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Delacroix fishing guide
Delacroix Island sits at the end of Delacroix Highway in St. Bernard Parish, where Bayou Terre aux Boeufs and Bayou Gentilly meet a maze of bayous, canals and small lakes. The inside water from Lake Batola to Oak River holds trout and reds all winter, so you can fish out of the wind when the open water is rough. In summer the bigger trout move out toward Black Bay and the Breton Sound islands.
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 Delacroix. Updates through the day.
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NOAA tides, Shell Beach, LA (opens in a new tab) NOAA station Bay Waveland Yacht Club, MS (opens in a new tab) NWS 7 day forecast (opens in a new tab) NWS marine forecast, Breton Sound (opens in a new tab)
12 ft, the chart
Chart and depths
The official NOAA chart, centered on Delacroix. 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) Captain Experiences Delacroix fishing reports (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 Delacroix. This month is marked.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speckled trout | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Redfish | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Black drum | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Sheepshead | Good | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Southern flounder | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Good |
| Jack crevalle | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Speckled trout
Peak: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
In winter the big trout from Black Bay move into the inside lakes; fish the deep holes early and when it is cold, then the nearby flats as it warms, with live shrimp, cocahoes or plastics under a popping cork.
Redfish
Peak: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Reds patrol the grass banks around Lake Batola and the four points at the mouth of the Pencil Canal; gold spoons, spinnerbaits or shrimp under a popping cork all work.
Black drum
Peak: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Common across the marsh along with reds and trout, including in winter.
Sheepshead
Peak: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Another winter-friendly marsh fish that keeps rods bending when the trout are slow.
Southern flounder
Peak: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Part of the inshore mix, but harvest is closed statewide from October 15 through November 30.
Jack crevalle
Shows up in the Delacroix marsh all year.
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. Season dates and bag limits 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 until further notice. Does not cover federally permitted charter boats.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page (opens in a new tab)
Red snapper, federal for-hire (federally permitted charter boats)
Open 12:01 a.m. June 1, 2026, to 12:01 a.m. October 26, 2026.
NOAA 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)
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)
Gray triggerfish, Louisiana state waters
LDWF lists gray triggerfish as closed January 1 through the end of February and June 1 through July 31. The same LDWF table also lists the fall opening as September 1, so check LDWF before keeping one in August.
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
- Channel
Mouth of the Pencil Canal
About 10 minutes from Sweetwater Marina; fish all four corners of the intersection on a falling tide with live shrimp, cocahoes or plastics under a cork.
- Bay
Lake Batola and the mouth of Bayou Batola
The bayou mouth drops from about 6 feet to 10; drift it for trout and work the grass banks for reds and bass.
- Channel
Oak River
Deeper water that holds trout when it gets really cold.
- Bay
Black Bay
Where the big summer trout live before they slide into the inside waters for winter.
- Bay
Breton Sound islands (Belle Island, Iron Banks, Stone Island)
Good early morning topwater spots in summer, but crowded on weekends.
- Jetty
MRGO rocks
The rocks at the end of the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet can be reached from a Delacroix launch.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Marina (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Paid | 6205 Delacroix Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085 |
| Serigne's Boat Launch (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 5933 Delacroix Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085 |
| Semi-private ramp at 6011 Delacroix Hwy (opens in a new tab) | Ramp | Check | 6011 Delacroix Hwy, Delacroix, LA 70085 |
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 (3)
Showing all 3 shops
- Bait shopLive bait
Serigne's Boat Launch
Bait: live bait, fresh market bait
5933 Delacroix Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085
Launch with live bait, fresh market bait, fishing and boating supplies, ice and fuel.
- MarinaLive bait
Blackie Campo's Marina and Bait
Bait: live shrimp, dead shrimp
1301 Yscloskey Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085
Shell Beach bait stand with fuel, ice and a boat launch, on the way to the Biloxi marsh side.
- Marina
Sweetwater Guide Service and Marina
6205 Delacroix Hwy, St. Bernard, LA 70085
Bait shop with maps and local tips; staff can help you buy a Louisiana fishing license.
Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.
Charters and guides
| Charter | Fishing |
|---|---|
| Sweetwater Guide Service (Capt. Jack Payne) (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Delacroix Lodge (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Delacro Joes (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Reel Slippery Fishing Charters (opens in a new tab) | Inshore |
| Jason's Saltwater Guide Services (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.
AWS New Orleans Section Annual Fishing Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
spring, launching from Sweetwater Marina
2026: Saturday, April 11Fishing for Faith Rodeo (opens in a new tab)
fall, at Tee Wee's on the Bayou on the Yscloskey Highway
2026: Saturday, October 31 (postponed from an earlier weekend for weather)
80 ft, asked and answered
Fishing Delacroix, asked and answered
Where do I fish Delacroix in winter?
Stay inside. The lakes and bayous from Lake Batola to Oak River hold trout and reds all winter and let you get out of the wind. Fish the deep holes early and on cold days, then move up on the nearby flats as it warms.
What is the go-to rig around Delacroix?
A popping cork with live shrimp, a live cocahoe or a soft plastic. Gold spoons and spinnerbaits also catch reds along the grass banks.
Where can I launch and buy bait in Delacroix?
Sweetwater Marina and Serigne's are both on Delacroix Highway. Serigne's lists live bait, fresh market bait, ice and fuel, and Sweetwater has a bait shop and can help with a fishing license.
Can I keep flounder this time of year?
Not from October 15 through November 30. Louisiana closes southern flounder harvest for everyone during that window every year.
Which marine forecast covers Delacroix?
The NWS New Orleans forecast for Breton Sound, zone GMZ535. For tides, use the NOAA Shell Beach station.
90 ft, the kit
What we would take to Delacroix
Sources for this guide (22), last checked 2026-10-27
- boatrampfinder.com/ramps/marina-25/ (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/fishing-reports/locations/louisiana/buras (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/fishing-reports/locations/louisiana/delacroix (opens in a new tab)
- captainexperiences.com/locations/louisiana/delacroix/seasonality (opens in a new tab)
- delacroixfishing.com/ (opens in a new tab)
- sections.aws.org/neworleans/2026/03/11/25th-annual-fishing-rodeo/ (opens in a new tab)
- visitstbernard.com/event/fishing-for-faith-rodeo/ (opens in a new tab)
- visitstbernard.com/play/fishing/hire-guide/ (opens in a new tab)
- wlf.louisiana.gov/fishing/saltwater-seasons-limits (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)
- explorelouisiana.com/articles/fishing/fishing-offshore-charter-adventure-venice (opens in a new tab)
- explorelouisiana.com/boating/serigne-boat-launch (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/noaa-fisheries-announces-2026-gulf-america-red-snapper-recreat (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/louisiana-outdoor-treasures-campos-and-fish (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/saltwater-series-delacroix-island-2/ (opens in a new tab)
- louisianasportsman.com/fishing/inshore-fishing/why-shell-beach/ (opens in a new tab)
- plaqueminesparishtourism.com/business-directory (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 Delacroix
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