Swordfish out of Cocodrie: depth and timing
Swordfish fishing out of Cocodrie, Louisiana, happens in about 1200 ft of water. The named structure on the way out tops out at 185 ft, so none of it sits near swordfish depth.
There is no swordfish calendar here; local boats run for them on request. Passes, launches and where to read the official forecast are in the Cocodrie port guide. Spawning, movement and depth behavior are in the swordfish species guide.
Grounds and structure between Cocodrie and deep water
The named structure off this port runs from 4 ft to 185 ft.
| Structure | Depth | Location note |
|---|---|---|
| Bayou Terrebonne bank | 4 ft | – |
| Production platforms | 13 ft | – |
| Jacob Meek Reef II (South Timbalier 165) | 91 ft | About 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay |
| Ewing Bank | 185 ft | – |
| Limestone-capped feature | – | On Ewing Bank |
Bayou Terrebonne bank, 4 ft
An unnamed shallow reef, described as a bank of Bayou Terrebonne, at 4 ft.
Production platforms, 13 ft
Unnamed production platforms, or rigs, were fished on a Cocodrie-area trip in 2026. They sit at 13 ft.
Jacob Meek Reef II, 91 ft
This CCA reef at South Timbalier 165 sits about 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay at 91 ft. It was expanded and renamed Jacob Meek Reef II, as reported in 2025.
Ewing Bank, 185 ft
Ewing Bank is a natural rock bank at 185 ft. Captains call the grounds "Wonderland."
Limestone-capped feature on Ewing Bank
This limestone-capped feature on Ewing Bank was the first drift of a 2013 trip.
How swordfish are fished from this port
A local charter offers swordfish trips on request. Deep-drop technique for the Gulf is in the Gulf of Mexico swordfish guide (see also the Gulf of Mexico region guide).
Charters that list swordfish out of Cocodrie
Two local operators list swordfish. For the wider billfish picture, see our billfish guides.
Coco Charters, CoCo Marina, Chauvin
Coco Charters runs from CoCo Marina in Chauvin. The fleet is 37 to 42 ft and "exclusive to catamarans." The listing says to "ask about Swordfish opportunities," which you can do through the Coco Charters booking listing.
Fish Heads LA, Capt. Todd Black
Fish Heads LA, run by Capt. Todd Black, lists swordfish out of Cocodrie.
FAQ: swordfish fishing out of Cocodrie
How deep is the water for swordfish fishing out of Cocodrie?
About 1200 ft. The named structure on the way out tops out at 185 ft on Ewing Bank.
Is there a swordfish season out of Cocodrie?
No. There is no swordfish calendar here, and local boats run for them on request.
How far is the nearest named reef from Terrebonne Bay?
Jacob Meek Reef II, at South Timbalier 165, sits about 45 miles south of Terrebonne Bay in 91 ft.
Which charters list swordfish out of Cocodrie?
Coco Charters at CoCo Marina, Chauvin, which runs 37 to 42 ft catamarans. Also Fish Heads LA, run by Capt. Todd Black.
Where are the rules for keeping a swordfish?
On the Louisiana fishing regulations page and the federal swordfish rules page. Check both before fishing.
