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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
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Discover the ultimate fishing insights with Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today. Dive into expert tips, weather conditions, and prime fishing spots along the Louisiana coastline. Stay updated on seasonal trends and catch the latest news from local anglers. Perfect for fishing enthusiasts eager to enhance their Gulf of Mexico adventures.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
"Late Fall Feeding Frenzy: Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report for 11/18/2025"
Artificial Lure here, bringing you the morning scoop on fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, this fine November 18th, 2025. Let’s jump right in, because the bite’s been exciting with the late fall cool-down.

Weather’s crisp and stable today, promising partly cloudy skies with a gentle north breeze. Water temps are trending in the mid-to-upper 60s, and that’s just right for getting everything from specks to reds feeding up before winter. Sunrise was at 6:02 am and you’ll be packing up at sunset around 5:14 pm, so plenty of daylight for a double tide swing.

Looking at the tides for South Pass—a favorite jumping-off point for many—expect a midday high right around 12:17 pm at 1.6 feet, followed by a gradual drop to a low of -0.1 feet at 11:56 pm, according to tides4fishing.com. These moderate swings are prime for moving bait, so expect the best action an hour either side of the peak.

Fish activity is ramping up as these fronts roll through. Louisiana Sportsman reports some solid catches all week: flounder stacking up around Grand Isle (Hudson Millet recently landed a beautiful 3.1-pounder out there), with the sheepshead bite firing up as they gang up on hard structure like pilings and rocks. Out of Fourchon, folks are still marking good numbers of redfish and a few chunky scamp grouper on the deeper edges. Speckled trout stories are circulating—according to FishGame, big Gulf trout are being fooled around oyster reefs, especially on incoming tides.

What’s working? For specks and reds, you just can’t beat plastics right now. That new Live Target Croaker swimbait is tearing them up—especially over grass beds and drains, where it mimics the real deal and swims weedless over structure, per Louisiana Sportsman. Old-schoolers are still having luck with chartreuse and white paddle tails—think Matrix Shad or even a Strike King Thunder Cricket bladed jig. If you’re after big reds on grass flats, try a gold spoon or a bone-colored topwater at first light. For sheepshead, tie on a chunk of fresh shrimp or fiddler crab and bounce around docks and rock jetties for tackle-busting battles.

Recent reports on Spreaker's Gator Grapple podcast have Grand Isle (especially Elmer’s Island) and Fourchon jetties firing for mixed bags—reds, trout, and flounder. On calmer days, the rigs out of Cocodrie are giving up keeper mangrove snapper and the occasional grouper for those running deep and dropping heavier jigs or live mullet.

A couple of hot spots to put on your map today:
- **Empire Rock Jetties:** Consistent for sheepshead and slot reds with live or dead shrimp.
- **Bayou Rigolettes, Venice:** Early topwater action for trout, followed by steady redfish on gold spoons as the tide moves out. Keep an eye on those drains—bait’s pushing in with every high water.

Legal tip of the week: The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries was out early this month, making sure oyster regs are followed around St. Bernard and Terrebonne, so keep permits up to date and stay inside harvest zones.

To recap: trout, reds, and flounder are all in play, but finesse your presentation. Think natural baitfish profiles, change up those retrieves, and don’t sleep on the mid-morning bite as water warms up a hair. Hit those structure points at tide swing, and you’ll fill a box no problem.

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3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
"Gator Grapple: Hotspots for Red-Hot Inshore Fishing on Louisiana's Gulf Coast"
Artificial Lure here, reporting straight from the heart of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast waters on November 17th, 2025. We saw cool, crisp air slide in behind another autumn front last night, setting the stage for some of the best inshore fishing of the year right as the marshes light up in November. If you’re launching out today, sunrise hit at about 6:21 AM with sunset set for 5:08 PM—a short window, but plenty of time to get on some fish before that evening chill settles in according to Tides4Fishing.

Tide action’s been moderate, with South Pass showing a late-morning high at 11:32 AM (rising to about 1.6 feet) before easing back down around 11 PM. You’ll want to target that moving water just before and after today’s high tide for the best chances at concentrated fish near cuts, drains, and points—classic marsh hotspots.

The bite is fire right now for speckled trout and redfish. Louisiana Sportsman says November is prime time to load up on specks as cooling water pushes bait out of the marsh and the fish stack up along current-washed edges. Reports from folks in the boats and on kayaks these past days show good numbers of specks coming from the outside bays and deeper drains. School-size trout are busting under birds over points in Black Bay, with 12–18 inch fish common and limits not hard to come by if you stay mobile. Slot reds are busting shrimp and mullet in the ponds around Hopedale and Delacroix, and both live shrimp under a popping cork and white swim jigs like the C-4 Swim Jig are producing. Around the rocks and grass, soft plastics in glow or opening night and natural-shad color jerkbaits are a winner, matching the hatch on all that marsh bait according to BBC Boards regulars. Don’t sleep on Vudu shrimp or Matrix Shad, especially when things get slow.

Top baits for reds today: weedless gold spoons along grasslines and Gulp! shrimp worked slow in those cooler pockets. Gar are also thick—if you want to tangle with them, try big cut bait or mullet strips.

If surf or rigs are your game, the nearshores off Grand Isle and Empire Jetty are giving up a mix of bull reds, the occasional snapper, and some strong reports of tripletail holding on buoys. With clean water and moderate northwest winds, these platforms are hot. Bring that 1-ounce double-willow spinnerbait if you’re searching for gizzard shad imitators—something many tournament anglers on the coast are finding deadly right now.

A couple local hotspots to circle on your map:
• Pointe à la Hache and the surrounding marsh: limits of trout before breakfast most days this week, especially hitting drains on a rising tide.
• Breton Sound edges: if the wind lays, drifting the oyster reefs and chasing birds will keep rods bent all day.

Remember to work those lures slow early, then speed up as the sun gets higher and the water warms a touch. Dress warm and keep an eye on the weather—it’s classic November where the water’s alive and the bite can change with the wind’s direction.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Louisiana Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More in the November Marsh Bite
Artificial Lure here, bringing you the November 16th, 2025, fishing report fresh outta Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. It’s another early morning down on the marsh, and conditions are looking fair for anglers chasing trout, reds, flounder, and more, especially as we ease into late fall.

Let’s talk **weather** first. National Weather Service says we’re waking up to moderate winds out the northeast at 8-12 mph, skies partly cloudy, and temperatures climbing from the mid-60s to upper 70s by midday. Humidity’s steady, so pack some light gear, stay hydrated, and expect less chop on protected bayous and inland lakes.

Sunrise hit at 6:39 am and sunset is going down at 5:17 pm. That means your best bite will come early and late, especially around major and minor solunar stamps – with peak activity happening 3:30–5:30 am and again 3:54–5:54 pm, just as the sun touches the grass, per FishingReminder.

Now to the **tides**: Out at Calcasieu Pass today, tide tables from Tides4Fishing show a low of 0.5 ft at 6:29 am, a big push to 1.9 ft by 1:57 pm, then tapering down to 1.3 ft at 7:11 pm. That afternoon rising tide is the ticket for trout and reds moving into shallower grass flats. Water clarity is looking good, with minimal runoff thanks to this week’s dry spell. For Hackberry Bay, expect similar timing, with the highest tide rolling in later tonight.

**Fish activity**? Here’s the dish: The bite for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder is still hot, especially in Calcasieu Estuary and surrounding marshes, according to the latest Gulf Coast Fishing Report. Anglers have been landing solid stringers with plenty double-digits on the reds and keepers on trout. Flounder action picked up most on outgoing tides, hugging points and oyster shell banks.

