Louisiana's 2024 crawfish season was disastrous due to a severe drought, resulting in a 90% crop yield decline. This drought impacted both wild-caught and pond-raised crawfish, significantly reducing the supply. Consequently, prices skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, exceeding $19 per pound in some restaurants. High prices, however, did not translate to increased profits for farmers due to lower sales volume. Many restaurants struggled, with some forced to close or reduce staff due to the high cost of crawfish. The shortage even caused the closure of some restaurants that heavily relied on crawfish. Fortunately, 2025 shows promise with improved rainfall and a strong crawfish crop. Optimism is high among producers, with prices already significantly lower. However, future uncertainty remains due to potential climate change impacts, including increased flooding and droughts. Despite this, current business is booming, with some fearing customer crawfish fatigue before the season's end.