posted by Gary on Sep 20
A new invasive crawfish species has been discovered in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin’s waters have a new invasive species. A red swamp crawfish was found last month in a Washington County subdivision pond.
The crawfish is considered a danger to native fish, crawfish and frogs.
The red swamp crawfish is native to Louisiana and often sold to restaurants.
Wildlife officials are concerned about the discovery because the crawfish reproduces prolifically and can move overland to spread in nearby waters. The pond
where it was found is near the Menomonee River, a tributary of Lake Michigan.
Since this is a Louisiana species of crawfish the proper terminology for it would be a crawdad or “MuddBugg” and my advice to people in Wisconsin is to get out there and catch you a mess of them, they make great catfish bait or even better put’em in a pot with some Zatarain’s and boil’em up. Throw in a few new potatoes and some corn on the cob and you have got yourself some good eatin’ cajun style. Enjoy!
Gary “Gone Fishin” Turner