Looking at what’s **being caught** recently:
- Speckled trout are reliable in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Lake, and Sabine, with most fish hitting 15-20 inches.
- Redfish are thick in the marsh ponds off Big Lake, West Cove, and Rockefeller, averaging 20-27 inches.
- Flounder, though fewer, are being caught along marsh drains and near the Gulf jetties, running 14-18 inches.
- Couple bonus sheepshead and black drum popping up in deeper channels, not a bad haul for November!

Best **lures and baits**? Local guides and Mud Hole’s Four Horsemen Tackle recommend popping corks rigged with live shrimp (the gold standard) and matrix shad plastics in lemon head or shrimp creole colors. That popping sound calls reds and trout like dinner bell, especially if you clip a jighead underneath. When fishing deeper drops, try a 3"–4" paddle-tail swimbait in shad or ghost color, slow-rolled on a light jig head—FishGPT rates this combo ideal for cooler water. If you’re drifting, don’t overlook the classic Carolina rig with fresh mullet or crab for bull reds. For flounder, Gulp! swimming mullet in white or chartreuse rigged on a 1/4oz jig is putting fish on the cleaning tables.

Couple **hot spots** this week:
- West Cove, Calcasieu Lake: Channel edges and oyster reefs prime for large reds and trout.
- Rockefeller Wildlife Refuge: Marsh cuts and deeper pockets near Weirs #2 and #4 have held mixed bags, especially at dusk.
- Sabine Pass: Working marsh drains and sand flats bringing solid trout in early morning.
- Lake Pontchartrain Trestles: For those trolling, this bridge is still hammering big trout, as seen on recent YouTube gear breakdowns.

Keep an eye on the tide swings throughout the afternoon and move with the water—fish follow those bait migrations. If the wind picks up after noon, focus south shorelines, and use heavier jigheads for stability.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
"Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Bites Hot in Calcasieu Estuary"
Mornin’ y’all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf coast fishing report for November 15th, straight outta Louisiana. First light hit the marsh at 6:38 am and y’all’ll be packing up by 5:17 pm tonight—so set those alarms and plan on a full day, tide-wise. Over in Calcasieu Pass, expect a low at 6:02 am, bumping up to a high at 12:57 pm, then ebbin’ off again come evening. Tidal movement is steady, and solunar activity’s on the average side, but it’s enough water to get fish feeding by mid-morning.

Last night’s cooler temps eased into a muggy dawn near the coast with patchy fog clearing fast. By noon, winds swing light out the southwest at 5 to 10 knots, and water temps hover in the mid-60s. That means solid bites and easy casting all day. According to the latest Gulf Coast Fishing Report, Calcasieu Estuary was hot yesterday for trout, with both reds and flounder stacking up around Fontainebleau State Park. Bass anglers have been doing well around the deeper ledges and bluffs in brackish cuts.

Fish activity is on the upswing—recent catches are looking good. Just yesterday, speckled trout rolled in thick with limits drawn using green pumpkin jigs, live shrimp, and smaller swimbaits. Redfish are holding tight to grass lines, ambushing anything passing by, especially chunk cut mullet and popping cork rigs. The flounder action’s best at creek mouths and outflows, biting on finger mullet and Gulp curly tails, especially at dusk.

Anglers cruising up through Saint Amant creeks are still finding action on 3/8 to 1/2 oz jigs tipped with creature baits. Topwater’s a good call at sunup for explosive strikes—they’ll take a Z-Man Pop Shadz or any chugger you toss. Over in Caney Creek and Bussey Brake, tournament pros landed eight- to twelve-pound largemouth on flipping gear—Zoom Z-Craw in green pumpkin, black-and-blue jigs, and live crawfish imitations. If you’re sight-fishing near brush or thick marsh, don’t overlook the reliability of Livingston Lures Howeller Plus crankbaits, especially in yellow craw. Shad spawn’s still on in a few pockets, so white swimbaits and hair jigs fished deep are catching bass.

Bait-wise, live shrimp is premium, especially for trout and reds near the passes and jetties. Popping cork rigs drifted into moving water turn bites nearly every cast. If you’re in muddy water, toss a dark Gulp! jerk shad or scented paddle tail on a 1/4 oz jighead—reds can’t resist the scent trail. When the sun gets high, switch to plastics—Berkley Pit Boss and ChatterBait Jack Hammer are taking both bass and reds. Don’t overlook finger mullet or cut bait for flounder hangin’ at the bottom.

For today’s best hot spots, hit Calcasieu Estuary early for trout and reds—just keep an eye on the tide switch mid-morning. Fontainebleau State Park’s shoreline flats are prime for flounder and late-season redfish; work your baits slow around oyster beds. If you’re up for a ride, the marsh edges out of Leeville are loaded with mixed bags—just watch for fog at first light.

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3 days ago
3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Cooler Temps, Calmer Tides, and Solid Bites on the Water
Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast fishing report for November 14th, 2025. We’re lookin’ at a low tide this morning, just past 4 AM, and the water’s gonna stay real calm with the next high tide not comin’ in till late afternoon. Sunrise is at 7:00 AM, sunset at 6:30 PM, and the solunar activity is rated low today, so don’t expect the fish to be jumpin’ outta the water, but there’s still some good bites to be had.

The weather’s been cool and wet lately, pushin’ the bass and speckled trout toward their wintering grounds—main lake basins, drop-offs, and steep banks. The bite’s fair to tough, but if you’re patient and work the right spots, you’ll get your limits. Trout anglers are still seein’ good action, especially from the kayak crowd, and there’s plenty of redfish and flounder hangin’ around the marshes and passes.

Over the past few days, the Calcasieu Estuary’s been hot for big speckled trout, and Fontainebleau State Park’s got some nice redfish and flounder. If you’re lookin’ for bass, the offshore ledges and deep bluffs are your best bet. The pros at Major League Fishing have been hammerin’ them with swimbaits, jerkbaits, and drop-shot rigs, especially with the cooler water temps. The black-and-blue Dirty Jigs Swim Jig paired with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Meaty Chunk is workin’ real well, and the Evergreen FA 87 jerkbait’s been a killer for spotted bass.

For inshore fishing, a modified River2Sea S-Waver in crystal minnow is a solid choice, and don’t forget the V&M Wild Shad swimbaits in French pearl and rainbow shad. If you’re targetin’ redfish or trout, a simple soft plastic on a jig head or a live shrimp under a popping cork will get the job done. The reduction industry’s been catchin’ less than their quota lately, so there’s plenty of baitfish in the water, which means the predators are feedin’.

Hot spots for today? Try the Calcasieu Estuary for trout, Fontainebleau State Park for redfish and flounder, and the deep bluffs on Lewis Smith Lake for bass. Keep an eye on the tides and solunar periods, and don’t be afraid to mix up your baits and techniques.

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4 days ago
2 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
"Gulf Fishing Report Nov 13 2025: Trout, Reds Biting Inshore, Offshore Action Slows"
Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for November 13, 2025.

We’re starting the morning off cool, with water temps around 65 to 68 degrees inshore, and that’s got the fish fired up and hungry. Sunrise hit at 6:59 this morning, and the sun’s going to set around 6:30 this evening—expect a bright, breezy fall day with plenty of cloud cover rolling in around midday. Winds are out the ENE at a steady 10–15 knots, so you’ll want to plan your drifts with that in mind.

Tide movement is moderate today, according to Tides4Fishing for Shell Beach. High tide peaked just after 4 a.m. at 2.0 feet, with the ebb running down toward a low at 2:20 p.m. of 0.5 feet. That means a solid moving tide most of the morning—prime time! The moon is waxing, and the solunar tables point to a low-moderate activity window, but peak action should coincide nicely with sunrise.

