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Fishing the Gulf of Mexico: Redfish, Trout, and Crappie Hotspots in Coastal Louisiana
Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for August 20, 2025, covering the waters in and around the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Louisiana.
Sun rose this morning at 6:29 AM across Grand Isle, with sunset on tap at 7:36 PM, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase after everything that swims. The tides are running on the modest side—a high at 4:41 AM and a low at 4:46 PM. The tidal coefficient hovers in the mid-40s, so expect gentle currents and less dramatic water movement than you might see during a full moon or spring tide. These mellow tides can mean fish will stick closer to structure throughout much of the day, especially when heat builds in the afternoon.
Weather-wise, the dog days of August are showing their teeth. Temperatures are steamy, with humidity thick enough to slow down even the heartiest angler. Latest models from 973 The Dawg and 1033 The Goat indicate the Gulf is watching some early tropical action brewing off to the south, but for now, we’re clear for a good run[1][3]. Keep one eye on the sky as the forecast suggests pop-up afternoon showers and breezy conditions, especially as sunset approaches.
Fish activity is picking up right on schedule. Offshore, menhaden schools have been thick, drawing in predator species. Big redfish are still smashing through these bait balls; anglers trolling the deeper passes around Fourchon and off the Caminada Headland have reported steady catches, with the best action coming just after sunrise and before dusk, when the water temp is most agreeable for the reds to feed. Speckled trout have started to show up in the marshes and along the edges of oyster beds, with most stringers counting 10 to 20 keepers, though plenty of shorts are being released[9].
East and West Cote Blanche bays have heated up for the late summer bite, and Cypremort Point State Park remains a solid launch spot with access to prime saltwater grounds. Recent hauls have been heavy on slot-sized black drum, sheepshead, and some solid flounder as well, with shrimpers reporting bycatch piling up as they work those pockets[9].
Bass anglers in Bussey Brake and farther up the estuary are still adjusting to new regulations: no bass under 18 inches retained, only one over 22 inches held briefly for weighing, then it’s right back in the water[2]. Freshwater spillways pouring into brackish marshes have produced mixed bags of largemouth, crappie, and blue cat. For crappie, Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman say the key this time of year is keeping your bait suspended in that thermocline—6 to 7 feet deep using a double minnow rig, trolling along break lines near submerged structure[4].
The best lures right now around salt water are flexi jigs rigged with soft plastics in natural bait colors, plus swim shads, especially when bounced off pilings and rock jetties[6][10]. MirrOlure and live shrimp imitations are consistent producers for specks and reds in the marsh. Offshore, trolling big spoons and diving plugs around oil rigs is putting big mangrove snapper and king mackerel on the deck. When fishing for bass up freshwater, the new-style winged fluke baits—think Sakamata Shad—have been catching more than their share, especially when worked over grass edges[10].
Top baits across estuary systems are live shrimp and croaker, with cut mullet being a favorite for big bull reds. For crappie, nothing beats a lively shiner slid down to the thermocline.
Hotspots to put on your list today:
- The bridges and jetties at Grand Isle—especially with these steady tides and relatively clear water.
- Fourchon Pass and the shell reefs around East Cote Blanche Bay.
- The mouths of marsh creeks at Cypremort Point, ripe for trout, drum, and redfish.
- Bussey Brake for trophy bass and late summer crappie.
Thanks for tuning in to today's Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. Be sure to subscribe for daily local updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Sun rose this morning at 6:29 AM across Grand Isle, with sunset on tap at 7:36 PM, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase after everything that swims. The tides are running on the modest side—a high at 4:41 AM and a low at 4:46 PM. The tidal coefficient hovers in the mid-40s, so expect gentle currents and less dramatic water movement than you might see during a full moon or spring tide. These mellow tides can mean fish will stick closer to structure throughout much of the day, especially when heat builds in the afternoon.
Weather-wise, the dog days of August are showing their teeth. Temperatures are steamy, with humidity thick enough to slow down even the heartiest angler. Latest models from 973 The Dawg and 1033 The Goat indicate the Gulf is watching some early tropical action brewing off to the south, but for now, we’re clear for a good run[1][3]. Keep one eye on the sky as the forecast suggests pop-up afternoon showers and breezy conditions, especially as sunset approaches.
