Golden Meadow, town (1990 pop. 2,049), Lafourche parish, SE La., on Bayou Lafourche (navigable) and 40 mi/64 km SSW of New Orleans; 29°23'N 90°16'W. Shrimp processing; baking prods. Duck hunting, fur trapping nearby. Catfish L. to W. Pointe au Chien State Wildlife Area to NW.