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Cypremort Point fishing guide
Cypremort Point is a camp and sailboat community on a peninsula in Vermilion Bay, one of the few spots near the Gulf you can drive to between Grand Isle and Cameron. Locals fish The Cove and Weeks Bay shorelines for speckled trout in fall, the reefs around Marsh Island and Southwest Pass for redfish, and run out past Marsh Island to the Gulf for tripletail off floating debris. What sets it apart from Cocodrie, the nearest guide to the east, is the Atchafalaya River: when the river is high the bay goes fresh and muddy, trout scatter and redfish carry the fishing, and when it drops and salt water returns the trout bite turns on.
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 Cypremort Point. Updates through the day.
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NOAA tides, Cypremort Point, LA (opens in a new tab) NOAA station Freshwater Canal Locks, LA (opens in a new tab) NWS 7 day forecast (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Vermilion and West Cote Blanche Bays (opens in a new tab)
12 ft, the chart
Chart and depths
The official NOAA chart, centered on Cypremort Point. 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: Louisiana Sportsman (opens in a new tab) The Daily Iberian Outdoors (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.
Checking for reports.
20 ft, what is biting
What is biting, month by month
When each fish is at its best around Cypremort Point. This month is marked.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled trout | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Redfish | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Peak |
| Bull redfish | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Tripletail | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow |
| Southern flounder | Slow | Slow | Slow | Slow | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Slow | Slow | Slow |
Speckled trout
Peak: October, November
October is the month locals count on, with live shrimp under a popping cork at Tee Butte, Pavy's Reef, The Hammock and The Cove; strong winter fronts push most trout to the Gulf until spring.
Redfish
Peak: January, February, December
Winter is prime, with reds pushed onto the Vermilion Bay and Weeks Bay shorelines in 3 feet or less, and in summer they keep biting on the Marsh Island and Southwest Pass reefs even when high river water shuts down the trout.
Bull redfish
Bull reds come off Boxcar Reef northwest of Southwest Pass on Carolina rigs with cut mullet or cracked crab.
Tripletail
Offshore crews look for them on floating pallets, debris and grass lines out past Southwest Pass and need live shrimp or live baitfish to pull them off.
Southern flounder
Flounder show up around the state park piers and the bay in the warmer months; harvest is closed October 15 through November 30.
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. Closed after that until September 1, 2027.
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
The Cove
On the east shore of Vermilion Bay next to the camps and piers; when the fall trout move in, boats pile in to fish live shrimp under corks.
- Bay
The Hammock
Locals slide here instead of the crowded Cove for fall trout, and it is protected on a light north wind.
- Reef
Tee Butte and Pavy's Reef
Two of the reefs that fill with trout of all sizes once the Atchafalaya drops and the water salts up in October.
- Bay
Weeks Bay shorelines and Mud Point
December trout on glow or chartreuse plastics on a falling tide, and winter reds along the mud shorelines on a quarter-ounce jighead.
- Pass
Southwest Pass and the Marsh Island reefs
Steady redfish water when the river is high; fish dead shrimp under a cork over the reefs and along the shoreline, and the reefs around Marsh Island give protection on north winds.
- Channel
The Worm
Deep holes inside Marsh Island where locals Carolina-rig cracked crab in 20 to 25 feet for reds.
- Reef
Boxcar Reef
Northwest of Southwest Pass; a bull red spot for cut mullet and cracked crab on Carolina rigs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quintana Boat Launch (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | Hwy. 319, Cypremort Point, LA |
| Cypremort Point State Park fishing areas (opens in a new tab) | Pier | Paid | 306 Beach Lane, Cypremort Point, LA 70538 |
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.
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| South Louisiana Redfishing (Capt. Troy Nash) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Smokin' Reels Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Fowl Language Guide Service (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
70 ft, on the calendar
Tournaments and events
Annual events on this water. Dates move, so confirm with the organiser.
Iberia Rod and Gun Club Saltwater Fishing Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
usually Fourth of July weekend, weighed under the pavilion along Quintana Canal at Cypremort Point, with inside, offshore and junior divisions
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Cypremort Point, asked and answered
When is the best time to fish Cypremort Point for speckled trout?
October is the month locals count on, with November also strong, fishing live shrimp under a popping cork at Tee Butte, Pavy's Reef, The Hammock and The Cove. Strong winter fronts push most trout out to the Gulf until spring.
Why does the Atchafalaya River matter for fishing here?
A high Atchafalaya sends fresh, dirty water into Vermilion Bay, which shuts down the trout but keeps redfish biting around Marsh Island and Southwest Pass. Once the river drops and salt water returns, the trout spots around The Cove, Tee Butte and Pavy's Reef turn on.
Where do I find redfish at Cypremort Point in winter?
Winter is the best redfish time, with fish up on the Vermilion Bay and Weeks Bay shorelines in 3 feet or less. Work the mud shorelines with a soft plastic on a quarter-ounce jighead.
Can I fish Cypremort Point without a boat?
Yes. Cypremort Point State Park has shore fishing areas (a park entry fee applies), and flounder show up around the park piers in the warmer months.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Cypremort Point
Sources for this guide (17), last checked 2026-10-27
- cajuncoast.com/activities/fishing-hunting/ (opens in a new tab)
- cajuncoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/2023-Boat-Launches-Info.pdf (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/locations/louisiana/cypremort-point (opens in a new tab)
- thedailyiberian.com/2025/06/17/250618-overtime-outdoors/ (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)
- 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)
- lastateparks.com/parks-preserves/cypremort-point-state-park (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/angler-chasing-specks-in-vermilion-bay-land (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/redfish-action-heating-up-at-cypremort-poin (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/speckled-trout-on-fire-out-of-cypremort-poi (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/tripletail/cypremort-point-tripletail/ (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/try-glow-and-chartreuse-for-cypremort-point (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/tag/cypremort-point/ (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
Gear up for Cypremort Point
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