Louisiana · Cajun Coast
SPECKLED TROUT FISHING
IN COCODRIE
Cocodrie is an outstanding destination for speckled trout fishing, with peak season in March, April, May and good catches in January, February, June. Book a charter and target speckled trout with local experts.
About Speckled Trout Fishing in Cocodrie
A favorite inshore species found throughout the Gulf. Excellent eating fish that feeds aggressively on live bait and artificial lures.
Speckled Trout — properly called Spotted Seatrout — are a favorite inshore gamefish from Texas to the Carolinas. Their silver-gray body is covered with distinctive black spots scattered across the upper back, dorsal fin, and tail. The belly is white with an iridescent silver-blue sheen. Males are typically smaller and darker than females, with more pronounced spotting. Females grow significantly larger — nearly all trophy trout over 7 lbs are female, called "gator trout" for their impressive size.
Scientific name: Cynoscion nebulosus
Speckled Trout Seasonal Calendar — Cocodrie
Month-by-month availability for speckled trout in Cocodrie, LA.
How to Catch Speckled Trout in Cocodrie
Techniques & Bait
Live shrimp under a popping cork (Cajun Thunder or MirrOlure) is the go-to technique for consistent catches. Soft plastic jigs — especially the MirrOlure Lil John, DOA Shrimp, and paddle-tail swimbaits in rootbeer/chartreuse or glow/chartreuse colors — are deadly when worked with a twitch-pause retrieve over grass flats. Topwater plugs (Super Spook Jr, MirrOlure Top Dog) produce explosive strikes at dawn and dusk. For trophy gator trout, slow-sinking twitchbaits (Catch 2000, Paul Brown Corky) worked near deep grass edges in winter are the ticket.
Recommended Tackle
Light to medium-light spinning rod (6'6"-7 ft), 2500 reel, 8-10 lb braided line with 15-20 lb fluorocarbon leader. Trout have soft mouths — a light drag and steady pressure prevent tearouts.
Best Inshore Fishing Spots in Cocodrie
Top spots where local captains target speckled trout 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.
Speckled Trout Fishing in Cocodrie — FAQ
The peak months for Speckled Trout fishing in Cocodrie are March, April, May, October. During these months, Speckled Trout are most active and abundant in the Cocodrie area.
Speckled Trout 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 (Cajun Thunder or MirrOlure) is the go-to technique for consistent catches. Soft plastic jigs — especially the MirrOlure Lil John, DOA Shrimp, and paddle-tail swimbaits in rootbeer/chartreuse or glow/chartreuse colors — are deadly when worked with a twitch-pause retrieve over grass flats. Topwater plugs (Super Spook Jr, MirrOlure Top Dog) produce explosive strikes at dawn and dusk. For trophy gator trout, slow-sinking twitchbaits (Catch 2000, Paul Brown Corky) worked near deep grass edges in winter are the ticket.
No — when you book a charter in Cocodrie, your captain provides all required Louisiana fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Speckled Trout 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 Speckled Trout in Cocodrie, you may also catch Redfish, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Red Snapper, Mangrove Snapper. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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