Let’s talk fish. Inshore, speckled trout are on the prowl, especially near prominent bait concentrations. Birds are your best friend right now—slicks or diving gulls around Shell Beach, Hopedale, or the outside edge of Bay Eloi are sure signs of feeding reds and trout. Texas Parks and Wildlife reports out of Redfish Bay that reds are hungry in knee- to waist-deep water, and the same holds true from Delacroix all the way down to Grand Isle this week. Limits of slot reds are popping up around the oyster reefs and points, with some bigger bruisers hanging closer to the cuts.

Specks are running thick over deeper shell humps and drop-offs, and the folks at Louisiana Sportsman note that kayak anglers are especially making great catches at first light. Reports from the Texas City and Freeport areas, which often mirror our Louisiana conditions, are showing plenty of redfish and trout coming on live shrimp, finger mullet, or soft plastics under a popping cork.

Baitwise, live shrimp is top tier—if you can find it, fish it under a cork. Otherwise, gold spoons, chartreuse paddle tails, and soft-dine style twitchbaits are all crushing it right now. Topwaters produced some nice blowups at sunrise the past few days, especially near mullet activity in shallow grass beds. The Darters and the classic Corky Fat Boy have both fooled keeper trout in the deeper marsh pockets.

Offshore action’s slowing as federal red snapper season closes soon, but sheepshead, black drum, and the odd pompano are still hitting close to the rigs and jetties. Use dead shrimp or cut crab to get the drums fired up.

Some of this week’s best catches came from:
- Shell Beach and the MRGO Rocks: nice mixed bags of reds and trout
- Bay Eloi and the Biloxi Marsh: limits of specks if you’re willing to work the windward grass lines and current breaks
- Grand Isle Bridge: bull reds and drum on the falling tide

If you’re looking for a hot spot, try working Dr. Shell and Lake Coquille edges, or drift the southeast shoreline out of Hopedale. Don’t overlook the bridges at Chef Menteur Pass for big trout just before dusk.

That’s your boots-on-the-dock fishing scoop for today, November 13. Thanks for tuning in, folks—and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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5 days ago
3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Calm Conditions Deliver Steady Speckled Trout, Redfish Action on Louisiana Gulf Coast
Artificial Lure reporting for November 11, 2025, right here from the heart of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The weather’s shaping up nicely this morning—mid-60s at sunrise, climbing toward the low 70s by noon, minimal wind and light cloud cover, just the kind of day we crave for fall fishing. Sunrise came in at 6:58 AM, and sunset will be at 6:33 PM, so you’ve got a solid 11 hours of light to work with and a full day to chase those limits.

The tidal coefficient for Grand Isle is sitting at 66, which means we’re seeing average movement—not huge swings, but enough to keep water stirring and those baitfish active. High tide hits at 12:30 AM at 1.8 feet, and low tide rolls through at 12:29 PM, nearly flat at 0.0 feet. Currents won’t be ripping, so hit those spots where you know structure or shell keeps resident fish active and hungry, even when the water runs slow. These smaller swings often mean the bite is steady but not frantic—prime conditions for finicky trout and reds to stay put in their favorite haunts.

Fish activity this week has been solid across the bays and marshes. Louisiana Sportsman notes the speckled trout bite is on fire for kayak anglers right now, and guides out of Port Fourchon and Grand Isle are reporting double-digit catches on good days, often hitting limits before noon. Reds are stacked up tight along oyster reefs and deeper marsh drains—look for birds working bait; when you spot slicks or nervous water, you’re in business. Flounder have started their end-of-year run as well, though the numbers are less than trout and reds overall, you’ll find them holding tight near grass lines and pilings.

Best lures and baits right now: If you’re throwing artificials, Four Horsemen Boom Boom Shrimp under a cork and classic Matrix Shads in Shrimp Creole and Lemonhead are getting hit hard around Grand Isle and Caminada Pass. Topwater walkers—specifically in white and chartreuse—are working early on calm flats before the breeze picks up. Later in the day, switch to paddle tails or live shrimp on a Carolina rig for deeper holes. Anglers trolling crankbaits like Northland’s Rumble B or a 6th Sense Swank crankbait in Spanish bone are also landing bigger trout and the occasional slot red. As always, live shrimp and finger mullet reign supreme if you can get them—bait shops have been keeping decent stock so far this week.

Hot spots you’ll want to check today:

- **Caminada Pass:** Consistent limits of specks, plenty of slot reds under birds, and flounder moving through grass edges. Early topwater action is excellent; shift to soft plastics as the sun gets overhead.
- **East Timbalier Island:** Good numbers of reds and trout holding on deeper oyster reefs and mixed shell beds. Fish popping corks over structure, and don’t be afraid to move farther out if you see bait getting pushed.
- **Bayou Lafourche outflows:** With falling tide mid-day, reds are staging right on the drop-offs—use live shrimp under a cork or paddle tails bouncing the bottom.

Offshore, water temps holding steady in the upper 60s, and snapper trips are still producing, though key focus remains on reef fish like sheepshead and the big black drum moving in behind shrimp boats. Topwater Co’s “Chicken Dance” bait drop just landed and is already turning heads among serious marsh anglers. For deeper passes, try trolling crankbaits—chartreuse or bone colors—late in the afternoon.

All in all, fishing continues to be reliable across the Louisiana Gulf this week, with trout and reds driving the action. Reports from Captain Experiences say catches of specks range from 20 to 30 fish per trip when the conditions line up, while reds run solid, typically a half dozen or more in the box by lunchtime. Flounder remains a bonus, but with this steady weather and fair tide, odds are better than average.

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4 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Louisiana Coastal Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Offshore Action
Artificial Lure here bringing you the November 10, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Louisiana. The weather’s mild this morning—temps starting in the upper 60s, with light southeast winds around 5 to 10 knots and humidity on the rise, typical for November along the marsh. Expect partly cloudy skies, no significant storms in the forecast, but a freshening breeze come afternoon.

Sunrise came at 6:23 AM, sunset will hit at 5:01 PM, so there’s a solid daytime window for fishing. Tides around the Grand Isle area this morning showed a low at 9:10 AM with a slow incoming tide toward midday, peaking in the late afternoon, according to NOAA and tides4fishing charts. Tidal movement is moderate, making for clear water in most marshes and passes, so target those moving tide windows for best action.

Now, let’s talk bite. Fish activity is picking up after the latest cool spell. Reports from local captains and LA Creel show redfish and speckled trout concentrated in the deeper channel edges, outer marsh ponds, and at the mouths of major passes like Caminada—perfect for anglers working hard structure with current. Venice and Grand Isle continue to produce, with good numbers of reds coming on the falling tide. Specks have been a bit scattered but schools are moving in as bait stacks up. Over the past week, guides are clocking average catches of 10–25 redfish per trip and often upwards of two dozen keeper trout, especially near oyster reefs by Four Bayou Pass and South Timbalier.

Best lures right now: For reds, toss gold spoons, live Target Croaker swimbaits—praised in Louisiana Sportsman for their realistic action—or classic Matrix Shad plastics on 1/4 oz jigheads in avocado and opening night. Under a popping cork, these can’t be beat. For trout, go with soft plastics in shrimp or baitfish patterns, or try topwater plugs at dawn when the tide is low. If the water’s dirtier, swap to chartreuse or glow. Don’t forget natural bait—live shrimp and mullet are tough to beat, and fresh dead shrimp is working wonders in deeper cuts.

Offshore, although red snapper season officially closed October 6, Louisiana Sportsman notes nearly 97% of the state’s allocation was landed this year. Snapper, cobia, and kingfish have moved deeper, but bottom fishing over rigs and reefs around West Delta is still producing plenty of mingos and the occasional straggler snapper if you can get out ahead of fronts.

