Cobia fishing out of Cocodrie centers on offshore rigs, worked by rig fishing. The named structure runs from a 4 ft reef to a 185 ft rock bank, and one run has a stated distance: about 45 miles to Jacob Meek Reef II. This page covers those grounds and who fishes them. For the passes, launches and local navigation, see the Cocodrie port page.
When cobia are around Cocodrie
The structure reports on this page come from two trips. An April 2026 Cocodrie-area trip fished unnamed production platforms in 13 ft and an unnamed 4 ft reef on a bank of Bayou Terrebonne. A 2013 trip drifted Ewing Bank. Treat them as reports of where fish were worked, not as a season. For the biology and why fish move, see the cobia species guide. For timing across the whole coast, see cobia fishing across the Gulf of Mexico (see also the Gulf of Mexico offshore fishing guide).
Where boats run and the grounds that hold fish
Boats run to offshore rigs. The named structure spans 4 ft to 185 ft.
| Structure | Type | Depth | Known distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed shallow reef, Bayou Terrebonne bank | Shallow reef | 4 ft | – |
| Unnamed production platforms | Production platforms (rigs) | 13 ft | – |
| Jacob Meek Reef II (South Timbalier 165) | CCA reef | 91 ft | About 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay |
| Ewing Bank ("Wonderland") | Natural rock bank | 185 ft | – |
Offshore rigs
Offshore rigs are where boats run for cobia from Cocodrie, and they anchor the local fishery.
Jacob Meek Reef II (South Timbalier 165)
Jacob Meek Reef II sits in 91 ft, about 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay. It began as the CCA reef at South Timbalier 165 and was expanded and renamed Jacob Meek Reef II, as reported in January 2025. It is the only structure on this page with a stated run distance.
Ewing Bank ("Wonderland")
Ewing Bank is a natural rock bank in 185 ft. The captain calls these grounds "Wonderland".
The limestone-capped feature on Ewing Bank
A limestone-capped feature on Ewing Bank was the first drift of a 2013 trip.
Shallow platforms and reef near the bay
An April 2026 Cocodrie-area trip fished unnamed production platforms in 13 ft and an unnamed 4 ft reef on a bank of Bayou Terrebonne. That shallow structure sits well inside the 91 ft and 185 ft grounds offshore.
How cobia are fished out of Cocodrie
The local method is rig fishing, used at the offshore rigs. For the wider picture, see the offshore gamefish and rig fishing guides.
Who offers cobia fishing out of Cocodrie
Both operators below list cobia.
Cocodrie Charters
Cocodrie Charters works from Sportsman’s Paradise Marina in Chauvin and lists cobia. Seven full-time captains work from the marina, per its state tourism listing.
Fish Heads LA (Capt. Todd Black)
Fish Heads LA is run by Capt. Todd Black and lists cobia.
FAQ about cobia fishing out of Cocodrie
How far do boats run from Cocodrie for cobia?
Jacob Meek Reef II sits in 91 ft, about 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay. Boats also run to offshore rigs and to Ewing Bank in 185 ft.
What is Ewing Bank?
It is a natural rock bank in 185 ft that the captain calls "Wonderland." A limestone-capped feature on the bank was the first drift of a 2013 trip.
What is Jacob Meek Reef II?
It is the CCA reef at South Timbalier 165, in 91 ft, about 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay. It was expanded and renamed, as reported in January 2025.
How are cobia fished out of Cocodrie?
Cobia fishing out of Cocodrie is rig fishing at offshore rigs. An April 2026 trip also worked production platforms in 13 ft and a 4 ft reef on a bank of Bayou Terrebonne.
Which charters out of Cocodrie list cobia?
Cocodrie Charters, at Sportsman’s Paradise Marina in Chauvin with seven full-time captains, lists cobia. So does Fish Heads LA with Capt. Todd Black.
Where are the cobia rules for Louisiana?
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries rules are on the Louisiana regulations page. The federal rules cover runs past state waters. Check both before fishing.
