Where is Pelican's View Lodge located?

Pelican's View Lodge is located at 7464 Edgewater Drive, Chauvin, Louisiana 70344, in the waterfront neighborhood of Cocodrie. It is approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from New Orleans and 45 minutes from Houma.

How many people does Pelican's View Lodge sleep?

Pelican's View Lodge sleeps up to 10 people comfortably across 2 bedrooms and 1 loft, with 2.5 bathrooms.

Does Pelican's View Lodge have a boat launch?

Yes. Pelican's View Lodge has a private boat launch and 2 private boat slips right on the property, giving guests quick access to open water without crowded public ramps.

What kind of fishing is available near Pelican's View Lodge?

Cocodrie offers world-class inshore fishing for speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and sheepshead, as well as offshore Gulf fishing for red snapper, amberjack, and yellowfin tuna. Duck hunting is also available in fall and winter.

How do I book Pelican's View Lodge?

Pelican's View Lodge can be booked on VRBO, Airbnb, or directly at pelicansviewlodge.com/contact. Email pelicansviewlodge@gmail.com for cash rates and availability.

What are check-in and check-out times at Pelican's View Lodge?

Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 10:30 AM.

What amenities does Pelican's View Lodge include?

Amenities include a full kitchen, WiFi, air conditioning, fresh linens, screened porches, private boat launch, 2 boat slips, fish cleaning station, outdoor freezer, boiling pot, fish fryer, and charcoal BBQ grill.

What is the best time of year to fish in Cocodrie, Louisiana?

Spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) offer the best inshore fishing. Summer is ideal for offshore red snapper. Winter offers excellent sheepshead and trophy speckled trout fishing.

Are charter captains available from Pelican's View Lodge?

Yes. Pelican's View Lodge works with experienced local charter captains for inshore and offshore guided fishing trips departing directly from the lodge dock.

How far is Cocodrie Louisiana from New Orleans?

Cocodrie, Louisiana is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from New Orleans. Take I-90 west to Highway 24 south through Houma, then Highway 56 south to Chauvin and Cocodrie.

Speckled Trout Fishing in Cocodrie, LA — Tips, Tackle & Where to Launch

Ryan Myhand
Mar 21
3 min read

Speckled trout — or 'specks' as Louisiana anglers call them — are the crown jewel of inshore fishing in South Louisiana. Cocodrie sits at the heart of some of the most productive speckled trout water in the entire Gulf Coast, offering access to miles of grass flats, marsh ponds, and open bays teeming with fish. Here's everything you need to know to target specks on your next trip.

Why Cocodrie Produces World-Class Speckled Trout Fishing

Terrebonne Parish — the home of Cocodrie — is essentially a giant nursery for speckled trout. The combination of warm, shallow bays, extensive seagrass beds, and an enormous baitfish population creates the perfect environment for trout to thrive year-round. The Houma Navigation Canal, Terrebonne Bay, and the many interconnected lakes and bayous all funnel fish through predictable patterns that experienced local anglers know well.

From Pelican's View Lodge, you have a private boat launch and 2 private boat slips right on the water. This is a huge advantage — no trailer lines, no crowded public launches, just pull up and go. You're positioned to reach the best trout water in minutes rather than dealing with the long runs that other lodges require.

Best Tackle for Cocodrie Speckled Trout

You don't need a tackle shop worth of gear to catch specks in Cocodrie. Keep it simple and you'll catch more fish than the guy with the fully loaded tackle box.

Rod and reel: A medium-light spinning rod in the 7-foot range paired with a 2500 to 3000 size reel is ideal. Spool with 10-15lb braided line and use a 20lb fluorocarbon leader of about 18 inches.

Top lures for Cocodrie trout: The Cajun-style popping cork rig with a live shrimp or soft plastic underneath is the most consistent producer in these waters. Under a cork, a Matrix Shad or Vudu Shrimp in white, chartreuse, or glow colors will get bit all day. For working the surface, a She Dog or Skitter Walk walked over grass flats at dawn will produce explosive strikes.

Jig fishing: A quarter-ounce jig head with a paddle tail soft plastic is the most versatile setup. Cast it over grass, let it sink, and work it back with a slow lift-and-drop retrieve. This is particularly effective in fall when trout are feeding heavily on finger mullet.

Where to Find Speckled Trout Around Cocodrie

Spring and fall: Work the shallow grass flats on the eastern and western edges of Terrebonne Bay in 2 to 4 feet of water. Look for diving birds, nervous bait schools, and surface activity.

Summer: Move to deeper structure. Trout stack under shrimp boats, around channel edges, and near any structure that provides shade and current. Early morning topwater action on the open bay can be spectacular before the heat builds.

Winter: Trout school tightly in the deep holes and bayou channels to stay warm. Once you mark fish on the sonar, drop a jig straight down and work it slowly. You can catch 30 fish from one hole without moving the boat.

Hiring a Local Charter Captain from Cocodrie

If you want to maximize your speckled trout catch, hiring a local Cocodrie charter captain is the smartest move you can make. These guides fish these waters every single day and know exactly where the fish are on any given tide and season. Pelican's View Lodge has relationships with several of the best charter captains in the area who are available for guided trips right from our dock.

Typical guided inshore trips run 4 to 8 hours and cover everything from tackle to fish cleaning. Most captains charge between $400 and $600 for a half day for up to 4 anglers — well worth it if you want to put serious fish in the box.

Book Your Speckled Trout Trip at Pelican's View Lodge

Pelican's View Lodge is located at 7464 Edgewater Drive, Chauvin, Louisiana — just minutes from the best speckled trout fishing in Terrebonne Parish. The lodge sleeps 10 with a private boat launch, fish cleaning station, outdoor freezer, and full kitchen to cook your catch. We're available to book direct through our website or on VRBO. Come experience why Louisiana is truly the Sportsman's Paradise.