For tarpon hopefuls, breakaway jigs in the classic Coon-Pop style remain the go-to around the Delta grass flats, but the main push is over for the season. Flounder are biting better near the bridges and in east channels, especially on live or scented strips of mullet with incoming tide.

Today’s bite window is modest. Farmers’ Almanac notes poor fishing this evening, but improve your odds by focusing on the slack tide as water starts moving. For bait, nothing beats live shrimp this time of year, but if you’re in a pinch, market shrimp on a Carolina rig or shad imitations like the Matrix Mini can get it done.

Hot spots this week:
- Grand Isle State Park Pier for specks at sunrise
- Barataria Pass edges for reds on falling tide
- Four Bayou Pass oyster reefs for mixed bags, especially with live shrimp under a cork
- Venice Delta cuts for mixed reds and plenty of channel cats

With buffer zone changes stirring up some tension between commercial menhaden boats and rec anglers—per National Fisherman, be mindful of vessel traffic and keep an eye out for active nets especially close to the beaches.

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4 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
"Louisiana Fishing Heats Up: November 9, 2025 Gulf Report"
Artificial Lure here bringing you the freshest Gulf of Mexico fishing report for November 9, 2025, focusing on our southern Louisiana waters.

First off, the weather’s been gentle—mild temps hovering in the mid-60s early with a light southern breeze picking up by late morning, classic for this time of year. Skies are mostly clear, making it real comfortable to be out. Sunrise hit just after 6:35 AM, and sunset’s expected at 5:11 PM, giving us a solid window to hit the water.

Tide talk: We’ve got a high tidal coefficient at Empire Jetty today, peaking around 85 early and slowly tapering off into the low 80s by dusk. That’s a lot of moving water, perfect for gamefish activity and strong current around the passes and jetties. Over near Grand Isle, the tide is milder, with a coefficient around 34—expect weaker movement and focus on deeper channels or artificial structure. Down at Shell Island, the next high tide’s rolling in at 9:12 AM, followed by low at 12:51 PM. Plan your trip to coincide with those shifting tides, especially around the morning high.

Fish activity’s nothing short of lively—Farmers’ Almanac lists today as a “Best” evening for bites, though the bite’s been steady through the morning as that cooler air keeps the water oxygenated and fish up shallow.

Anglers have been hauling in good numbers of **speckled trout** and **redfish** across Barataria, near the Empire Jetty, and out on the oyster reefs near Grand Isle. Slot reds up to 26 inches are popping on the falling tide, while the specks are ranging from 14 to 20 inches, stacked in deeper holes. Folks fishing the passes have landed some fat **black drum** and the odd **flounder**, especially on the edges of cuts around Fourchon.

Live shrimp under a popping cork remains the go-to for both specks and redfish, but limits are getting filled on plastics too. Locals swear by chartreuse paddletails and matrix shad in “magneto” or “lemonhead” colors. Outgoing current at the jetties is prime time for a quarter-ounce jighead paired with a white curly tail grub or a Gulp! swimming mullet. If you’re after a bull red, try chunked mullet or fresh menhaden fished on the bottom.

Surface action’s pretty solid around sunrise—try a Strike King Saltwater Ploppin’ Cork in noisy water or a Zara Spook Jr. for that topwater blowup. If looking for numbers, jigging with a saltwater-specific Vudu Shrimp or tandem rigs with a sparkle beetle can put trout and even a few scattered sheepshead in the boat.

For hot spots, Empire Jetty is on fire with both speck and redfish on moving tides, especially on the channel side. The oyster reefs around Caminada Pass near Grand Isle are holding solid numbers too; drift those edges early as the tide drops and the bait pushes out. Don’t sleep on the marsh edges between Grand Isle and Leeville—that falling water’s pulling shrimp and mullet out, and hungry reds are waiting just inside the grass pockets.

A couple extra notes: The recent buffer zone changes for menhaden boats shouldn’t affect recreational anglers much, but keep an eye out for increased boat traffic near the passes. Also, with the high moving water today, be mindful of rapidly shifting conditions if fishing near open Gulf passes or jetties.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Gearing Up for a Stellar Saturday Slam on Louisiana's Gulf Coast
Artificial Lure checking in from Louisiana’s Gulf coast, gettin’ you set for a Saturday out on the water: November 8, 2025. Sunrise today hit at 6:21 am, with sunset coming in at 5:07 pm. Novembers bring the front edge of cool mornings and dropping water temps, which put those Gulf fish on edge—in a good way. Today’s weather starts crisp, upper 50s breaking into low 70s by midday, light northwest winds 8 to 12 knots, pushing ebb tide conditions all morning into early afternoon. Check your tidal charts for Grand Isle or Empire Jetty—the high tide’s rolling in around 7:45 am, dropping till about 3 pm. Those moving tides are prime for feeding reds and specks.

The bite has turned on strong since Halloween. According to Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today, speckled trout and redfish are firing up in marshes and passes, especially with good moving water this week. Multiple local guides are reporting near limits of slot reds pulled from grassy shorelines, oyster beds and pond mouths, with specks chasing shrimp and glass minnows over shell and mud flats. Reports out of Calcasieu Lake and Delacroix confirm: reds are stacked tight up in shallow lakes and duck ponds, feeding hard as they push deeper with cooler water. Trout are bunching up under birds and slicks, especially as big bait balls—menhaden and mullet—get swept around with the tide.

If you’re wondering what’s working best, this week is all about **artificial lures** and **live shrimp**. For specks, it’s tough to beat a 3-inch paddletail swimbait rigged on a quarter-ounce jig head, especially in New Penny, Electric Chicken, or Glow Tiger. Under a popping cork, live shrimp is money for both reds and trout. Redfish are smashing gold spoons and spinnerbaits, as well as larger paddletail plastics bounced across grass edges. Don’t overlook topwater plugs early—a Zara Spook or Skitter Walk (silver or bone color) will draw explosive strikes at first light. If you fish bottom, cut mullet or fresh shrimp are calling in bull reds and black drum. According to Bassmaster’s tournament writeup, crossover baits like crawl-style plastics Texas-rigged and weedless swimbaits are also producing, especially in grassy and shallow flats.

Best thing about November—in-between fronts, fish get active. On the Farmers’ Almanac calendar, today is rated “BEST” for evening action, so plan for late day as winds settle and bait stages up in current lines.

Recent catches have been impressive: local anglers on social media and Louisiana Sportsman are showing stringers of specks in the 16–21 inch range and reds up to 27 inches. Mixed bags include sheepshead and black drum by bridge pylons and rocks, and there’s occasional flounder in deeper cuts.

If you want a sure bet, here’s a couple hot spots for today:

- **Empire Jetty:** On the west side—work the outgoing tide across rocks and beach grass. This area is firing on all cylinders for both reds and specks, especially as mullet run through the channel.
- **Lake Campo in Delacroix:** The fall run is on, with reds and trout piling up in the little bayous and main lake flats. Fish grass lines with gold spoons or paddle tails, pop a cork with shrimp near moving current.
- **Calcasieu Lake:** The north end has been stacked with big bull reds and specks under birds. Find a bait slick, throw a swimbait or live shrimp, and hang on.

Extra tip—work slow in the morning cold, then speed up your retrieve as water warms through midday. Keep your tackle beefy; reds will break off lightweight hooks, so go with 20–30 lb braid and stout hardware.

That’s the Saturday scoop from the Gulf: steady action, strong tides and plenty of fish biting from Delacroix to Grand Isle, through Sabine, Calcasieu, and Venice. Be safe, watch those tides, and respect the marsh—there’s more than enough for everyone to enjoy. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss...
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4 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
November Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and More Biting in Louisiana's Gulf Waters
Artificial Lure here with your November 7th Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report—let’s get right to what’s biting and where, to help you make the most of your time on the water.

