According to WBRZ's Crawfish Price Index, the average price of boiled crawfish in the capital area is about $4.21 per pound as we head into the year's biggest weekend for crawfish. Prices are largely the same as they were last week, holding steady at a season-low.
A pound at most local vendors will set you back anywhere between $3-4, with prices going as low as $2.99.
And don't forget, some retailers have been having trouble keeping up with demand, so get out there and grab those mudbugs while you still can.
You can compare local restaurants for the best prices on boiled crawfish by regularly checking the price index here: http://www.wbrz.com/crawfish-price-index
Pit-N-Peel Baton Rouge--$2.99 per pound
Christian Brothers Seafood Gonzales--$3.49 per pound
Tramonte's Meat & Seafood Market Baton Rouge--$3.49 per pound
Tony's Seafood Baton Rouge--$3.89 per pound
Heads and Tails Baton Rouge--$3.89 per pound
Carlton's Baton Rouge--$3.89 per pound
Louisiana Cajun Baton Rouge--$3.99 per pound
LA Boilers Baton Rouge--$4.49 per pound
Sammy's Grill Baton Rouge--$5.95 per pound
Don's Seafood Denham Springs--$5.99 per pound
You can compare local restaurants for the best prices on boiled crawfish by regularly checking the price index here: http://www.wbrz.com/crawfish-price-index
Let da good times ROLL, cher'!