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Chauvin fishing guide
Chauvin is a bayou town strung along LA 56 in Terrebonne Parish, with Lake Boudreaux just west of the highway and the Boudreaux and Robinson canals running off it. This is close-to-the-road fishing: Lake Boudreaux and the broken marsh north of it are five minutes from the launch for redfish and trout, and the canals along LA 56 are the most popular bank fishing spots in the parish, with Boudreaux Canal a winter trout hot spot. Cocodrie, the nearest existing guide, sits about 9 miles farther down at the end of the road and is the jumping off point for Terrebonne Bay, the barrier islands and the rigs, so Chauvin is the place for short runs, bank fishing and cold weather trout rather than open water.
10 ft, conditions now
Conditions now
Live from NOAA and the National Weather Service. Times show in your own time zone.
Today’s bite
A forecast built from live data and the calendar below. Not a catch report.
Working out today from the tides, water and calendar.
Tides
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On the water now
- Water
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- Wind
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Marine forecast
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7 day forecast
National Weather Service, for Chauvin. Updates through the day.
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NOAA tides, Pointe Au Chien, Cut Off Canal, LA (opens in a new tab) NOAA station Grand Isle, LA (opens in a new tab) NWS 7 day forecast (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Terrebonne Bay (opens in a new tab)
12 ft, the chart
Chart and depths
The official NOAA chart, centered on Chauvin. Depths, channels, reefs and markers, live from NOAA.
The NOAA chart loads when you scroll here.
15 ft, fishing reports
Fishing reports
What people are catching, on what, and where. Every report links to whoever wrote it. We do not write these ourselves.
Latest reports
From local captains, shops and outdoor writers. Newest first, last 14 days.
- Checking the latest reports.
Report sources: Great Days Outdoors Louisiana Delta Fishing Report (opens in a new tab) Louisiana Sportsman (opens in a new tab)
Straight from the dock
Reports sent to us by shops and captains on this guide. We check each one before it posts.
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20 ft, what is biting
What is biting, month by month
When each fish is at its best around Chauvin. This month is marked.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled trout | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Peak |
| Redfish | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Black drum | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Sheepshead | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Flounder | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Tripletail | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Mackerel | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow |
Speckled trout
Peak: January, February, June, July, August, December
Boudreaux Canal is a winter trout hot spot that fish use to move to and from the lake, and down the road at Cocodrie the parish guide says trout chances are best in the warm summer months; look for moving water.
Redfish
Peak: March, April, May, June, July, August
Caught all year in the brackish water; in the broken marsh north of Lake Boudreaux reds feed on crabs 10 to 15 feet off the grass and hit spinnerbaits or a soft plastic shrimp under a popping cork.
Black drum
The parish fishing guide lists black drum as an all year catch in the saltwater and brackish marsh.
Sheepshead
Another all year marsh fish in Terrebonne Parish, often caught alongside reds and drum.
Flounder
Peak: June, July, August
A summer catch toward the Gulf; Louisiana closes flounder harvest October 15 through November 30 every year.
Tripletail
Peak: June, July, August
The parish guide lists tripletail among the summer Gulf fish down the bayou.
Mackerel
Peak: June, July, August
Listed with trout, flounder and croakers as a summer saltwater catch toward the Gulf.
30 ft, seasons and rules
Seasons and rules
Open and close dates we could confirm from official sources, plus where to check limits before you keep a fish.
Southern flounder, Louisiana state waters
Closed to recreational and commercial harvest October 15 through November 30 every year.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, annual, applies to 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, Louisiana private recreational and state charter
The 2026 season closed August 9, reopened August 27 to 30 and September 4 to 7, 2026, then closed until further notice. Does not cover federally permitted charter boats.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gag grouper, Louisiana state waters
Open 12:01 a.m. September 1 to 11:59 p.m. September 30, 2026.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Greater amberjack, federal Gulf waters
Open September 1, 2026, to 12:01 a.m. October 14, 2026; closed after that until September 1, 2027.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
40 ft, where to fish
Where to fish
- Bay
Lake Boudreaux
Just west of LA 56 about halfway between Chauvin and Cocodrie, five minutes from the launch, with trout in the deeper open water around the edges.
