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From the pier to the plate, you’ll find the tastiest seafood in the Bayou State. Louisiana’s placement on the Gulf Coast makes it a prime spot for some of the freshest seafood in the world. Within its 7,700-mile-long shoreline you’ll find waterways teeming with the kind of marine life that makes the state not just a phenomenal fishing destination — but one of the world’s premier culinary destinations for seafood lovers. You don’t have to look far to see what we mean. North and central Louisiana’s rivers and reservoirs are filled with delectable sac-á-lait, bass, catfish and bluegill, all of which have become the staples of Louisiana soul food. Of course, there’s the Gulf of Mexico itself, which has made Louisiana the nation’s second-largest seafood supplier. And while that’s great for the fishermen and charter boat outfitters, it’s also a big reason we have so many seafood festivals and world-renowned restaurants here in Louisiana. Louisiana’s seafood industry is steeped in tradition. Crabbing has been done for generations in the beach communities near Lake Charles. Crawfish and alligator farming have close ties to south Louisiana as well, and some of those family-owned operations are open for tours, too. Learn more about Louisiana seafood by visiting LouisianaTravel.com/culinary
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