**Today’s conditions**: Tides are on the mellow side, with Lake Charles showing a tidal coefficient of just 34—a low range, so you won’t see huge swings between high and low tide. Currents will be pretty slight, which means less moving water and subtle current lines. We’ve got about 11 hours of daylight with sunrise just before 6:30 am and sunset near 5:35 pm, so get out early if you can. Weather-wise, we’re settling into typical November—expect cooler, calm mornings, warming up slightly in the afternoon, but layers are your friend with this “cool and still” Gulf air.

**Fish activity:** According to recent angler chatter and trip reports from guides all the way from Grand Isle through the Biloxi Marsh, the bite’s been solid, especially around sunrise and sundown. Redfish and speckled trout are front and center, with some chunky ones being picked up on the flats, bayous, and outer marshes. The reds are slot-sized, but several bull reds were caught earlier this week just offshore and at the major passes. Trout have moved into deeper bayous as the water cools, but when you find a school, the numbers are good—12- to 18-inch keepers are common. Reports in from Venice and Hopedale show flounder numbers picking up along muddy drop-offs, though still spotty.

**Best lures and techniques:** This season, it’s all about matching the fall feed. Shad and mullet are everywhere, so go natural—white, chartreuse, and silver soft plastics on 1/8 to 1/4 oz jigheads have been getting bit. Popping corks with live or fresh dead shrimp remain unbeatable for trout along grass edges—just keep your shrimp lively, as CaptainExperiences.com recommends, because nothing turns a trout off quicker than limp bait. Topwaters are still working in low wind around sunrise on calm flats; think Spook Juniors and popping baits. If you’re after bass in the brackish stuff, BassForecast suggests buzzbaits and bladed jigs, with umbrella rigs and swimbaits on deck for off-shore structure. Don’t forget metal—lipless crankbaits like Rat-L-Traps in shad or chrome are tricking reds and trout, especially with an erratic retrieve—experiment with your cadence just like The Hook Up Tackle recommends, and rip-and-pause to mimic wounded bait.

**Bait report:** Shrimp is king; mullet strips and live cocahoe minnows are also working for reds and flounder. For artificial, stick to soft plastics that mimic baitfish—Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp are top picks. Keep a few gold spoons handy too, especially for sight-fishing reds over the grass.

**Hot spots:**
- Try the cuts and drains in Pointe aux Chenes marsh—lots of moving bait and slot reds pushing shallow.
- The rocks and oyster beds around Grand Isle’s Caminada Pass are producing numbers, especially as the outgoing tide pulls shrimp and baitfish through the gaps.
- Bayou Biloxi and Monkey Bayou just outside Hopedale have been hot for trout on moving water.

**Recent catches:** Guides are posting pictures of limits of specks and reds—Captain Experiences says redfish, speckled trout, mahi mahi, kingfish, and flounder are all coming aboard. The deeper passes south of Lafitte are seeing the occasional big drum as well as decent sheepshead action.

Remember, conservation issues are back in the news, as the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission is debating menhaden harvest buffers again. The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership cautions that these changes could roll back hard-won protections for our shallow estuaries—so keep an eye on local regs and do your part to respect the habitat.

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4 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Bass Biting Strong in Louisiana's Fall Bite
Artificial Lure here—coming to you with the Thursday, November 6, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico waters around Louisiana, straight from the heart of local experience.

Sun broke the horizon this morning at 6:13 AM and you can expect it to dip back down just before 5:00 PM. You're looking at about 11 hours of daylight—plenty for a solid session on the water. The air’s cool and stable with marine conditions gradually improving after the minor coastal flooding from earlier in the week, according to the latest marine weather update. Winds are moderate, making for comfortable casting and clean drift, especially in the marshes and open bays.

As for tides, we're in a mid-cycle phase—nothing extreme. In Cocodrie, the first low tide will hit just after 8:50 AM and the evening brings a high around 1.34 ft, per NOAA tide predictions. Grand Isle and Calcasieu Pass see low tidal coefficients today, so current speed will be less than usual, ideal for targeting finicky reds and trout. If you’re planning to fish the mouths and passes, expect steady—if not frenzied—tidal movement, which keeps bait active but doesn’t scatter fish all over the map.

Now the bite: November’s here, and the fall feed is firing up. The speckled trout are thick in the marshes and along the edges of the barrier islands—kayak anglers have been pulling limits just about everywhere from Lafitte down to Buras-Venice. Redfish are cruising the shallows, and no surprise, big bull reds are showing up with the cooling temps—one lucky crew boated a 40-inch bruiser last week out of Lafitte on a Redfish Magic spinnerbait, fought for twenty minutes, then released to battle again. Further west in the Calcasieu basin, largemouth bass are still active, with 4- to 5-pounders popping buzzbaits and spinnerbaits near structure in the afternoons.

Hot spots? Venice remains a classic, where the marsh meets river and bay—trout, reds, and flounder all stacked around the cuts and grass beds. Grand Isle is hitting strong too, especially around Caminada Pass and the oyster reefs off the north side. Lake Pontchartrain’s trestles have seen big trout and scattered reds, especially when the water’s moving and bait schools sweep through.

Lure selection—keep it simple, keep it moving. In these cooling, clear waters, toss **Redfish Magic spinnerbaits** for reds and bull reds. For specks, opt for **soft plastic paddle tails**—Matrix Shads in shrimp or chartreuse, and don’t shy away from a popping cork to keep ‘em in the strike zone. In shallow marsh cuts, a **topwater walking bait** at sunrise might deliver explosive strikes, especially on calm mornings. Bass are responding to **buzzbaits**, **bladed jigs**, and even squarebill crankbaits around points and flooded laydowns. If the trout or reds are a bit slow, slip a live shrimp or finger mullet under a cork—nothing beats natural bait when the chill is on.

Menhaden (pogies) are still schooling heavy offshore and, according to state biologists, the buffer for commercial boats remains a hot topic, but recreational anglers are seeing less bycatch and cleaner water inshore thanks to those regulations—good news for sport fishing.

Limit catches reported this week: multiple trout and redfish limits, especially east of the river, with some groups reporting 15-20 keeper trout in a single morning, and reds consistently in the slot and over. Bass are holding, but numbers a bit down from October; focus on grass lines with moving baits to stay in the game.

Quick pro tip: scent can make a difference on these cool, clear mornings. Geecrack Big Bass Energy spray stays on soft plastics and can trigger those hesitant fish to commit.

Don’t forget, November offers some of the best mixed bag action on the Gulf Coast. Get out early, watch your tides, keep a light touch, and you’ll find yourself stringing up a mighty good haul.

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1 week ago
4 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Speckled Trout and Redfish Firing Up in Louisiana's Coastal Marshes - Fishing Report for November 5, 2025
Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for November 5, 2025, covering the Gulf of Mexico waters in and around Louisiana.

Startin’ off, we’ve got classic fall conditions helpin’ fire up the bite. Cooler temps from the front pushin’ through have inshore marshes, from Calcasieu to Breton Sound, stacked with speckled trout and redfish. Early birds are gettin’ the worm—sunrise this mornin’ was 6:16 a.m., and sunset’s comin’ at 4:53 p.m., so plan your trips for dawn and dusk for max action. These low-light windows lined up perfect with the moving tides.

Talkin’ tides, the Empire Jetty is showin’ a high tidal coefficient today—85 fallin’ to 82 by nightfall, meanin’ we got strong water movement and prime current rips around points and drains. According to Tides4Fishing, those currents put fish on the feed and bring bait into casting range. Look for a strong high tide in the early morning, slackin’ midafternoon, then another bump at sundown.

