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Houma fishing guide

Houma is the hub of Terrebonne Parish, and the fishing runs south from town down a fan of bayous and highways, LA 56 to Chauvin and Cocodrie, LA 57 to Dulac, Bayou Dularge, and Pointe-aux-Chenes to the east. Those roads end in brackish marsh, canals and lakes that hold redfish, speckled trout, black drum and sheepshead all year, with Terrebonne Bay and the Gulf beyond. Bank anglers get real options here too, from the free piers on Island Road to the canals along LA 56.

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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Marine forecast

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7 day forecast

National Weather Service, for Houma. Updates through the day.

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NOAA tides, Cocodrie, LA NOAA station West Bank 1, Bayou Gauche, LA NWS 7 day forecast NWS marine forecast, Terrebonne Bay

12 ft, the chart

Chart and depths

The official NOAA chart, centered on Houma. Depths, channels, reefs and markers, live from NOAA.

The NOAA chart loads when you scroll here.

NOAA electronic navigational chart: soundings, depth contours, channels, markers and hazards. Zoom in to see more soundings. Not for navigation. Green dries out at low water, the numbers are depth at chart datum, and letters like Rk, Sh and Oys mark the hard bottom worth fishing. What the symbols mean Open NOAA ENC Online

13 ft, the radar

Rain on the radar

Live NWS radar centered on Houma. The last 50 minutes on a loop, so you can see which way the rain is moving before you launch.

The radar loads when you scroll here.

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NEXRAD base reflectivity, updated about every 5 minutes. Radar sees rain and storms, not fog or wind. Not for navigation. Open the NWS radar

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.

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Report sources: Great Days Outdoors Louisiana Delta Fishing Report Louisiana Sportsman

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 Houma. This month is marked.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Redfish
Speckled trout
Black drum
Sheepshead
Southern flounder
Tripletail
Largemouth bass

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 season opened Friday, May 1, 2026, seven days a week, in state and federal waters for private recreational anglers and in state waters within 9 miles for state charter vessels, to run until landings reach the 2026 private recreational allocation of 882,439 pounds.

    Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Red snapper, Louisiana private recreational and state charter

    After closing for the allocation, the season reopened August 27 to 30 and September 4 to 7, 2026. LDWF now lists the season as closed. This does not cover federally permitted charter boats.

    Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Red snapper, federal waters (federally permitted for-hire boats)

    Closed January 1 to May 31. The 2026 for-hire season closed October 26, 2026.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Gag grouper, Louisiana state waters

    Open 12:01 a.m. September 1, 2026 to 11:59 p.m. September 30, 2026.

    Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Gag grouper, federal waters

    Closed January 1 to August 31. The 2026 season opened September 1 and closed October 1, 2026.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Greater amberjack, federal waters

    The 2026 to 2027 season opened September 1 and closed October 14, 2026. The fixed closures are August 1 to 31 and November 1 to July 31.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Gray triggerfish, federal waters

    Closed January 1 to February 28 and June 1 to July 31 each year.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Shallow-water grouper, federal waters beyond 20 fathoms

    Closed February 1 to March 31 seaward of the 20-fathom contour.

    NOAA Fisheries, 2026 Official page

  • Southern flounder, Louisiana 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

40 ft, where to fish

Where to fish

  • Marsh

    Pointe-aux-Chenes

    Reliable redfish marsh all year, with black drum, trout and sheepshead for kayak anglers, and kayak rentals on site.

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  • Pier

    Island Road piers

    Five free public piers between Pointe-aux-Chenes and Isle de Jean Charles for saltwater fishing and crabbing.

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  • Channel

    Boudreaux Canal (LA 56)

    A winter speckled trout hot spot and a migration route to and from the lake, so expect a crowd on the bank in winter.

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  • Channel

    Robinson Canal (LA 56)

    A popular bank fishing canal along LA 56 that also gets crowded in winter.

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  • Marsh

    Bayou Dularge

    Redfish, speckled trout, flounder, white trout, sheepshead and black drum, with bank access along Bayou Dularge Road no farther south than Falgout Canal.

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  • Marsh

    LA 57 between Cocodrie and Dulac

    Roadside bank fishing on the way down to Cocodrie, where trout bite year round.

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  • Bridge

    Pontoon Bridge over the Houma Navigation Canal

    A listed shoreline fishing spot on the Houma Navigation Canal.

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  • Marsh

    Bayou Black

    Freshwater canals, lakes and bayous west of Houma that fish best in winter.

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50 ft, launch and piers

Ramps and piers

Public launches and fishing piers. Fees and hours change, so check the link before you tow.