Fish activity is picking up right on schedule. Offshore, menhaden schools have been thick, drawing in predator species. Big redfish are still smashing through these bait balls; anglers trolling the deeper passes around Fourchon and off the Caminada Headland have reported steady catches, with the best action coming just after sunrise and before dusk, when the water temp is most agreeable for the reds to feed. Speckled trout have started to show up in the marshes and along the edges of oyster beds, with most stringers counting 10 to 20 keepers, though plenty of shorts are being released[9].
East and West Cote Blanche bays have heated up for the late summer bite, and Cypremort Point State Park remains a solid launch spot with access to prime saltwater grounds. Recent hauls have been heavy on slot-sized black drum, sheepshead, and some solid flounder as well, with shrimpers reporting bycatch piling up as they work those pockets[9].
Bass anglers in Bussey Brake and farther up the estuary are still adjusting to new regulations: no bass under 18 inches retained, only one over 22 inches held briefly for weighing, then it’s right back in the water[2]. Freshwater spillways pouring into brackish marshes have produced mixed bags of largemouth, crappie, and blue cat. For crappie, Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman say the key this time of year is keeping your bait suspended in that thermocline—6 to 7 feet deep using a double minnow rig, trolling along break lines near submerged structure[4].
The best lures right now around salt water are flexi jigs rigged with soft plastics in natural bait colors, plus swim shads, especially when bounced off pilings and rock jetties[6][10]. MirrOlure and live shrimp imitations are consistent producers for specks and reds in the marsh. Offshore, trolling big spoons and diving plugs around oil rigs is putting big mangrove snapper and king mackerel on the deck. When fishing for bass up freshwater, the new-style winged fluke baits—think Sakamata Shad—have been catching more than their share, especially when worked over grass edges[10].
Top baits across estuary systems are live shrimp and croaker, with cut mullet being a favorite for big bull reds. For crappie, nothing beats a lively shiner slid down to the thermocline.
Hotspots to put on your list today:
- The bridges and jetties at Grand Isle—especially with these steady tides and relatively clear water.
- Fourchon Pass and the shell reefs around East Cote Blanche Bay.
- The mouths of marsh creeks at Cypremort Point, ripe for trout, drum, and redfish.
- Bussey Brake for trophy bass and late summer crappie.
Thanks for tuning in to today's Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. Be sure to subscribe for daily local updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure here with your fishing report for August 20, 2025, covering the waters in and around the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Louisiana.
Sun rose this morning at 6:29 AM across Grand Isle, with sunset on tap at 7:36 PM, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase after everything that swims. The tides are running on the modest side—a high at 4:41 AM and a low at 4:46 PM. The tidal coefficient hovers in the mid-40s, so expect gentle currents and less dramatic water movement than you might see during a full moon or spring tide. These mellow tides can mean fish will stick closer to structure throughout much of the day, especially when heat builds in the afternoon.
Weather-wise, the dog days of August are showing their teeth. Temperatures are steamy, with humidity thick enough to slow down even the heartiest angler. Latest models from 973 The Dawg and 1033 The Goat indicate the Gulf is watching some early tropical action brewing off to the south, but for now, we’re clear for a good run[1][3]. Keep one eye on the sky as the forecast suggests pop-up afternoon showers and breezy conditions, especially as sunset approaches.
Fish activity is picking up right on schedule. Offshore, menhaden schools have been thick, drawing in predator species. Big redfish are still smashing through these bait balls; anglers trolling the deeper passes around Fourchon and off the Caminada Headland have reported steady catches, with the best action coming just after sunrise and before dusk, when the water temp is most agreeable for the reds to feed. Speckled trout have started to show up in the marshes and along the edges of oyster beds, with most stringers counting 10 to 20 keepers, though plenty of shorts are being released[9].
East and West Cote Blanche bays have heated up for the late summer bite, and Cypremort Point State Park remains a solid launch spot with access to prime saltwater grounds. Recent hauls have been heavy on slot-sized black drum, sheepshead, and some solid flounder as well, with shrimpers reporting bycatch piling up as they work those pockets[9].
Bass anglers in Bussey Brake and farther up the estuary are still adjusting to new regulations: no bass under 18 inches retained, only one over 22 inches held briefly for weighing, then it’s right back in the water[2]. Freshwater spillways pouring into brackish marshes have produced mixed bags of largemouth, crappie, and blue cat. For crappie, Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman say the key this time of year is keeping your bait suspended in that thermocline—6 to 7 feet deep using a double minnow rig, trolling along break lines near submerged structure[4].
