Louisiana · Cajun Coast
REDFISH FISHING
IN COCODRIE
Cocodrie is an outstanding destination for redfish fishing, with peak season in March, April, May and good catches in January, February, June. Book a charter and target redfish with local experts.
About Redfish Fishing in Cocodrie
Also known as Red Drum, one of the most sought-after inshore gamefish in the Gulf. Known for powerful runs and the distinctive spot on the tail.
Redfish — also called Red Drum — are the most popular inshore gamefish along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. They are bronze-copper in color with one or more distinctive black spots near the tail, which scientists believe confuse predators into attacking the wrong end. Juveniles (called "rat reds") are bright gold or copper, while bull reds over 30 inches take on a deeper bronze-red hue with a pronounced hump behind the head. Males and females are visually identical, though females grow larger and are the primary spawners.
Scientific name: Sciaenops ocellatus
Redfish Seasonal Calendar — Cocodrie
Month-by-month availability for redfish in Cocodrie, LA.
How to Catch Redfish in Cocodrie
Techniques & Bait
Live shrimp under a popping cork is the most reliable year-round technique. Soft plastic jigs (gold spoons, paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/4 oz jigheads) worked along oyster bars and grass flat edges are deadly. For trophy bulls in the fall, fresh-cut mullet or blue crab on a Carolina rig fished near passes and jetties is hard to beat. Sight-casting to tailing reds on shallow flats with gold spoons or fly-rod presentations is the pinnacle of the sport.
Recommended Tackle
Medium or medium-light spinning rod (7 ft), 2500-3000 size reel, 10-15 lb braided line, 20 lb fluorocarbon leader. For bull reds: medium-heavy rod, 4000 reel, 20-30 lb braid, 30 lb leader.
Best Inshore Fishing Spots in Cocodrie
Top spots where local captains target redfish and other inshore species.
Lake Felicity
Lake Felicity lies just south of Cocodrie in the heart of the Terrebonne Parish marsh, offering outstanding sight-fishing for redfish tailing on shallow mud flats and grass shorelines. Speckled trout and flounder also populate the lake's deeper pockets and connecting bayou channels where tidal flow concentrates baitfish. The lake's proximity to Cocodrie's marinas makes it one of the quickest and most productive inshore destinations accessible from this end-of-the-road fishing village.
Bayou Grand Caillou
Bayou Grand Caillou is the main waterway running through Cocodrie and south into the lower Terrebonne Parish marsh, serving as the lifeline for both commercial and recreational fishermen. The bayou's deeper bends, dock pilings, and adjacent marsh ponds hold redfish, speckled trout, sheepshead, and drum in reliable numbers year-round. Anglers idling down the bayou and casting to shoreline structure can expect consistent action within minutes of leaving the dock.
Four Point Bayou
Four Point Bayou branches off the main channel south of Cocodrie and winds through some of the most pristine marsh habitat in Terrebonne Parish. The bayou's isolated ponds and grass-lined drains hold trophy redfish that see minimal fishing pressure due to the area's difficult access and shallow water. Poling a skiff through Four Point Bayou on a calm morning offers world-class sight-fishing for tailing redfish in a true Louisiana marsh wilderness setting.
Lake Raccourci
Lake Raccourci is a shallow interior lake in the marsh south of Cocodrie, connected to the surrounding bayou system by narrow channels that fill and drain with the tides. Redfish congregate along the lake's oyster-studded shorelines and grass points, feeding on shrimp and small crabs pushed into the lake by incoming tides. The lake is a reliable inshore destination when southeast winds make the more exposed bays and open water unfishable.
Other Species in Cocodrie
More fish you can target while visiting Cocodrie.
Redfish Fishing in Cocodrie — FAQ
The peak months for Redfish fishing in Cocodrie are March, April, May, September, October. During these months, Redfish are most active and abundant in the Cocodrie area.
Redfish fishing charters in Cocodrie are typically inshore trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Live shrimp under a popping cork is the most reliable year-round technique. Soft plastic jigs (gold spoons, paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/4 oz jigheads) worked along oyster bars and grass flat edges are deadly. For trophy bulls in the fall, fresh-cut mullet or blue crab on a Carolina rig fished near passes and jetties is hard to beat. Sight-casting to tailing reds on shallow flats with gold spoons or fly-rod presentations is the pinnacle of the sport.
No — when you book a charter in Cocodrie, your captain provides all required Louisiana fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Redfish regulations in Louisiana include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Redfish in Cocodrie, you may also catch Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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