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Louisiana lakes and reservoirs

Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex Fishing

A 1,500-acre Louisiana lake in Concordia and Catahoula parishes.

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Concordia Parish

First facts on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex from LDWF

By the LDWF size figure, Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex spreads across 1,500 acres of Concordia and Catahoula parishes. Average depth: near 40 feet in the LDWF text. Jonesville lies some 12 miles from the outline point.

LDWF tallies 4 launches, with 4 listed as public. LDWF handles it from District 3.

1,500acres (LDWF)
40 ftaverage depth
4launches
2species named

LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans layer (Size, average depth, popular species, cover, access and tips text), Census 2023 places, retrieved October 28, 2026. LDWF office: District 3; 1995 Shreveport Hwy, Pineville, LA 71360; 318-487-5881.

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Species

The LDWF popular-species line for Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

LDWF biologists rate these as the main catch at Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex: Bass, crappie.

Largemouth bass White crappie

How biologists say to work Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

Bass: Carolina rigged plastics on main lake points

Cover worth casting to in Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

Fringe of cut grass, piers, and boat houses

LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans text (popular species, fishing tips, cover; not a full species census), LOWA records and LDWF stocking; retrieved October 28, 2026.

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Access

LDWF-listed launches on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

  • Black River Dam Landing on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex2-lane concrete ramp, public
  • Cross Bayou Landing on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex2-lane concrete ramp, public
  • Public Landing at Spillway on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex1-lane concrete ramp, public
  • Public Landing on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex1-lane concrete ramp, public

Nearby launches when Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex is busy

  • Workinger Bayou LaunchWorkinger Bayou, 3 miles southwest
  • Cocodrie Bayou LaunchBayou Cocodrie, 8 miles northeast
  • Deer Park Landing on Old RiverOld River, 10 miles southeast
  • Deer Park Landing Public on Old RiverOld River, 10 miles southeast
  • Jonesville Landing on Little RiverLittle River, 12 miles northwest
  • Oak Harbor RV Park on Lake ConcordiaLake Concordia, 13 miles northeast

LDWF boat launch inventory (BoatRamps05152025) and LDWF Banks and Piers layer, retrieved October 28, 2026.

Limits

What may go in the ice chest at Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

SpeciesDaily limit and sizeSeason
Black bass (largemouth and spotted)10 dailyOpen year-round
Striped or hybrid striped bass (or any combination thereof)5 daily; no more than two over 30" total lengthOpen year-round
White bass50 dailyOpen year-round
Yellow bass50 dailyOpen year-round
Sunfish (bream)No daily limitOpen year-round
Crappie (black and white)50 daily; 100 fish possession limitOpen year-round
Bowfin (choupique)No daily limit; 16" MLLOpen year-round
Buffalo fish (or their hybrids)25 daily; 16" MLLOpen year-round
Catfish (blue, channel and flathead)100 daily in the aggregate. An angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species combined.; Blue Catfish: 12" MLL; Channel Catfish: 11" MLL; Flathead Catfish: 14" MLLOpen year-round
Freshwater drum (gaspergou)25 daily; 12" MLLOpen year-round
Paddlefish2 daily (fish cannot be retained alive & cannot be harvested by snagging methods); 30" max lower jaw fork lengthOpen year-round
Shad50 pounds dailyOpen year-round
SturgeonNo legal harvest or possessionClosed (no legal harvest or possession)
Other freshwater fish (all species of bream and garfish)No daily limitOpen year-round
Crawfish150 pounds dailyOpen year-round
Rainbow trout (Get Out & Fish! community ponds)five fish per person (daily limit)Stocked mid-January to early February, pending a decrease in water temperatures

Begin with the statewide freshwater table for Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex; pamphlet exceptions take priority.

Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.

Limits and seasons as printed in the 2026 Louisiana Recreational Fishing Regulations (LDWF pamphlet, updated September 21, 2026), page 19 (pamphlet PDF); confirmed on the LDWF freshwater finfish page October 28, 2026.

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Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex and five nearby lakes

Anglers wanting a bigger lake can run to Larto-Saline Complex, 8,000 acres.

LakeDistanceAcresAverage depthLaunchesLDWF reefs
Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex1,50040 ft40
Larto-Saline Complex14 miles southwest8,00010 ft623
Wallace Lake (Catahoula Parish)14 miles northwest26212 ft00
Lake Concordia15 miles northeast1,10020 ft40
Tew Lake16 miles northwest1928 ft00
Lake Louis21 miles north1,00025 ft20

LDWF Inland Waterbodies with Management Plans, launch inventory and reef layers; retrieved October 28, 2026.

Nearby

Shops, towns and water by Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

Neighbouring lakes to Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

Louisiana overnight bases for Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

  • Jonesville11 miles
  • Ferriday13 miles
  • Vidalia16 miles

Parish pages that list Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

  • Concordia Parishseat: Vidalia
  • Catahoula Parishseat: Harrisonburg
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Fish photos

Fish to recognise before a trip to Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex

Yellow Bass, Louisiana
Yellow Bass
Photo: Dominic, CC BY 4.0
Bowfin, Louisiana
Bowfin
Photo: United States Fish and Wildlife Services, Public domain
Smallmouth Buffalo, Louisiana
Smallmouth Buffalo
Photo: moxostoma, CC BY 4.0
Freshwater Drum, Louisiana
Freshwater Drum
Photo: Prof. emerit. Dr. Hans Schneider ( Geyersberg ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Answers

What first-timers on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex want to know

Where in Louisiana is Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

The outline sits in Concordia and Catahoula parishes, about 12 miles from Jonesville.

How many acres does LDWF credit to Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

Roughly 1,500 acres.

Where is the closest launch to Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

Yes: LDWF lists 4 launches, Black River Dam Landing on Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex among them.

Which gamefish does LDWF credit to Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

LDWF names largemouth bass and white crappie.

Is there a size limit at Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

Black bass (largemouth and spotted): 10 daily; Open year-round.

Can a visitor from Texas fish Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

Louisiana anglers 18 and older carry a Basic Fishing License: $17 a year for residents and $68 for nonresidents.

What is the average depth of Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

LDWF lists roughly 40 feet as the average.

Where can I pick up shiners near Black River and Cocodrie Lake Complex?

Buy bait before the drive; no listed shop is close.

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