The best lures right now around salt water are flexi jigs rigged with soft plastics in natural bait colors, plus swim shads, especially when bounced off pilings and rock jetties[6][10]. MirrOlure and live shrimp imitations are consistent producers for specks and reds in the marsh. Offshore, trolling big spoons and diving plugs around oil rigs is putting big mangrove snapper and king mackerel on the deck. When fishing for bass up freshwater, the new-style winged fluke baits—think Sakamata Shad—have been catching more than their share, especially when worked over grass edges[10].
Top baits across estuary systems are live shrimp and croaker, with cut mullet being a favorite for big bull reds. For crappie, nothing beats a lively shiner slid down to the thermocline.
Hotspots to put on your list today:
- The bridges and jetties at Grand Isle—especially with these steady tides and relatively clear water.
- Fourchon Pass and the shell reefs around East Cote Blanche Bay.
- The mouths of marsh creeks at Cypremort Point, ripe for trout, drum, and redfish.
- Bussey Brake for trophy bass and late summer crappie.
Thanks for tuning in to today's Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. Be sure to subscribe for daily local updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
Sun rose this morning at 6:29 AM across Grand Isle, with sunset on tap at 7:36 PM, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase after everything that swims. The tides are running on the modest side—a high at 4:41 AM and a low at 4:46 PM. The tidal coefficient hovers in the mid-40s, so expect gentle currents and less dramatic water movement than you might see during a full moon or spring tide. These mellow tides can mean fish will stick closer to structure throughout much of the day, especially when heat builds in the afternoon.
Weather-wise, the dog days of August are showing their teeth. Temperatures are steamy, with humidity thick enough to slow down even the heartiest angler. Latest models from 973 The Dawg and 1033 The Goat indicate the Gulf is watching some early tropical action brewing off to the south, but for now, we’re clear for a good run[1][3]. Keep one eye on the sky as the forecast suggests pop-up afternoon showers and breezy conditions, especially as sunset approaches.
Fish activity is picking up right on schedule. Offshore, menhaden schools have been thick, drawing in predator species. Big redfish are still smashing through these bait balls; anglers trolling the deeper passes around Fourchon and off the Caminada Headland have reported steady catches, with the best action coming just after sunrise and before dusk, when the water temp is most agreeable for the reds to feed. Speckled trout have started to show up in the marshes and along the edges of oyster beds, with most stringers counting 10 to 20 keepers, though plenty of shorts are being released[9].
East and West Cote Blanche bays have heated up for the late summer bite, and Cypremort Point State Park remains a solid launch spot with access to prime saltwater grounds. Recent hauls have been heavy on slot-sized black drum, sheepshead, and some solid flounder as well, with shrimpers reporting bycatch piling up as they work those pockets[9].
Bass anglers in Bussey Brake and farther up the estuary are still adjusting to new regulations: no bass under 18 inches retained, only one over 22 inches held briefly for weighing, then it’s right back in the water[2]. Freshwater spillways pouring into brackish marshes have produced mixed bags of largemouth, crappie, and blue cat. For crappie, Ronnie Capps and Steve Coleman say the key this time of year is keeping your bait suspended in that thermocline—6 to 7 feet deep using a double minnow rig, trolling along break lines near submerged structure[4].
The best lures right now around salt water are flexi jigs rigged with soft plastics in natural bait colors, plus swim shads, especially when bounced off pilings and rock jetties[6][10]. MirrOlure and live shrimp imitations are consistent producers for specks and reds in the marsh. Offshore, trolling big spoons and diving plugs around oil rigs is putting big mangrove snapper and king mackerel on the deck. When fishing for bass up freshwater, the new-style winged fluke baits—think Sakamata Shad—have been catching more than their share, especially when worked over grass edges[10].
Top baits across estuary systems are live shrimp and croaker, with cut mullet being a favorite for big bull reds. For crappie, nothing beats a lively shiner slid down to the thermocline.
Hotspots to put on your list today:
- The bridges and jetties at Grand Isle—especially with these steady tides and relatively clear water.
- Fourchon Pass and the shell reefs around East Cote Blanche Bay.
- The mouths of marsh creeks at Cypremort Point, ripe for trout, drum, and redfish.
- Bussey Brake for trophy bass and late summer crappie.
Thanks for tuning in to today's Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. Be sure to subscribe for daily local updates and tips. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn