FishCondishCocodrie, LA Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Cocodrie, LA fishing report
Terrebonne marsh out of Cocodrie is redfish and speckled trout country at its core, and those two species drive most of what you'll plan around. Spring and fall are prime, with trout schooling on shell edges and redfish tailing shallow in the ponds. Summers get brutal and push fish deep into shaded bayou cuts during midday. Winters concentrate big bull reds in the deeper passes. The species you named — striped bass, fluke, bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — are not realistic targets in this marsh system. This is Gulf-influenced Louisiana estuary, not Mid-Atlantic or Northeast coastal water, and chasing those species here would mean a very long, fishless day.
For actual Terrebonne success, work the marsh pond edges and oyster reefs on a falling tide, which flushes bait out of the grass and stacks fish at drain points. Soft plastics on quarter-ounce jigheads in chartreuse or white cover water efficiently, while weedless gold spoons are deadly for reds pushing the shoreline grass. Water temperature below 50°F slows trout dramatically — slow your retrieve and drop to a suspending lure or live shrimp under a popping cork. Incoming tides with two to four knots of southeast wind push cleaner water into the interior ponds and noticeably improve both visibility and bite activity.
Cocodrie, LA tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Cocodrie, LA is Cocodrie, Terrebonne Bay (station 8762928), about 0.2 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 1 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 1:57 PM 1 ft▼ Low 11:11 PM 0.4 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 6:57 AM 0.8 ft▼ Low 12:32 PM 0.7 ft▲ High 4:30 PM 0.8 ft▼ Low 10:41 PM 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 5:36 AM 0.9 ft▼ Low 1:43 PM 0.5 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 4:49 AM 1 ft▼ Low 2:40 PM 0.3 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 4:36 AM 1.1 ft▼ Low 3:42 PM 0.1 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 4:58 AM 1.2 ft▼ Low 4:53 PM -0.1 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▲ High 5:48 AM 1.3 ft▼ Low 6:07 PM -0.2 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▲ High 7:00 AM 1.4 ft▼ Low 7:19 PM -0.2 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▲ High 8:28 AM 1.4 ft▼ Low 8:23 PM -0.3 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▲ High 9:55 AM 1.5 ft▼ Low 9:17 PM -0.2 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Cocodrie, LA dashboard.
What's biting near Cocodrie, LA
The species most likely to be feeding the Terrebonne marsh: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Cocodrie, LA and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Cocodrie, LA fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Cocodrie, LA?
The species bite forecast for Cocodrie, LA covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Cocodrie, LA?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Cocodrie, LA, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Cocodrie, LA?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the Terrebonne marsh as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Cocodrie, LA?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Cocodrie, LA, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Cocodrie, LA
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: