nobody does it better than Louisiana Crawfish Company!!!

  48. MARY ANN Camp (verified owner) –

    I have been doing business with this wonderful family company for years! They always send the best and never fail to disappoint! I can count on one hand the number of dead crawfish and I order multiple pounds several times a year. AND I live in California! Once I had to cancel an order at the last minute and they were so accommodating! No matter what I order, their products are ALWAYS superior! As I have said before, if you don’t use Louisiana Crawfish Company as your seafood supplier, then you deserve to have a net thrown over you!

  49. NATALIA DOKIM (verified owner) –

    Absolutely amazing !!!! Love the quality and shipping .

  50. Tony (verified owner) –

    All ways great

  51. Lisa White (verified owner) –

    First order was “select”. They were great. Second order “field run”. OK. Most recent order “jumbo”. My husband and son both said we can only order jumbos from now on. “THEY WERE AWESOME!!!”

  52. Maggie Sloan (verified owner) –

    I ordered 10lbs of Jumbo Crawfish for a last minute crawfish boil. They were delivered as promised and in good condition. Everyone loved them! Would definitely order again!

  53. Scott Bolozky (verified owner) –

    Best ever

  54. Merideth (verified owner) –

    While they were huuuge and flavorful, there was quite a bit of dead loss that we didn’t have with the other 30# of selects. The dead loss we had showed huge holes in the heads. Probably 10# of dead loss. We always expect some for shipping from LA to NM, but we usually only have 15-20 piece count dead. With the jumbo, it was about 10 pounds.

  55. Robert Polit (verified owner) –

    I purchased Jumbo crawfish for a boil with our neighbors in California which turned tout to be a mistake. While the crawfish were large, the shells were too hard for most of our guests to peel them without the aid of a kitchen shears. Also, there were more dead crawfish in the shipment than we normally have from LA crawfish with about a pound of dead ones. I am not sure if this was due to handling or because the big ones don’t survive the shipping as well. I won’t purchase Jumbos again.

  56. Erin M Floyd (verified owner) –

    We have ordered crawfish from here for 3 years. This was our first jumbo order, they were definitely bigger! We loved them and I’m sure we’ll order again next year.

  57. David Smart (verified owner) –

    It was great to get some big crawfish, our boil turned out great.

  58. Brandon (verified owner) –

    On time delivery, fresh and large clean crawfish . Great experience.

  59. Monique Hollywood (verified owner) –

    So first time deciding to buy live crawfish on line and wasn’t disappointed at all!! I bought them and had for once and water them to clean them and they woke up. Since not finishing all the first day I took the top off kept in fridge and 3-days later they weee still alive amazing!!!

  60. CHRIS HUNCHAK (verified owner) –

    I ordered 10lbs of live crawfish there was 1 dead and the rest were DEEELICIOUS!!!. They were so good I just oredred another 15lbs for fathers day.

  61. Tiffany Lawson (verified owner) –

    Excellent!! Just a handful to pitch when we purged. And, now I know when to order the Jumbos!

  62. David Dellinger (verified owner) –

    These were the best crawfish ever.

  63. Terrie –

    Love them always great

  64. Kevin Miller (verified owner) –

    This is the firs time I have ever ordered Live Crafish from a company that required shipment. The Crafish arrived on time and they were live and well!! These Crawfish were HUGE!! And they were awesome!! We will definitley buy again!

  65. Marco Garcia (verified owner) –

    Everyone was amazed at the size and taste of these crawfish. It was wonderful.

  66. Salois Family (verified owner) –

    Great as always

  67. Daron perry –

    Yup I fucks with them jumbo’s.

  68. Daron perry (verified owner) –

    Yup I fucks with them jumbo’s.

  69. Jenna F –

    I ordered 5 lbs of jumbo crawfish to maryland. Very few perished in the journey. I followed the directions I saw from the tik tok and omg, the boil was so amazing. It was my first time having having crawfish. I will be ordering for more occasions and celebrations. It was a huge hit. Thank you guys so much!!

  70. Brian Stewart (verified owner) –

    This time i had quite a few dead crawfish in this shipment. Next time a few more cool bags might help

  71. Cecilia Broussard (verified owner) –

    The best in the world!!!

  72. Vincent Do (verified owner) –

    They were huge!!! And cooked very nicely. There were a few dead ones but that comes with the risk of shipping it all the way to San Diego

  73. Randall M Washington (verified owner) –

    Good

  74. M N (verified owner) –

    Huge crawfish! Definitely show-stoppers. Just a handful didn’t make it (to be expected) and the rest were delicious!

  75. George Nelson (verified owner) –

    They were great super tasty

  76. Gevorg (verified owner) –

    I keep ordering from the best, the delivery is always on time also…

  77. Joshua rawluk (verified owner) –

    Excellent customer care

  78. Deirdre Pickett-Paul (verified owner) –

    We ordered 10 lbs of live crawfish and were very pleased with our order. There were only a few that were dead. And I definitely recommend that you wash them when you get them. They were very large and juicy. If you love crawfish, order these but remember that they are jumbo so there are not a bunch of them in the bag. We ate all of them the day we received them! Delicious! We will order again but more than 10 lbs next time.

  79. Bud Young (verified owner) –

    Incredible! huge

  80. Clifford Johnson (verified owner) –

    Could not be happier with the quality of the crawfish we received and to top it off the customer service is top notice.

  81. Meridith (verified owner) –

    I have had Louisiana Crawfish shipped to my Ohio home several times. They have always arrived on time, in great shipping condition, huge crawfish and very few losses when we purge. We have been and will continue to been loyal customers!

  82. William Sepich (verified owner) –

    Outstanding as always!!! I would never order from anyone else as your product is always top of the line, delicious, and the size blew me away! Thanks again for an amazing Craw boil!!

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