Louisiana Coverage

Barataria and Delacroix Duck Migration Forecast

The marsh either side of the river below New Orleans, out to the Delacroix and Plaquemines leases. Tide and wind set the water here, not ice.

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Season dates: Louisiana duck season 2026-27, dates and migration timing

When Barataria and Delacroix peaks

DuckCast’s season model puts the gadwall peak here around mid January. This follows Louisiana's statewide curve; Barataria and Delacroix hasn't needed a curve of its own. That is a modelled typical curve, not a prediction for any single year. The actual push depends on cold fronts and freeze-up upstream, which is what the daily score tracks. Always confirm season dates with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

What DuckCast watches upstream of Barataria and Delacroix

3 upstream stations feed this region's freeze line: Natchez, Vicksburg, Greenville. When those stations ice over, the score here starts climbing before anything changes in the local sky.

Locations stay generalized

Hunter reports for Barataria and Delacroix are always shown at the region level. DuckCast never collects or displays exact coordinates, so filing a report here never burns a spot.

Also covered in Louisiana

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Season dates and regulations change. Always verify with Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries. DuckCast forecasts conditions, not legal seasons.