Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Sunrise hit today at 6:17 a.m. and anglers can expect sunset around 8:18 p.m. That means over 14 hours of daylight to work the marshes, passes, and nearshore spots. The morning tide peaked around 7:49 a.m., but tidal movement is low today—coefficient sits at 48 early, rising a touch to 51 midday, so don’t expect strong current or big tidal swings. Light to moderate winds are forecasted with muggy summer temps in the high 80s to low 90s, typical for Louisiana's late August. The water is warm and pretty blue, ideal for predator action.

Inshore, it’s redfish and speckled trout time—fall is historically one of the best windows to fish our marshes and bays. Water cooling a little has triggered shrimp and mullet migrations, pulling reds and specks tight to grassy shorelines, oyster beds, and channel mouths. According to Legends of the Lower Marsh, redfish are feeding aggressively in shallow ponds and flats, and this is prime time for sight-fishing or pitching spoons and plastics into visible schools. Speckled trout numbers and sizes are up across southeast Louisiana, with firm reports of trophy trout from Lake Pontchartrain, Calcasieu Lake, and Terrebonne and Timbalier bays. Captain Aaron Pierce targets big trout on the rigs and structures, while spots like The Aquarium offshore of Port Fourchon are producing steady red snapper for those who want to run deeper—Zac Clarke recently landed a hammer snapper there on dead pogie.

Recent catches in the marshes have included limits of slot reds (4-8 lbs), solid specks (most 16-22” with the odd trophy), and even flounder around major passes. Family trips have been filling the box with mixed bags—reds, remnants of summer flounder, and sheepshead near structure. Offshore action for snapper stays hot, with some grouper and amberjack for those braving deeper reefs in stable weather.

Best baits right now? For reds, live or dead shrimp under a cork, gold spoons, and scented soft plastics in rootbeer or chartreuse. Speckled trout have bitten well on the Mega Matrix Shad, which locals praise as the go-to for numbers and big fish. Topwater lures like the Pro Series Popper or Jerkbait (Yo-Zuri’s new lineup) deliver heart-thumping strikes early or late in the day. Out around structure, dead pogie or cut mullet will bring snapper up, with circle hooks recommended for catch and keep. Flounder are responding to live minnows and soft plastics bounced slowly on bottom.

Hot spots today include Grand Isle surf for trout and reds, The Cove and Blue Point in Vermilion Bay for summer specks, and Sulphur Mine in Lake Pelto for larger trout moving out of the marsh. The Great Wall at Chalmette is legendary if you want a shot at a mixed bag. Offshore, “The Aquarium” out of Port Fourchon and the nearshore reefs are producing red snapper and occasional amberjack. On calmer days, barrier islands and passes loaded with bait are teeming with predators.

If you’re heading out, focus on early and late bite windows and play to the slower tides by working your lures and baits with patience. Keep your eyes open for baitfish migration—where mullet and shrimp are stacked up, you’ll find the reds and specs. Don’t forget to hydrate, stay flexible with your plan, and bring a few extra lures if you run into toothy critters.

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Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025. We’re rolling into the last weeks of summer, and the Bayou waters are showing out for anglers willing to rise early and read the skies.

First things first, sunrise dropped around 6:33 AM this morning with the sunsets heading out about 7:39 PM. Expect another classic south Louisiana August day—humid, sticky, and hot, with midday temps pushing the low 90s and chance of scattered rain showers later this afternoon. Light southerly winds lay down most of the morning, but may freshen up as the storms build inland. The tide is running steady on a medium incoming cycle—it peaked early and now pulls baitfish into the marsh channels, feeding the bite right on schedule.

Action this week has been especially lively around Venice’s offshore blocks, Delacroix, and Port Fourchon. Zac Clarke of New Iberia decked a hammer red snapper from 30 miles offshore, dropping a dead pogie near “The Aquarium” hotspot. In Bayou Bienvenue, Bane Tenorio and crew iced a three-man limit of redfish in barely 15 minutes, slinging dead shrimp on a 3/8-ounce jighead. The panfish bite is picking up right on schedule as crappie hammer swimbaits—Anthony Stafford’s TikTok shows slabs falling to the Truscend 2” swimbait just outside Lake Salvador. Bass anglers are sticking to Livingston lures walking shads and Top Shelf Slammerbaits with gold underspins to boat keepers, especially with the low Atchafalaya water.

