Terrebonne County, LA · Gulf of Mexico
Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)
The end of Highway 56 in the heart of Terrebonne Parish’s sprawling coastal marsh — a redfish, speckled-trout, and black-drum fishery reached by boat through endless bayous and bays toward the barrier islands. A working-coast community where the marsh, the passes, and the nearshore rigs all produce.
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Top picks today
Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum & Sheepshead — tied at the top (0/100)
4 species tied for best of 4 tracked at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne).
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 8:02PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Sun & Moon
Today's Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:44 AM | High | 1.1 ft |
| 3:57 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
Species at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)
4 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 4 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Red Drum Skip the Red Drum trip today. In season 0/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — red drum prefers incoming tide
What's hurting
- 25 mph wind — dangerous wind — boats unsafe, casting impossible
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Sciaenops ocellatus — Also called channel bass, redfish, or (as juveniles) puppy drum. Summer and fall target around the lower Bay shoals and the Eastern Shore coastal bays. Big "bull reds" cruise the surf in fall.
Prefers. Water 65–85°F (ideal 75°F) · incoming tide · depth 3–20 ft.
Last verified 54 days ago on 2026-05-29. Open source page →
- Min size
- 16"
- Daily creel
- 5
16" minimum, 5/person/day; no more than one over 27".
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Spotted Seatrout Skip the Spotted Seatrout trip today. In season 0/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — spotted seatrout prefers incoming tide
What's hurting
- 25 mph wind — dangerous wind — boats unsafe, casting impossible
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Cynoscion nebulosus — Popularly called "speckled trout" or "specks." Summer-fall target in the lower Bay grass beds and the Eastern Shore coastal bays. Topwater walkers at dawn and soft plastics on jigheads are standard.
Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 72°F) · incoming tide · depth 3–15 ft.
Last verified 54 days ago on 2026-05-29. Open source page →
- Min size
- 13"
- Max size
- 20"
- Daily creel
- 15
13–20" slot, 15/person/day (two over-slot allowed).
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Black Drum Skip the Black Drum trip today. In season 0/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — black drum prefers incoming tide
What's hurting
- 25 mph wind — dangerous wind — boats unsafe, casting impossible
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Pogonias cromis — The red drum’s heavier, bottom-grubbing cousin — a deep-bodied sciaenid that roots crabs and shellfish off mud and oyster bottom across the Gulf and South Atlantic. "Puppy drum" in the slot are excellent eating; the giant bull black drum that mass to spawn around passes and jetties in late winter and spring can top 80 lb. A staple of Louisiana and Texas inshore fishing alongside redfish and speckled trout.
Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · incoming tide · depth 2–40 ft.
Last verified 49 days ago on 2026-06-03. Open source page →
- Min size
- 16"
- Max size
- 27"
- Daily creel
- 5
Louisiana: 16–27" slot, 5/person/day; no more than one over 27".
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Sheepshead Check local Sheepshead regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 0/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Sheepshead in LA on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's hurting
- incoming tide — sheepshead prefers slack tide
- 25 mph wind — dangerous wind — boats unsafe, casting impossible
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Archosargus probatocephalus — Structure-oriented crustacean eater with famously human-like teeth. VA piers, jetties, and the rocks and pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are the classic targets. Fiddler crabs, sand fleas, or small pieces of shrimp on a knocker rig right against the structure. Expect to lose tackle.
Prefers. Water 60–82°F (ideal 72°F) · slack tide · depth 5–40 ft.
No regulations on file for Louisiana / gulf. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
Location Info
Water Body
Gulf of Mexico
Access
Pier, shore, and ramp
Jurisdiction
Louisiana
Coordinates
Notes
LA saltwater regs apply. Coastal land loss reshapes this marsh constantly — local knowledge matters.
Local reports & rules for Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne): Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries fishing & regulations → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)?
Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) is listed on this site for 4 commonly-targeted species: Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Black Drum, Sheepshead. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) have?
Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. LA saltwater regs apply. Coastal land loss reshapes this marsh constantly — local knowledge matters.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne)?
state agency regulations apply at Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne). Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) tidal water?
Yes. Cocodrie / Dularge (Terrebonne) sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.