Where Does Crayfish Live?

Species of crayfish are widely distributed throughout the world and are found abundantly in most of the continental United States. They live in ponds, streams, rivers, and lakes most typically under submerged rocks and logs.

Where do crawfish live naturally?

Crawfish are freshwater crustaceans that resemble miniature lobsters, ranging in size from 3 1/2 to 7 inches. Over 400 species are found worldwide, 250 of which are in North America, living in rivers, lakes, swamps, canals, wetlands and irrigation ditches.

What states do crayfish live in?

Native range: The rusty crayfish, Orenectes rusticus, is a native of the Ohio River, in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, and Indiana. Invasive range and pathways: The species is invasive in many states from Maine to New Mexico and all of the Great Lakes.