Alright y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Louisiana fishing report for March 21, 2025. The sun's coming up at 7:02 AM and setting at 7:13 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in some beauties.

Weather's looking mighty fine today, with temps in the mid-70s and a light southeast breeze. We've got a high tide coming in around 3:40 PM, so plan accordingly. The fish have been mighty active lately, especially them reds and specks.

Speaking of which, the redfish bite has been on fire! Anglers have been hauling in bulls over 30 inches near the marsh edges and oyster reefs. For you speckled trout enthusiasts, they've been schooling up nicely around the gas platforms and along the beaches. We've even seen a few gator trout in the 5-pound range.

Now, for the secret sauce - what's been working? For them reds, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a soft plastic in chartreuse or white. If you're chasing specks, try throwing a MirrOlure or a DOA shrimp under a popping cork. Live shrimp and croakers have been killer for both species if you're into live bait.

As for hot spots, Barataria Bay has been producing some nice catches, especially around the islands. If you're looking to stay closer to shore, the Fourchon area has been red hot for both reds and specks.

Don't forget about them black drum either. They've been thick around the bridges and deep holes, and they'll readily take a piece of fresh crab or market shrimp on the bottom.

Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and let's make some memories. This is Artificial Lure, signing off and wishing y'all tight lines!