Weather-wise, forecasts from the National Weather Service call for light east winds, shiftin’ north as the cold front moves through. That’ll help clear the water out in the marshes and should keep things comfortable with air temps startin’ in the upper 50s and risin’ to the mid-60s. There’s some minor tidal flooding reported in low-lying areas from the supermoon and onshore winds—watch your step at the launch and mind extra debris and slick banks.

Now, for fish activity: reports across the coast have been downright lively. Folks down in Venice and Grand Isle are finding hefty limits of speckled trout over oyster reefs and around bridge pylons. Best chance has been at first light with topwater lures—MirrOlure She Dogs and Rapala Skitter Walks, workin’ the slicks. As the sun gets up, switchin’ to soft plastics under a popping cork—Matrix Shad on 1/4 oz jigheads—has been money.

Redfish are thick along marsh edges and mouths of drains, especially on a good falling tide. Anglers are bangin’ gold spoons like the Johnson Silver Minnow or tossin’ live shrimp under a cork near the points. Venice jetties are holdin’ big bull reds—cut mullet or crab will do the trick if you want to pull on a hoss.

Other notables: flounder are around in current-swept pockets—work those paddle-tail swimbaits slow and steady on the bottom. In the deeper bayous, blue catfish are hittin’ cut bait in the turns, and largemouth bass in the spillways are chewin’ crankbaits and finesse worms, especially just after this front.

Hot spots to hit this week:
- **Lake Pontchartrain bridges**—stacked with specks at dawn.
- **Venice area drains and the Empire Jetty**—for redfish and mixed action.
- **Calcasieu Pass**—clear water, prime current, trout and reds fired up.
- Don’t overlook **Two Rivers Marina** for quick access and sheltered bay fishing.

On bait, live options always win: shrimp, mullet, and menhaden are solid, but remember, according to Sport Fishing Magazine, there’s some local tension with menhaden netting rules—so it’s best to pick up bait locally and check current regs before heading out.

Farmers’ Almanac says tonight’s bite should be particularly good, so plan an evening run if you can. The bite’s been hot, stringers are coming back full, and fall’s treatin’ us right along the Gulf.

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3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Tuesday, November 4th: Fall Fishing Heats Up on the Louisiana Gulf Coast
Artificial Lure reporting in from the Louisiana Gulf coast with your Tuesday, November 4th fishing report. Conditions are looking prime for fall fishing, so let’s dig into what’s happening out there today.

Sunrise hit at 6:16AM and you’ll pick up lines right as sunset settles in at 5:11PM. Weather’s starting off mild—mid-60s at dawn and rising to the mid-70s by this afternoon. Light winds out of the north, and skies are mostly clear, just the way we like it for sight-fishing those grass flats and around coastal marshes.

Tides are running a bit on the low side today, with high tide passing through most ports right around 5 to 6AM, followed by falling water into early afternoon. That means morning bites should be strong, especially on the falling tide as fish stage off points and drains. Grand Isle’s tidal coefficient is at 34, so currents are modest—fish will be hugging structure and looking for ambush points.

Recent catches have been solid. According to Louisiana Sportsman, kayak anglers are stacking up **speckled trout** from the beaches and bayous, particularly off Fourchon and along the Central Gulf’s marsh edges. Limits are the norm right now for patient anglers. Bayou Lacombe and the stretch between Bonfouca and Goose Point have been hot for shoreline specks, too. Down near Fourchon, anglers pulled in big **scamp** and plentiful **amberjack**, though the AJ season doesn’t open until tomorrow. Inshore, there’s no shortage of **redfish**—most crews are boating between 3-10 slot reds per trip and plenty of bulls out around the passes.

**Best baits and lures:** If you’re out for trout, you can’t beat **live shrimp** under a popping cork—shrimp is still the top producer. But soft plastics are slamming fish too; Matrix Shad in shrimp Creole or Lemon Head are money, especially in moving water. Redfish are smashing Storm minnows and gold spoons, as reported by Louisiana Saltwater Action. For those bull reds, bump up the profile with a soft plastic paddle tail or cut pogey. Deep in the marsh, finesse jigs are producing good largemouth bass action—Greg Hackney recommends a compact fluorocarbon flipping jig for tougher brush.

**Menhaden** boats are working off the outside points, but the recreational buffer zones are holding strong—so you can fish close to the shore without the big nets moving in. There’s still debate over bycatch, but LDWF’s data shows the trout and redfish populations are healthy, especially after the summer[National Fisherman].

**Hotspots:**
- Fourchon Marina out to Timbalier Island: Amberjack, scamp, and solid trout schools.
- Bay Rambo near Grand Isle: Redfish stacked deep in the marsh, especially surrounding oyster beds and grass points.
- Goose Point shoreline—kayak and wade anglers are limiting out on specks every morning.

If you’re working slack water, trolling drift rigs behind planer boards is picking off channel cats and a few big drum. Crabbing is still decent in the deeper canal cuts.

Reminder, for live bait, keep those shrimp lively and cool. Red worms and grass shrimp also great for freshwater spillway action if you head upstream.

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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and More Biting in Louisiana's Hotspots
Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Monday, November 3, 2025. Sunrise came in at 6:22 AM and we’re looking at sunset close to 5:13 PM. Today brings cooler post-front air, clear skies, and a light north breeze—fine conditions to be out on the water with the marshes and bays waking up after the recent fronts, which always gets the fish chewing.

Tide action today is soft, with the tidal coefficient around 33-34 through the afternoon, meaning there’s not a whole lot of moving water, so focus on fishing pinch points and current breaks. Look for best action within two hours either side of the lowest tides. According to Tides4Fishing, even with low currents, these transitions are prime time to work your baits through drains and cuts.

Up and down the Louisiana coast, November brings some of the hottest speckled trout action of the year. Oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain are putting out solid boxes of keeper trout. Early birds are topwater fishing—walking baits or even the Berkley Choppo prop lure is drawing blow-ups right at first light. As the sun climbs, swap to soft plastics under a popping cork (think Matrix Shad or Down South Lures) or the highly realistic Live Target Croaker swimbait—both are fooling trout and redfish all week. Reports from Louisiana Sportsman say the dorsal fin on that swimbait acts as a weed guard, letting you fish it over shell and grass without hangups.

Redfish are thick on the marsh edges, especially where drains empty out bait on a falling tide. Gold spoons and weedless paddle tails do the trick, but if you can get your hands on live shrimp or cut mullet, the bull reds stacked around the Grand Isle jetties can't resist. Plenty of reports, including recent catches up to 30+ pounds, are coming from the surf at Grand Isle and the cuts around Fourchon. Venice is another redfish hotspot—look for clean water and bait flickering on the surface.

Don't overlook the flounder this month. They’re ambushing baits around current-swept pockets, and anglers slow-rolling paddle tails on the bottom or drifting live minnows are putting a few doormats in the box.

Out deeper, boats dropping near Fourchon have been rewarded with hefty scamp grouper and black drum—Louisiana Sportsman just featured a 17-pound scamp and a 29-inch black drum in recent days. Big cut bait dropped in 250+ feet is your ticket. Inshore, blue catfish are hitting cut bait in deeper river bends.

Top baits today:
- Early: Topwater walkers and prop baits for trout and redfish.
- Midday: Soft plastics, Live Target Croaker swimbait, gold spoons.
- Live options: Shrimp and mullet for the big reds and drum.
- Bottom: Cut bait or live minnows for occasional flounder and cats.

