Cocodrie Lake Fishing in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana

• Overview

  Look for Cocodrie Lake in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. The country here is pine and hardwood. Small at around 2 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Evangeline Parish list holds plenty of bigger water. For a base, Lecompte sits 6.6 miles out. After that come Glenmora at 12 miles and Bunkie at 12 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Cocodrie Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Documented catches and surveys in the area cover gizzard shad. That is what has been logged nearby, not a stocking list, so check local rules before you plan around any one species. The shape of Cocodrie Lake decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 48°F in January and 82°F in July. Winter here means light layers, not lost months. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Time your trip to Cocodrie Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Access points are not mapped for this water, which suits people who like quiet. One rod, a handful of hooks and floats, and a few small lures are enough for this water. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. If the gate is shut, Hubbard Brake at 1.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Treat access at Cocodrie Lake as something to verify.