Freshwater Bayou Tide Charts & Fishing
Thursday, November 12 · NOAA station 8765969 (Freshwater Bayou)sample data — live feed unavailable
Tides live · forecast as of 6:18 PM CT
Tide chart and current conditions
Tide now
0.1 ft
▲ Rising · 0.1 ft/hr
Next high
1:56 AM
0.8 ft · in 7h 38m
Next low
4:18 PM
-0.0 ft · in 21h 60m
Wind
12 mph WSW
Moderate breeze
Fishing score
61 /100
Good
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| Day | Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 12 | High | 12:53 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Low | 3:27 PM | -0.1 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | High | 1:56 AM | 0.8 ft |
| Fri, Nov 13 | Low | 4:18 PM | -0.0 ft |
Today's Tide Times in Freshwater Bayou
Today in Freshwater Bayou, high tide arrives at 12:53 AM (0.8 ft), and low tide bottoms out at 3:27 PM (-0.1 ft). That's a 0.9-foot swing — a gentle neap-cycle swing, so focus on dawn and dusk rather than mid-tide current.
The sun rises at 6:30 AM and sets at 5:15 PM, under a waxing crescent (10% illuminated). Tidal range is in the middle of its two-week cycle.
Tomorrow starts with a high tide at 1:56 AM (0.8 ft) — see the 7-day outlook below to plan the week.
Fishing Score · Now
61/ 100
Best windows today
- 5:30 AM – 7:30 AMGood
- 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMGood
dawn bite window · light wind
Sun & Moon
- Sunrise
- 6:30 AM
- Sunset
- 5:15 PM
Waxing Crescent
10% illuminated
Moderate tidal range this week.
Conditions
68°F
Mostly clear
- Wind
- 12 mph WSWgusts 17
- Waves
- 0.5 ft @ 3s
- Water temp
- 73°F
Moderate breeze — A little chop — very fishable
7-Day Fishing Outlook
Today
77° / 62°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Fri, Nov 13
75° / 61°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sat, Nov 14
72° / 59°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Sun, Nov 15
71° / 58°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Mon, Nov 16
73° / 59°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Tue, Nov 17
76° / 60°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
Wed, Nov 18
77° / 62°
Good
Best: 5:30 AM–7:30 AM
7-Day Tide Table for Freshwater Bayou
High and low tide times and heights for the next seven days, with sunrise (↑) and sunset (↓). Heights are relative to MLLW. NOAA predictions for station 8765969; local time.
| Day | Tides | Sun |
|---|---|---|
| TodayThu, Nov 12 |
| ↑ 6:30 AM↓ 5:15 PM |
| TomorrowFri, Nov 13 |
| ↑ 6:31 AM↓ 5:14 PM |
| Sat, Nov 14 |
| ↑ 6:32 AM↓ 5:14 PM |
| Sun, Nov 15 |
| ↑ 6:33 AM↓ 5:13 PM |
| Mon, Nov 16 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:13 PM |
| Tue, Nov 17 |
| ↑ 6:34 AM↓ 5:12 PM |
| Wed, Nov 18 |
| ↑ 6:35 AM↓ 5:12 PM |
What's Biting at Freshwater Bayou
Activity ratings reflect typical feeding seasons — not legal seasons. Regulations, closures, and size/bag limits change; always check current LDWF regulations before keeping any fish.
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Season: Year-round, best in cooler months
Baits: Live shrimp under a popping cork, Soft plastics, Topwaters
Drift grass flats in 2–6 feet with a popping cork ahead of the drift. Gator trout hunt alone in skinny water at dawn.
Redfish
Sciaenops ocellatus
Season: Year-round, best in fall
Baits: Cut mullet, Live shrimp, Gold spoons
Sight-fish tailing reds on shallow flats on a flooding tide. Fall schools push bait against oyster bars and grass edges.
Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Season: Spring and fall; the fall run to the passes is the event
Baits: Live mud minnows, Finger mullet, Gulp! shrimp on a jig head
Drag a bait slowly along the bottom at channel edges, jetty rocks and the down-current side of structure on an outgoing tide. In the fall, flounder stack in passes and inlets on their way to the Gulf or ocean; fish the drop-offs then.
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Season: Fall through spring; big drum run the passes in late winter
Baits: Blue crab halves, Dead shrimp, Clams
A bottom fish that feeds by feel, so scent beats action: crab or shrimp on a fish-finder rig, left still on a channel edge, jetty or bridge. The late-winter run of 30-plus pound drum through Gulf and Atlantic passes is a shore-fishable event; keep the small ones, release the big breeders.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Season: Winter – early spring
Baits: Fiddler crabs, Shrimp, Barnacles
Fish tight to pilings and rocks — the bite is a subtle tick. Set the hook the instant you feel weight; they steal baits for a living.
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Freshwater Bayou Tide & Fishing FAQ
›What time is high tide in Freshwater Bayou today?
High tide in Freshwater Bayou today is at 12:53 AM (0.8 ft), measured at NOAA station 8765969 (Freshwater Bayou).
›What time is low tide in Freshwater Bayou today?
Low tide in Freshwater Bayou today is at 3:27 PM (-0.1 ft). Today includes a minus tide — a good window for exploring structure that's normally underwater.
›When is the best time to fish in Freshwater Bayou today?
Today's best fishing window at Freshwater Bayou is 5:30 AM–7:30 AM (rated Good, 63/100), driven by dawn bite window, light wind. The score blends tide movement, dawn/dusk light, moon phase, wind, and water temperature.
›What fish are biting in Freshwater Bayou in November?
In November, the most active species at Freshwater Bayou are Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Southern Flounder, Black Drum, Sheepshead. See the species section above for baits, techniques, and seasons.
›Is this the tide chart for Pecan Island?
Yes — Freshwater Bayou (NOAA station 8765969) is the closest official tide prediction station to Pecan Island, Louisiana, so these are the tide times anglers and boaters in Pecan Island plan around.
›How accurate is this Freshwater Bayou tide chart?
Predictions come directly from NOAA CO-OPS harmonic predictions for station 8765969 (Freshwater Bayou) and are the same data used in official tide tables. Actual water levels can vary with storms and barometric pressure, so treat predictions as planning guidance, not navigation data.
About Freshwater Bayou
Freshwater Bayou is one of the southwest tide stations in NOAA's official prediction network. The chart above shows the live prediction for station 8765969 (Freshwater Bayou) — the same harmonic data printed in official tide tables — paired with local weather, water conditions, and our fishing score so you can time a session here without cross-referencing three sites. Freshwater Bayou is the closest NOAA tide station to Pecan Island, Louisiana — if you fish, paddle, or boat out of Pecan Island, these are the tide predictions to plan around.