For hotspots, Grand Isle remains a can’t-miss for big reds and trout right off the beaches or jetties. Also try Lake Pontchartrain trestles for trout, and marsh drains near Cocodrie for steady mixed bags. If you want more room to roam, the Calcasieu marshes and Fourchon rigs are producing, though best action is at low light.

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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Louisiana Fishing Forecast: Trout, Reds, and Tides Align for Epic November Action
Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for November 2, 2025.

Sunrise hit about 6:22am this morning, with sunset rolling in at 5:40pm. We’ve got just over 11 hours of daylight, with mostly light to moderate north winds bringing a touch of crispness and pushing cleaner water down into the lower marshes and bays.

Looking at the tides, Empire Jetty’s swinging a high tidal coefficient today — starting around 85 and dropping just a bit toward dusk. That means stronger currents and lots more moving water, perfect for stirring up bait and getting game fish hot on the chase (thanks to Tides4Fishing for tracking that pulse). If you’re working Grand Isle, Cocodrie, or Calcasieu Pass, tide swings are mild today. Currents will be soft, and low amplitude makes targeting structure even more critical.

The bite’s been solid this weekend according to Saltwater Angler Magazine and recent Louisiana Sportsman updates. Speckled trout are stacked along oyster reefs, marsh drains, and bridge pylons from Lake Pontchartrain clear down to Calcasieu and the west side of Grand Isle. Early mornings have seen limits landed on topwater baits — classic walk-the-dog styles and bone-colored plugs shine brightest before the sun climbs. As water warms, soft plastics under popping corks are getting it done. Chartreuse and white paddle tails (like the classic C-4 Swim Jig JuneBug) are fooling plenty of slabs.

Redfish remain thick. Find them cruising muddy marsh edges, especially on the falling tide two hours before and after low. Gold spoons are a mainstay, but live shrimp or cut mullet near the swinging points almost guarantee a big bend and maybe a bull. Down Venice way at the Mississippi River mouth, bull reds are pulling drag at the jetties — cut crab or big plug is the ticket.

Fresh runs of flounder were reported last week inside Barataria and Terrebonne, but remember flounder season is closed for all harvest until November 30 (Louisiana Sportsman). Bass fishermen are doing work in Atchafalaya spillway and closer freshwater, with shad-colored crankbaits in windy pockets.

For bait, nothing’s beating live shrimp or mullet for versatility right now. If you’re working plastics, white or chartreuse paddle tails and bladed swim jigs get attention. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits in black and blue or white and chartreuse, especially around submerged grass and river bends, are pulling big fish, just like Major League Fishing pros reported over on the James River — similar tidal principles apply.

Hot spots right now:
- Grand Isle’s Caminada Pass: trout and redfish stacked near bridge pylons and oyster shell bottom.
- Empire Jetty: tidal swings pull in drum, reds, and trout, all schooling by the rocks.
- Venice jetties: bull reds and drum are gorging on the abundant bait swept in by strong outflow.
- Calcasieu Pass: best for early topwater trout and tailing reds in the marsh.

Best action? Early at sunrise and late in the evening, riding the moving water. Light fluorocarbon leaders on clear days get more hits — upsize after a rain when water muddies up.

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2 weeks ago
3 minutes

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Fall Fishing Frenzy in the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana Marshes
Here’s Artificial Lure bringing you the November 1st fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and those rich Louisiana marshes. As the calendar turns, cool weather is dialing up the action and the fall run is on in full swing across the coast.

Let’s start with the **tides**. Down around Cocodrie, we’ve got a low tidal coefficient—just 33 rising to 41 by sundown, so the tidal swing will be moderate but not dramatic. That’ll mean less current, especially midday, but don’t let that slow you down: the falling tide right around dawn and dusk is prime for inshore predators. Sunrise hit at 7:17 AM and sunset will come at 6:18 PM, giving us a healthy 11 hours of daylight. Fish activity will pop at both ends of the day, especially when any remaining moving water lines up with those sun events. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, today’s a “Good” day to fish, with best bites morning and evening.

Weather-wise, we’re coming off a classic post-front pattern. North winds have cooled the water and pushed bait tight to the shorelines and marsh drains. Water clarity’s on the upswing—ideal for targeting trout and redfish. Throw lighter leaders under these clear skies, but bump up if we get any squalls this weekend.

On the **catch front**, it’s been lights out for **speckled trout** along the oyster reefs and old bridges of Lake Pontchartrain and Calcasieu. Early risers working topwater plugs like Zara Spooks or Heddon Chug’N Spooks are finding hungry trout chasing mullet. Once the sun climbs, most locals switch to soft plastics—think Matrix Shad or Berkley Gulp!—under a popping cork. The bite’s been steady, with plenty of slots and the odd six-pound gator coming over the rails.

**Redfish** are thick along the marsh edges, especially where drains and bayou mouths spill out that falling water. Grand Isle and Venice jetties are your ticket for bull reds—cut mullet or blue crab has been chewing, and the outgoing tide is the dinner bell. In the bays, flounder are moving up into current-washed pockets. Anglers slow-rolling paddle-tail plastics along muddy drops have boxed up a few nice flatfish.

If you’re eyeing freshwater, bass are busting shad in the Atchafalaya spillways and Toledo Bend, with crankbaits getting hammered on windblown banks; Lake Fausse Pointe and Lake Boeuf are both fishing well as water temps dip. Catfish are thick in deep bends taking cut shad or chicken livers.

As for **bait and lures**, gold spoons and live shrimp are money around the redfish spots, and a trusty soft plastic in glow or chartreuse is your best bet for specks right now. Berkley PowerBait and Gulp! scented baits extend your strike zone—those fall scents really pull fish off the ambush spots. If you want to cover water, work a Rat-L-Trap or chrome/blue hardbait to tickle those feeding instincts.

A couple hot spots for you: try the marsh drains outside Grand Isle around Caminada Pass for a mixed bag, or the reefs off Bayou Lafourche for trout and reds. The Venice area and jetties are loaded with bulls if you want a real rodeo. Remember, in these clear conditions, keep a stealthy approach, and let the current work your bait naturally.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Louisiana Coastal Cracker: Halloween Trout, Reds, and Bulls Offshore
Happy Halloween from deep down in the Louisiana Gulf! This is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for Friday, October 31st, 2025. If you’re chasing specks and reds from Grand Isle to Port Fourchon, or trying for big bull reds off Venice, you’re in for a classic autumn bite, so let’s dig in.

Sun rose today at 7:12 a.m. and will set about 6:14 p.m. down this way, so you’ve got a good window of daylight to fill the box. Tides started out with a high early at 4:49 a.m. (1.2 ft) and you’ll see it drop through the day to a low at 3:45 p.m. (0.4 ft), according to Tides4Fishing for Grand Isle. Not a big swing, as today’s tidal coefficient is at 54—average, so currents won’t be too dramatic. That makes finesse all the more important.

Weatherwise, it’s crisp and stable, a classic bluebird Louisiana fall with sunny skies and a light north-northeast breeze. Cocodrie is reporting clear conditions, and temperatures are hovering from the mid-60s at dawn and should flirt with the low 70s by afternoon. Water clarity’s holding strong in most inshore areas, though expect a little bit of chop down around the passes.

Now to the fish: The marshes and bays are loaded with speckled trout chasing mullet and shrimp. Most reports from Barataria Bay, Caminada, and down around Fourchon have boxes brimming with “schoolies” in the 14–17 inch range, with plenty of keepers mixed in and limits possible on plastics and live bait. Redfish action is steady—gulps of 18–25” slot reds are hanging around duck ponds, grass edges, and the broken marsh between Leeville and Golden Meadow. Out at the passes—Empire Jetty and Caminada Pass—surf anglers are still wrangling some hefty bull reds, especially on cut mullet, crab, or big plastics.

