Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

Happy !!😋🤩

Don’t know what to eat today?? Put catfish on your menu! That’s the best way to celebrate!

Let's give it up for the chefs👏👨‍🍳

We can't help but think about these fabulous dishes!! We are so proud of all of the chefs for competing in this exhilarating competition. Check out these pictures of each chef with their creative dishes!

🍽️Tracy Carter, JAC's Craft Smokehouse; West Monroe
🍽️Brent Daigle, Grady V's ; Thibodaux
🍽️Brandon Naquin, Spahr's Seafood; Thibodaux
🍽️Frederic Terluin, Rouj Creole; Baton Rouge
🍽️Mac Casteel, Warehouse No.1 Restaurant; Monroe
🍽️Trenton Oliphant, The Depeaux; Independence
🍽️Muggsy Beals, Desi Vega's Steakhouse - New Orleans
🍽️Tony Rodrigue, Acme Oyster House - French Quarter; New Orleans

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana

Fishing in Louisiana The list of the best spots for fishing in Louisiana. Pick a place on the map and to find a spot where folks are making memories and reeling in a fresh catch.

Congratulations to our 2024 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off King, Chef Chase Woodard👑
The second-place winner ⚜ Chef Sullivan Zant
The third-place winner ⚜ Chef Ben Fidelak

These chefs and their assistants were fantastic! Take a look at those exquisite dishes! More pictures to come later!

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana Discover Monroe-West Monroe

You just can’t beat Louisiana seafood😋🤷🏻‍♀️

Angel Reese says she misses the seafood from Louisiana

We love the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival!! Mark your calendars for September 19-22 to be a part of this event😁

We are excited to have Ryan Anderson come to share his knowledge and experience in oyster farming! He definitely knows a thing or two about oyster aquaculture and the importance of caring for the industry🦪

To learn more: https://louisianafoodandwinefestival.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1rHg7YVWk-agrm9peaumJDCNZrqoPr1H5lAvaqHmOJf31CQ0Ljhi4CPak_aem_AS_m7L_YHHfFJIJSb78xtNvEXrNrTfYLngWYcDcr6PcAeYu3DyIyBMerEHAZ0MVaAbIv3d7NVV5-naBMTEJaIQRh

🎉 Join us at the Louisiana Food & Wine Festival from September 19-22, 2024! 🎉 🌊 This year, we're proud to partner with Louisiana Seafood to showcase the incredible bounty of our waters—fish, crabs, crawfish, oysters, and more! 🌊

✨ Meet Ryan Anderson, a true legend in Grand Isle and the father of oysters. Ryan’s knowledge and dedication to oyster farming have made a significant impact on our community. Come to Louisiana where you can hear his learn about his efforts to keep this Louisiana tradition alive. ✨

📸: Sophia Germer Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board

The photos are in🥳 We would like to thank each chef who participated in the 2024 Louisiana Seafood Cook-Off!!

The chefs wonderfully cooked, prepared, and presented their dishes to the judges. This year's competition definitely blew us away👨‍🍳

Also, a huge shout-out to our special judges who had a TOUGH role in this competition - scoring the dishes!

Stay tuned for more pictures!

🍽️Tracy Carter, JAC's Craft Smokehouse; West Monroe
🍽️Muggsy Beals, Desi Vega's Steakhouse - New Orleans
🍽️Mac Casteel, Warehouse No.1 Restaurant; Monroe
🍽️Brent Daigle, Grady V's; Thibodaux
🍽️Ben Fidelak, Mariner's Restaurant; Natchitoches
🍽️Brandon Naquin, Spahr's Seafood; Thibodaux
🍽️Trenton Oliphant, The Depeaux; Independence
🍽️Chase Woodard; Parish Restaurant; Monroe
🍽️Tony Rodrigue, Acme Oyster House - French Quarter; New Orleans
🍽️Frederic Terluin, Rouj Creole; Baton Rouge
🍽️Sullivan Zant, Vestal Restaurant; Lafayette

Judges:
Chalin Delaune, Vice President of Tommy's Seafood, Inc.; Former chairman of the LSPMB
Nealy Frentz, Co-owner of LOLA Restaurant; Former Sous chef at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans
Erin McCarty; News Radio 710 KEEL
Robert Vasquez; Executive Chef for the New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana Discover Monroe-West Monroe

🚨 Attention all anglers! 🚨

Starting June 20, 2024, new regulations for Red Drum fishing will be enforced. The new regulations are as follows:

◾ 𝗗𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹: 4- fish daily limit per angler
◾ 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁: 18-inch minimum and 27-inch maximum total length
◾ 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀: Keeping Red Drum over 27 inches is prohibited
◾ The retention of Red Drum by captain and crew on charter or head boats while on a for-hire trip will be prohibited.

Charter captains and crew will still be allowed to engage in fishing on charter trips to demonstrate how to catch red drum, but will not be allowed to retain red drum towards any limit on the vessel.

For more information on the status of the Red Drum stock in Louisiana, visit: https://buff.ly/3XfBPSE

Get out and fish!! On June 8th and 9th, no fishing license is required to fish in certain locations🐟

Check out LDWF's webpage for more details on how you can participate!

🎣 New to fishing or looking to get back into it? Then mark your calendars for next weekend because Louisiana’s annual Free Fishing Weekend is back on June 8th and 9th, courtesy of LDWF!

Experience the joy of fishing without the need for a fishing license! It's the perfect opportunity to bond with loved ones, create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors, and develop a new hobby!

But remember, while the license is waived, all fishing regulations still apply.

As part of the fun, LDWF has stocked adult-sized catfish in 17 ponds across the state through the Get Out and Fish! Program. No boat? No worries! Head to our website (https://buff.ly/3G7uU1l) or LDWF Get Out & Fish for pond locations, stocking dates, and expert tips on reeling in your catch of the day.

And if you're planning to catch some bigger fish, don't forget about the Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) for certain species. But during Free Fishing Weekend, simply select the "Free Fishing Weekend" option when registering.

Keep in mind, outside of Free Fishing Weekend, anglers 18 and older need a Louisiana fishing license.

Congratulations to the 2024 King of Louisiana Seafood — Chef Chase Woodard from Parish Restaurant in Monroe👑

The 2023 LASCO King, Chef Owen Hohl, passed down the crown to his successor! We wish Chef Chase the best as he represents Louisiana this next year.

King Chase will represent Louisiana at the Great American Seafood Cook-Off August 3, 2024 at the LRA Showcase in New Orleans.

Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana
Discover Monroe-West Monroe
Parish Restaurant
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