NameTypeFeeWhere
Island Road boat launchRampFreeIsland Road between Highway 665 and Isle de Jean Charles, Pointe-aux-Chenes
Island Road fishing piers (five piers)PierFreeIsland Road between Highway 665 and Isle de Jean Charles, Pointe-aux-Chenes
Boudreaux Canal public boat launchRampCheckJust south of Boudreaux Canal, Chauvin
Boudreaux Canal launch fishing dockPierCheckJust south of Boudreaux Canal, Chauvin

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 (5)

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Live bait comes and goes with the weather and the season. Call before you drive.

Charters and guides (7)

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CharterFishingTargetsLeaves fromCall
Coco ChartersInshore and offshore trips with rods, reels and bait included, plus custom trips and fishing lessons.Inshore and offshoreCoco Marina, 106 Pier 56 Ct, Chauvin (Cocodrie)(985) 594-6626
Boudreaux's MarinaSport fishing marina that offers charter trips along with rooms, fuel and a launch.8250 Highway 56, Chauvin(985) 594-4568
Game-on Charters, Inc.FishingBooker lists a 25 ft skiff out of Houma.Houma
Reel Vet ChartersVeteran owned; FishingBooker lists a 19 ft skiff out of Theriot.Theriot
Du South Fishing Charters, LLCFishingBooker lists a 26 ft inshore boat out of Theriot.InshoreTheriot
Precision Fishing Charters LLCFishingBooker lists a 24 ft center console out of Chauvin.Chauvin
Redfish Charter CompanyFishingBooker lists a 24 ft boat out of Chauvin.Chauvin

We are not paid to list anyone. Rates, boats and trips change, so confirm when you book.

70 ft, on the calendar

Tournaments and events

Annual events on this water. Dates move, so confirm with the organiser.

80 ft, asked and answered

Fishing Houma, asked and answered

Where can I fish from the bank around Houma?

The five free piers on Island Road at Pointe-aux-Chenes are the easiest, and they are good for crabbing too. Boudreaux and Robinson canals along LA 56, Bayou Dularge Road down to Falgout Canal, LA 57 between Cocodrie and Dulac, and the Pontoon Bridge over the Houma Navigation Canal are the other popular bank spots.

When do speckled trout bite in Terrebonne Parish?

Trout bite year round at Cocodrie, with better odds in the warm summer months. In winter they move into Boudreaux Canal off LA 56, which gets crowded with bank anglers.

Where is the most reliable redfish water near Houma?

Pointe-aux-Chenes, east of Houma, holds redfish all year, along with black drum, trout and sheepshead. PAC Kayak Marina in Montegut rents kayaks there and sells fresh and frozen bait.

Can I keep flounder in the fall around Houma?

Not from October 15 through November 30. October is the peak flounder month, but Louisiana closes southern flounder harvest for all anglers during that window every year.

Which NOAA station gives tides for Houma?

Use Cocodrie, station 8762928, for tide predictions in Terrebonne Bay. It does not report water temperature or wind, so check West Bank 1, Bayou Gauche, station 8762482, for water temperature.

90 ft, the kit

What we would take to Houma

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Sources for this guide (15), last checked 2026-10-30
  1. coastal.la.gov/news/public-fishing-piers-and-expanded-boat-launch-now-open-on-island-road-
  2. cocomarina.com
  3. explorehouma.com/?p=1554
  4. explorehouma.com/?p=173
  5. explorehouma.com/blog/fishin-in-louisianas-bayou-country/
  6. explorehouma.com/events/2025-23rd-annual-krewe-of-terreanians-fishing-rodeo-day-2-2/
  7. fishingbooker.com/destinations/location/us/LA/houma
  8. explorelouisiana.com/lodging/campgrounds-rv-parks/pac-kayak-marina
  9. fisheries.noaa.gov/southeast/recreational-fishing/2025-2026-and-2026-2027-gulf-america-rec
  10. google.com/maps?cid=16673426108094533913
  11. houmatimes.com/news/new-public-boudreaux-canal-boat-launch/
  12. wlf.louisiana.gov/news/2026-state-gag-grouper-season-to-open-september-1-and-close-october
  13. wlf.louisiana.gov/news/flounder-season-set-to-close-october-15-to-november-30-for-commerci
  14. wlf.louisiana.gov/news/lwfc-sets-the-louisiana-private-recreational-and-state-charter-red-
  15. wlf.louisiana.gov/news/rec-red-snapper-season-reopens-for-two-fourday-periods

100 ft, the seabed

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