Best baits this week: For trout, you can’t beat a Matrix Shad or Vudu Shrimp under a popping cork, especially with clear water and low current. A smoke or opening night color will work the magic. For redfish, Gulp! swimming mullets on a quarter-ounce jighead, gold spoons, and shrimp-tipped spinnerbaits are all getting hit. If you want to tempt flounder—and a couple have been caught around Bayou Rigaud and Grand Isle bridges—try a chartreuse curly tail bounced slow as possible.

If you’re itching to throw artificials, work the “midday major” bite, peaking right around the afternoon tide drop. Early risers are catching topwater action—think Spook Juniors or She Dogs—just after sunrise along the sheltered lee sides of the islands and the mouth of cuts. As for live bait lovers, live shrimp under a cork is an old standby, and finger mullet will tempt the bigger trout and slot reds.

Hot spots right now: you can’t go wrong drifting the north end of Caminada Bay, or setting up shop near the oyster reefs along Barataria Pass. For bank and kayak folks, Grand Isle State Park’s surf is productive mornings and evenings, and Leeville’s bridge lights at night are still pulling in good numbers of specks and slot reds.

Most boats talking on the radio are saying the runs offshore have been slow for tuna and snapper with the surface temps dropping, but if you can get out between the rigs with vertical jigs, there’s always a chance for a late fall amberjack.

That’s the scoop for Halloween on the Gulf. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s local Louisiana report. Subscribe to get tomorrow’s bite, and remember—if you can’t fool’em with live bait, fool’em with plastic! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Classic Fall Fishing on the Louisiana Coast - Chilly Mornings, Hungry Reds & Trout
Artificial Lure here with your October 30th Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report, and folks—it’s classic fall on the coast. Expect a **chilly, blustery start:** New Orleans marine advisories have reported gale winds and rough seas through 7 a.m. today, so it’s a good morning to check the weather window before heading out. Winds should lay down a bit mid-morning, but keep those life jackets zipped while running the big water.

**Sunrise hit at 7:03 a.m.** with sunset on tap for 6:04 p.m. That means you’re working with right at 11 hours of daylight according to Tides4Fishing—plenty for wade and boat anglers to get after it.

Tides are a bit on the slack side. This morning’s **high tide came in around 5:47 a.m.**, topping out at about 1.4 feet, while low hits this evening near 5:30 p.m. at just 0.3 feet according to Tide Forecast. Tide coefficients hover in the low-to-mid 30s, meaning not much moving water—you’ll need to key in on wind and current seams, shell banks, or deeper guts for the best action.

Recent catches have been impressive: Louisiana Sportsman reports bull reds are running heavy along Grand Isle beaches and in the Buras-Venice system. Anglers are hauling in plenty of **speckled trout**, **slot reds**, and even some flounder and mangrove snapper around the passes and jetties, echoing updates in the Texas Parks & Wildlife coastal reports just west of us. Shrimp is the top bait—live or dead—and finger mullet is a close second, especially for those bull reds. Free-lined or under a popping cork, that’s your ticket if you want consistent bites.

For those throwing hardware, it’s tough to argue with results seen last week: jerkbaits are hot in mixed brackish water, with local video reports showing Lake Pontchartrain trout smacking suspending and slow-sinking jerkbaits worked along the bridges and points. Soft plastics in chartreuse or “Sweet Heat” colors (think glass minnow or purple/yellow tail) have also been slaying keeper reds in the bay systems—work ‘em around rafts of mullet or bait activity. For topwater action, reach for something like a Strike King Ploppin Cork or a loud walk-the-dog bait at first light.

**Hot spots:**
- **Grand Isle**: Surf and sandbars for bull reds—try behind Elmer’s Island or the rock groins.
- **Venice jetties**: Slot redfish and trout chasing shrimp and mullet drifted close to structure.
- **South Barataria Bay**: Protected shorelines have great numbers of specks and reds on falling tides.

A few pro tips: with the water a tad off-color and bait thick, make sure your lures produce a little sound and vibration. Shrimp-scented soft plastics or a rattle cork can be the difference when visibility is down after the blow.

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Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today
Post-Front Lull Leads to Hot Fishing on the Louisiana Gulf
Artificial Lure here, checking in for your October 29th Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. Sunrise sparked the day at 7:16 AM and sunset will close out at 6:23 PM. We’re in what locals call a “post-front lull,” with clear skies and a light north breeze. Temps are starting in the mid 60s and topping out near 77 by early afternoon. Water clarity is above average across the marshes thanks to these cooling winds and recent cold snaps, setting the table for some hot fishing.

Tides are fairly weak this morning—the tidal coefficient in Cocodrie is hovering around 34, which means slow current, low amplitude, and gentle movement on the flats. The best action still comes with moving water, so fish dawn and dusk around the outgoing or incoming pushes. Slack tides midday could slow down the bite, so time your trip accordingly.

Speckled trout are the headline catch right now. They're stacked up on oyster reefs, bridge pylons, and channel edges from Lake Pontchartrain down to the southern bays. Early bite is all about topwater lures—think MirrOlure She Dog or Rapala Skitter Walk—to call up aggressive fish before the sun gets too high. Soft plastic paddle tails like Z-Man Trout Tricks under popping corks are deadly once that light rises. According to Louisiana Sportsman, kayak anglers and waders are pulling limits of trout in the shallows, especially near Grand Isle and along marsh drains.

Redfish are running strong, cruising the grassy shorelines and drains. The falling tide is best—those reds pile up near points looking to ambush shrimp and mullet. Gold spoons and chartreuse paddle tails are the ticket. For live bait, you can’t beat live shrimp fished tight to structure, or fish cut mullet on bottom for bull reds at the jetties near Venice and Caminada Pass. Louisiana Sportsman highlights Grand Isle's beaches for bull reds right now—these beasts are running big, with some pushing past 30 pounds.

Inside the bays, flounder are making a fall showing around sandy, current-swept pockets. Slow-roll a Gulp! Swimming Mullet or a DOA Shrimp right on the bottom. Blue catfish are firing up in the deeper river bends in Atchafalaya spillway—cut bait or shad is the best bet.

Offshore structure and drift fishing have been solid. Anglers using GPS waypoints and new sonar are seeing great catches: red grouper, vermilion and mutton snapper, porgies, and triggers. Live pinfish, cigar minnows, and squid-tipped Fusion bucktail jigs fished on fluorocarbon leaders are pulling a mixed box. Best drift speeds sit right around 0.8 knots—slow and steady for heavier hookups. That’s the modern drift game: set a digital waypoint and glide over ledges for big hauls.

Recent catch reports out of Grand Isle and Venice show strong numbers—shore anglers and boaters both getting limits on trout with occasional trophy fish over 20 inches. Bull reds are thickest at the jetties, as noted by Gulf of Mexico Louisiana Daily Fishing Report. Flounder and sheepshead are showing up as the water cools, and bass anglers in the spillway are finding fall shad patterns just firing up.

For bait, morning topwaters for trout, shrimp and mullet for reds, and cut bait for catfish are all working. Artificial paddle tails, jerkbaits, and gold spoons lead the lure game. DOA Shrimp and Berkley Gulp! remain favorites on the tide changes.

Local hot spots:
- Grand Isle beaches and jetties: bull reds, big trout, flounder.
- Venice marsh drains and passes: reds, specks, sheepshead.
- Atchafalaya spillway: big cats and fall bass.
- Caminada Pass and bridge pylons: trout, reds, mixed bags.

That’s your October 29th rundown from the Louisiana Gulf—weather is prime, fish are biting, and if you work those tides right, you’ll fill the cooler and the camera roll. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s tips.

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