Meet the Fisherman: Douglas Olander
For Douglas Olander, owner of Big D’s Seafood in St. Mary Parish, fishing the waters of coastal Louisiana is a way of life. Working alongside his wife Chrystel and their sons, life on the water is a passion and a…
Whole Flounder Stuffed with Shrimp
To me, flounder is flat-out the most delectable of all the Gulf finfish. And for my money, a classic Cajun recipe for stuffed whole flounder with wild-caught, Gulf shrimp is the ultimate dish for someone as seafood-obsessed as me. Whenever…
Meet the Fisherman: Josh Boudreaux
The seafood supply chain from Boat-to-Table starts with the fisherman. Sometimes the catch is sold directly from the docks, and other times, it winds up in the refrigerated case of your neighborhood seafood retailer. Josh Boudreaux is out to add…
How To Buy Fresh Seafood
Learn How to Buy Fresh Seafood in this short video from Acadiana Table. Our Boat-To-Table series of stories with Louisiana Direct Seafood is in support of the many hard-working fishing families that make our Louisiana food culture so unique.
La Fisheries Forward Summit for Commercial Industry
Beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2020, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), Louisiana Sea Grant (LSG), and the LSU AgCenter will be hosting the Louisiana Fisheries Forward (LFF) Summit. The event will take place at the…
Public Meetings Across the Coast on Spotted Seatrout; Updated Times
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is reminding the public that the meeting times of some previously scheduled public meetings on spotted seatrout have changed. All meetings will now begin at 6:00 pm, except the meeting in Ruston, which remains…
2019 season opens with Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies
Every Spring and Fall, Blessing of the Fleet ceremonies happen throughout Louisiana’s coastal communities. Occurring for centuries around the world, the ceremonies traditionally feature religious blessings and festivities to help ensure a bountiful and safe fishing season. Open to the public, South…
Fisherman meetings and TED checks across coast mark season’s beginnings
For commercial fishermen, as another marker of the start of the 2019 season, Louisiana Sea Grant agents are holding fishermen meetings in the same areas and times as NOAA TED checks. These are great opportunities to learn about what’s new in the industry, best practices,…
Recipe: Vermilion Bay Black Drum Sauté
In the Fall, wild Black Drum fish are landed in the Gulf of Mexico with greater frequency. This simple recipe brings out the mild white fish’s delicious traits. Recipe: Vermilion Bay Black Drum Sauté Ingredients: Vermilion Bay Sweet Black Drum fillets,…
2018 Recreational Red Snapper Season Starts May 25
The 2018 recreational red snapper season will begin on Friday, May 25, in both state and federal waters. The season will run seven days a week with a daily bag limit of two fish per person and a 16-inch total…
