Lafayette is kosher according to Jewish dietary law.

Does Lafayette have fins and scales?

Yes. Lafayette has both fins and removable scales, which is the requirement set in Leviticus 11:9-12 and Deuteronomy 14:9-10 for a fish to be considered kosher.

Can I eat Lafayette sushi or sashimi?

If Lafayette is prepared in a kosher kitchen with kosher utensils and ingredients, Lafayette sushi or sashimi can be kosher. Always verify the kosher certification of the restaurant or preparation source.

Where can I find more information about whether Lafayette is kosher?

KosherFish.co references the Orthodox Union (OU) and Chabad lists of kosher and non-kosher fish. For specific halachic questions, consult your local Orthodox rabbi.

Lafayette

Kosher

Has fins and scales

Fins Yes

Scales Yes

Description

Spot are good to eat and are a frequent catch for recreational anglers along the U.S. East Coast.

Spot live in estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas. They usually stay shallower than about 6 m but can range to 50 m, favoring sandy and muddy seabeds in salt and brackish water.

Also known as

Spot
Spot Croaker
Norfolk Spot
Virginia Spot

Warnings & Kosher Issues

Lafayette is the spot, a drum/croaker with fins and scales (large ctenoid scales), so it is kosher.
Don't confuse it with the spotfin croaker, a different species.