EXHIBIT 15.1



August 14, 2002




Stone Energy Corporation
625 E. Kaliste Saloom Road
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508


To the Stockholders of
Stone Energy Corporation:

We are aware of the  incorporation by reference in the  Registration  Statements
(Form S-8 Nos. 33-67332,  333-51968,  333-64448, and 333-87849 and Form S-3 Nos.
333-79733 and  333-86450) of Stone Energy  Corporation  of our report dated July
29, 2002  relating to the unaudited  condensed  consolidated  interim  financial
statements of Stone Energy Corporation that is included in its Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2002.

Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the  Securities Act of 1933, our report is not a part
of the registration  statements  prepared or certified by accountants within the
meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.



                                               Very truly yours,


                                               /s/Ernst & Young LLP