- Marsh
Broken marsh north of Lake Boudreaux
Redfish country; the lone reds cruise 10 to 15 feet off the grass while schools push up on the marsh.
- Channel
Boudreaux Canal along LA 56
One of the two most popular bank spots in the parish and a winter speckled trout hot spot; it gets crowded in winter.
- Channel
Robinson Canal along LA 56
The other top shoreline spot on LA 56; fish where the water is moving.
- Marsh
Pointe-aux-Chenes Wildlife Management Area
A 33,000 acre LDWF area east of Chauvin known for redfish, with recreational fishing allowed.
50 ft, launch and piers
Ramps and piers
Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.
| Name | Type | Fee | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boudreaux's Marina (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 8250 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344 |
| Island Road public boat launch (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | Island Road, Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA |
| Island Road fishing piers (opens in a new tab) | Pier | Free | Island Road, Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA |
60 ft, bait, tackle and charters
Bait, tackle and charters
Where to get live and fresh bait, tackle and a guide. We are not paid to list anyone here.
Bait and tackle (4)
Showing all 4 shops
- Bait and tackleLive bait
Captain Allen's Bait and Tackle
Bait: live bait
4325 Highway 56, Houma, LA 70363
On LA 56 north of Chauvin on the way in from Houma; live bait, tackle and gear for fresh and saltwater, plus boiled seafood.
- Marina
Boudreaux's Marina
8250 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344
Full service sport fishing marina on LA 56 with charters, a boat launch, fuel, ice, rooms and a waterfront restaurant and bar.
- Store
Lapeyrouse Seafood, Bar and Grocery
6890 Highway 56, Chauvin, LA 70344
Grocery, gas station and convenience store on LA 56 in Chauvin.
- Store
The Barge at Coco Marina
106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin, LA 70344
Marina store at the bottom of LA 56 in Cocodrie selling fishing supplies and boat fuel; opens 5:30 a.m. in winter and 4:30 a.m. in summer.
Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Coco Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore and offshore |
| Custom Charters LLC (Capt. Tommy Pellegrin) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Chauvin, asked and answered
Where can I fish from the bank in Chauvin?
The Boudreaux and Robinson canals along LA 56 are the most popular shoreline spots in Terrebonne Parish, and Boudreaux Canal gets crowded in winter. Island Road in nearby Pointe-aux-Chenes has free public fishing piers.
When is the best time for speckled trout around Chauvin?
Boudreaux Canal is a winter trout hot spot because fish use it to move to and from the lake. Down the road at Cocodrie, the parish guide says trout are caught year round but chances are best in the warm summer months.
Is Lake Boudreaux worth fishing without a long run?
Yes. It sits just west of LA 56, and the lake and the broken marsh north of it are about five minutes from the launch, with redfish in the marsh and trout in the deeper open water around the edges.
Can I keep flounder this fall?
Not from October 15 through November 30. Louisiana closes southern flounder harvest for everyone during that window every year.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Chauvin
Sources for this guide (11), last checked 2026-10-27
- cocomarina.com (opens in a new tab)
- explorehouma.com/?p=1554 (opens in a new tab)
- explorehouma.com/?p=173 (opens in a new tab)
- explorehouma.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/26-HCVB-0770-Adventure_Guide_2026_Fishing.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- wlf.louisiana.gov/news/2026-state-gag-grouper-season-to-open-september-1-and-close-october (opens in a new tab)
- bbb.org/us/la/houma/category/fishing-bait (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/recreational-fishing-season-length-announcement-greater-amberj (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/lake-boudreaux-a-great-redfishing-option/ (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/many-opportunities-in-the-fertile-waters-ar (opens in a new tab)
- wlf.louisiana.gov/news/flounder-season-set-to-close-october-15-to-november-30-for-commerci (opens in a new tab)
- wlf.louisiana.gov/news/rec-red-snapper-season-reopens-for-two-fourday-periods (opens in a new tab)
100 ft, the seabed
Gear up for Chauvin
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