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Cocodrie fishing guide
Cocodrie is a small fishing town in Terrebonne Parish about 9 miles below Chauvin, on the edge of Terrebonne Bay. Inshore, locals fish the marsh, the north shores of Lake Pelto and Lake Barre, the ship passes, shell reefs and the barrier island beaches for speckled trout and reds. The nearshore production platforms hold trout in summer plus mangrove snapper and cobia, and offshore boats run for grouper, amberjack, tuna and swordfish.
10 ft, conditions now
Conditions now
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Tides
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On the water now
- Water
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Marine forecast
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NOAA tides, Cocodrie, LA (opens in a new tab) NOAA station Grand Isle, LA (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Terrebonne Bay (opens in a new tab)
20 ft, what is biting
What is biting, month by month
When each fish is at its best around Cocodrie. This month is marked.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled trout | Good | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Redfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| Mangrove snapper | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Cobia | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Good | Slow | Slow |
| Gag grouper | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Greater amberjack | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow |
| Yellowfin tuna | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Peak | Peak | Slow | Slow |
| Swordfish | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Speckled trout
Peak: May, June, July
Early summer is prime on the beaches and nearshore rigs with live shrimp, croakers or plastics; in winter they hold on deep shell and rock reefs in 4 to 8 feet after fronts.
Redfish
Caught all year in the marsh and ponds, with bull reds often mixed in with the trout on reefs and rigs.
Mangrove snapper
Peak: May, June, July, August, September
Caught around the offshore oil and gas rigs, and they move closer in by September.
Cobia
Peak: September
Look for them patrolling the rigs as they migrate back through in September.
Gag grouper
Peak: September
A popular September target offshore, which lines up with the short 2026 gag season.
Greater amberjack
Peak: September, October
Caught on offshore structure when the federal season is open, which in 2026 is September 1 to October 13.
Yellowfin tuna
Peak: September, October
Fall tuna follow the shrimp boats in about 200 feet of water.
Swordfish
Good all year in about 1,200 to 1,500 feet of water.
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.
Red snapper, Louisiana private recreational and state charter
The 2026 Louisiana season opened May 1, 2026, in state waters and federal waters off Louisiana. Bag limit and dates can change during the year.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, Louisiana private recreational and state charter
Closed August 9, 2026, reopened August 27 to 30 and September 4 to 7, 2026, then closed again September 7 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 September 1 to September 30, 2026.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Gag grouper, federal Gulf waters
Open 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2026, to 12:01 a.m. October 1, 2026.
NOAA 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, a 43 day season.
NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
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)
40 ft, where to fish
Where to fish
- Bay
Lake Pelto north shore
A go to trout area in spring and fall, and in January the deeper water near Cocodrie fishes well after a front.
- Bay
Lake Barre north shore
Another April trout spot where marsh water drains south into the lake.
- Pass
Ship passes
In the September transition the passes can hold a tremendous number of trout.
- Beach
Cocodrie beaches and barrier islands
In June and July the beaches fill with spawning trout; read the current and eddies where sandbar troughs drain.
- Reef
Bayou Terrebonne reef
A shallow reef, about 1.5 feet deep, that holds trout on live bait.
- Offshore
Nearshore production platforms
Clearer water around the rigs holds trout in summer and mangrove snapper and cobia farther out.
- Marsh
LA 57 shoreline between Cocodrie and Dulac
A popular bank fishing stretch for anglers without a boat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Road fishing piers (opens in a new tab) | Pier | Free | Island Road, Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA |
| Island Road public boat launch (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Free | Island Road, Pointe-aux-Chenes, LA |
| Boudreaux Canal Boat Launch (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | Just south of Boudreaux Canal on LA 56, Chauvin, LA |
60 ft, bait, tackle and charters
Bait, tackle and charters
Local shops and guides. We are not paid to list anyone here.
Bait and tackle
| Shop | Where | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Barge at Coco Marina (opens in a new tab) | 106 Pier 56 Ct., Chauvin, LA 70344 | 985-664-2440 |
| Tradewinds Marina and Lodge (opens in a new tab) |
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Coco Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore and offshore |
| Cocodrie Inside Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore and offshore |
| Custom Charters (Capt. Tommy Pellegrin) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore and offshore |
| Fish Heads LA (Capt. Todd Black) (opens in a new tab) | Offshore |
| Topwater Charters (Capt. Bryce Michel) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Cocodrie, asked and answered
When is the best time to fish Cocodrie for speckled trout?
Early summer is prime time, with spawning trout filling the beaches in June and July. April and September are transition months, and in January trout hold on deep shell and rock reefs after cold fronts.
Where do Cocodrie anglers find trout in spring?
The north shores of Lake Pelto and Lake Barre are good April spots, especially where marsh water drains south into the lake. Lake Pelto fishes well again in fall.
What is biting offshore out of Cocodrie in September?
Gag grouper, mangrove snapper, cobia around the rigs and amberjack are all good September targets, and fall yellowfin follow the shrimp boats in about 200 feet of water. Check open seasons first: in 2026 gag closed at the end of September and amberjack closed at 12:01 a.m. October 14.
Can I fish Cocodrie without a boat?
Yes. LA 57 between Cocodrie and Dulac is a popular bank fishing stretch, and Island Road in nearby Pointe-aux-Chenes has free public fishing piers.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Cocodrie
Sources for this guide (22), last checked 2026-10-26
- captainexperiences.com/locations/louisiana/grand-isle/seasonality (opens in a new tab)
- coastal.la.gov/news/public-fishing-piers-and-expanded-boat-launch-now-open-on-island-road- (opens in a new tab)
- cococharters.com (opens in a new tab)
- explorehouma.com/blog/fishin-in-louisianas-bayou-country/ (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)
- cocomarina.com (opens in a new tab)
- explorelouisiana.com/articles/louisianas-top-saltwater-fishing-towns (opens in a new tab)
- explorelouisiana.com/fishing/cocodrie-charters (opens in a new tab)
- explorelouisiana.com/fishing/custom-charters (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/noaa-fisheries-announces-2026-gag-recreational-season-federal- (opens in a new tab)
- fisheries.noaa.gov/bulletin/recreational-fishing-season-length-announcement-greater-amberj (opens in a new tab)
- houmatimes.com/news/new-public-boudreaux-canal-boat-launch/ (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/speckled-trout/cocodrie-trout-hangouts/ (opens in a new tab)
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- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/speckled-trout/fishing-reefs-to-rigs-at-coc (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/speckled-trout/january-trout-fishing-out-of (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/speckled-trout/the-fall-speckled-trout-tran (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/offshore-fishing/offshore-action-out-of-cocodrie-should-be- (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/offshore-fishing/snapper/mangrove-snapper-are-big-cocodrie- (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)
- wlf.louisiana.gov/page/red-snapper (opens in a new tab)
100 ft, the seabed
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