How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Houma, United States ? Today is a average day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, nearby tide chart, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the Tide Clock section to sync bite times with high and low tide chart.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Houma, Louisiana sits in the heart of Cajun country and is one of the most productive inshore fishing hubs in the United States. With direct access to Terrebonne Parish marshes, coastal bays, and nearshore Gulf waters, anglers target trophy redfish, speckled trout, and a wide range of saltwater species year-round. Houma fishing trips are known for shallow-water action, endless bayous, and miles of grass-lined ponds loaded with gamefish. read more...
Sun and Moon Times
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Visibility:97%
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Full Moon
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Distance to earth:380,138 kmProximity:60 %
Moon Phases for Houma
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average Day
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minor Time:04:31 am - 06:31 am
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major Time:10:25 am - 12:25 pm
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minor Time:04:19 pm - 06:19 pm
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major Time:10:43 pm - 12:43 am
Tides Times for Fishing: Sat, 24 Oct
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
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| Tide | Time | Height |
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| low | 08:44 am | 0.23 ft |
| high | 11:05 pm | 0.92 ft |
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
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, Coeff: 37
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, 0.43 ft
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, 0.66 ft
, Coeff: 31
low:
, 0.62 ft
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, Coeff: 48
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high:
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, Coeff: 76
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Full Moon |
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, Coeff: 109
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Full Moon |
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, Coeff: 137
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Waning Gibbous |
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, Coeff: 159
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Waning Gibbous |
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, Coeff: 176
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Fishing Overview Houma
Houma, Louisiana is a launch pad into one of the richest estuary systems on the Gulf Coast. From the Intracoastal Waterway and Bayou Terrebonne out to Cocodrie, Dularge, and Lake Boudreaux, anglers find a maze of marsh ponds, canals, and bays that hold fish 12 months a year. The mix of freshwater flow and Gulf salinity creates prime habitat for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and drum along with nearshore pelagics closer to the Gulf.
Seasonal patterns drive where you should focus. In spring, speckled trout push into interior bays, shell reefs, and current-swept points; look to Lake Boudreaux, Sister Lake, and Bayou Grand Caillou edges. Redfish roam shallow ponds and shorelines as water warms—sight-fishing is excellent on clear, low-wind days. Summer pushes trout toward deeper bay mouths, rigs, and platforms south of Cocodrie; early morning topwater bites over oyster reefs are consistent. Fall is prime time around Houma: cooling temps concentrate bait in marsh drains and cuts, with heavy numbers of slot-size reds, school trout, and flounder stacking on moving tides. In winter, trout drop into deeper ship channels, pipeline canals, and holes, while redfish hold in protected ponds, dead-ends, and along mud banks that warm quickly in the sun.
The key habitat types around Houma include shallow grass ponds, broken marsh, oyster reefs, pipeline canals, and nearshore rigs. Redfish love wind-blown points, pockets with submerged grass, and small drains spilling bait from interior ponds. Speckled trout prefer oyster bottom, current seams, and drop-offs from 3–12 feet. Flounder lie tight to edges—marsh points, cuts, and the downcurrent side of shoreline irregularities. In clearer weather, sight-fishing reds along shorelines and points is a major draw, especially in the ponds off Dularge and down toward Lake Decade.
Effective techniques are straightforward but timing matters. For speckled trout, use popping corks rigged above a 1/4 oz jighead with shrimp or plastics (matrix-style shads, paddle tails) around reefs and points on moving tides. When trout are deeper, switch to tight-lined soft plastics or light jigging spoons. Redfish respond well to gold spoons, spinnerbaits, and 3–4 inch paddle tails worked along grass edges and drains; in stained water, darker colors and vibration help fish locate the bait. For live bait, shrimp, croakers, and finger mullet produce across the board, especially in summer and early fall.
A few tactical tips make a big difference in the Houma marsh. Plan your day around the tidal range—outgoing tides pull bait from interior ponds and concentrate predators at choke points like narrow cuts and small bayou mouths. Use the wind to your advantage: fish windblown banks where bait is pushed against shorelines. When exploring new ponds, keep your drifts quiet and short until you find life—bait flicking, birds working, and slicks are all positive signs. In cooler months, slow your retrieve and focus on deeper bends of bayous and canals. Whether you launch from Houma heading toward Dularge, Cocodrie, or Lake Boudreaux, targeting the right structure on the right tide is the formula for consistent fishing success in this South Louisiana hotspot.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Houma area
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 24 beaches and bays in this area.
Saint Louis Bayou - 3.37823190886km , Bayou Little Coteau - 5.15795088417km , Ouiski Bayou - 5.18086788333km , Bayou Cane - 5.55532224793km , Woodlawn Bayou - 5.59027487923km , Bayou Croix - 7.54415323399km , Bayou La Carpe - 10.4771775984km , Bayou Pelton - 11.19158756119km , Bayou La Carpe - 12.99597664136km , Bayou Du Mar - 13.61786862281km , Forty Acre Bayou - 14.12805225716km , Bayou Boeuf - 14.56386691369km , Bayou Folse - 14.88884339976km , Bayou Chauvin - 14.89615149079km , Bayou Cut Off - 14.939717245km , Bayou Grand Coteau - 15.31165983974km , Bayou Provost - 16.02309977441km , Saint Paul Bayou - 17.35012520877km , Bayou Guillaume - 17.5698704497km , Bayou Butler - 17.79337295944km , Bayou Jollet - 20.15582977822km , Eagle Island Bayou - 20.38069897291km , Hog Bayou - 20.94044808536km , Falgout Canal Bayou - 21.24640698049km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 1 main harbours in this area.
Falgout Canal Marina - 20.97399257403km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Houma. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Saint Louis Bayou - 3.37823190886km , Bayou Little Coteau - 5.15795088417km , Ouiski Bayou - 5.18086788333km , Bayou Cane - 5.55532224793km , Bonvillain Canal - 5.57394905258km , Woodlawn Bayou - 5.59027487923km , Bayou Croix - 7.54415323399km , Bayou La Carpe - 10.4771775984km , Bayou Pelton - 11.19158756119km , Lake Hatch - 11.87609503682km , Bayou La Carpe - 12.99597664136km , Bayou Du Mar - 13.61786862281km , Forty Acre Bayou - 14.12805225716km , Lake Fields - 14.38105262953km , Bayou Boeuf - 14.56386691369km , Bayou Folse - 14.88884339976km , Bayou Chauvin - 14.89615149079km , Bayou Cut Off - 14.939717245km , Minors Canal - 15.00030119838km , Bayou Grand Coteau - 15.31165983974km , Lake Long - 15.3278610962km , Bayou Provost - 16.02309977441km , Houma Navigation Canal - 16.5957444723km , Saint Paul Bayou - 17.35012520877km , Bayou Guillaume - 17.5698704497km , Boudreaux Canal - 17.64357343041km , Bayou Butler - 17.79337295944km , Lake Theriot - 17.86027279094km , Congo Island - 19.32221763772km , New Canal - 20.05178016446km , Bayou Jollet - 20.15582977822km , Louisiana Noname 95 Dam - 20.17025583762km , Devil Swamp - 20.20929423844km , Eagle Island Bayou - 20.38069897291km , Hog Bayou - 20.94044808536km , Falgout Canal Marina - 20.97399257403km , Lake Hackberry - 21.16295715871km , Falgout Canal Bayou - 21.24640698049km , Falgout Canal - 21.79099221856km , Lake Boudreaux - 22.24409375948km
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