UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 13, 2006
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported)

STONE ENERGY CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware	1-12074	72-1235413
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road Lafayette, Louisiana	70508
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (337) 237-0410

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e 4(c))

Section 8 — Other Events
Item 8.01. Other Events.

     On March 13, 2006, Stone Energy Corporation issued a press release announcing the filing of its 2005 Form 10-K and third quarter 2005 Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Coincident with these filings, Stone has cured the deficiency referenced in the Notice of non-compliance from the holders of its 6.75% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2014 received on February 15, 2006. Additionally, these filings allow Stone access to the borrowing base under its Credit Facility previously suspended because of the Notice of non-compliance from Note holders. A copy of our press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

99.1 Press release dated March 13, 2006, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces Filing of 2005 Form 10-K.”

SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	STONE ENERGY CORPORATION
Date: March 15, 2006	By:	/s/ J. Kent Pierret
		J. Kent Pierret
		Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press release dated March 13, 2006, “Stone Energy Corporation Announces Filing of 2005 Form 10-K.”

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