The trout are on the move in transition mode. Veteran captains working Delacroix marshes are finding specks schooled up on points and shell pads, especially along current breaks as the tide creeps in. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway is producing bigger speckled trout this week—Joey Gauthier recommends tossing suspending jerkbaits and old-school Rogues at the pilings just before sundown.

Redfish are thick in the marshes and drifting out to the outer bays. The best bait today has been *fresh dead shrimp* or *menhaden* on a jighead. If you’re running artificial, paddle-tail plastics and Slammerbait gold underspins are getting smashed. Offshore, blue marlin are still around the Green Canyon blocks, with Jaselyn Berthelot hauling in a 609-pounder—shows the big game bite is alive!

For those chasing a mixed bag, Cypremort Point State Park stays hot for slot drum, flounder, and sheepshead—try fishing right after sunrise with live shrimp under a popping cork, or switch to cut bait on bottom rigs after noon.

Hot spots for today:
- “The Aquarium” off Port Fourchon—snapper and grouper are fired up around structure 30 miles out.
- Bayou Bienvenue marshes—limit catches of redfish on cut shrimp before the sun is high.
- Delacroix transition points—speckled trout on jerkbaits morning and evening.
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway—chunking suspending jerkbaits at bridge pilings for trophy trout.
- Cypremort Point flats—sheepshead and slot drum with live or dead shrimp early.

In summary:
- **Best lures:** Truscend 2” swimbaits for crappie, Livingston walking shads for bass, gold underspin paddle tails, Rogues for trout, and Top Shelf Slammerbaits for mixed marsh gamefish.
- **Best bait:** Dead or live shrimp for reds, pogies offshore, and live shrimp for inshore drum and sheepshead.
- **Best times:** Early morning on the rising tide, late afternoon during tidal shift, anytime you see bait moving.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf Coast fishing report for August 23, 2025, live from the heart of Louisiana.

Sunrise hit at 6:29 a.m. this morning and we’re looking at a sunset right at 7:31 p.m., giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to wet a line. Today’s tides are pumping, with the Grand Isle tidal coefficient sitting at 69 at dawn, rising to 80 by late evening—so you’ve got some lively water movement out there. That means major currents and prime feeding times, especially as those coefficients climb[Grand Isle Tide Chart].

Weather offshore is classic high summer: expect southwest winds 5 to 10 knots and seas sitting at 1 foot or less, though showers and thunderstorms are in the mix, so keep your eye on the sky and have that slicker handy. Local forecast says winds and seas could kick up near thunderstorms, but in between, the water’s smooth and inviting[National Weather Service].

Now, let’s talk fish activity. The reds are thick—folks are pulling limits out of big outer bays like Lake Robin, Lake Coquille, Two Trees, and Lake Campo. Guide reports confirm bird action over big schools of bulls. If you want keeper slot reds, Little Lake, Lake Fausan, and Shrimp Lagoon are all producing. Toss live or dead shrimp under a cork for steady bites, or grab a beetle spinner if you want to cover ground. Redfish are quick to strike in these conditions, especially with solid water movement and cloud cover holding temps down[Louisiana Sportsman][Saltwater_Therapy on TikTok].

Speckled trout are making their transition runs into inshore bays, chasing shrimp and baitfish wherever you find moving water and grass just coming off those drop-offs. Early morning is best, especially near submerged structure in Lake Machais or Oak River Bay.

In the bayous and marsh, ultralight setups are putting bluegill, chinquapin, and even big crappie in the boat. The ticket is the small spinner bite. Beetle spinners fished around long points and submerged wood are catching a mix of panfish, but some anglers are reporting bonus reds and specks when fishing brackish edges. Slow-roll that spinner over grass and pause to let it flutter down—it’s deadly for bigger bream and shellcrackers. For deep water, tip a 1/24-ounce leadhead jig with the Bobby Garland Itty Bit or a hair jig, and add a split shot for those drop-off bites[Louisiana Sportsman].

Bass are in their late summer sulk, but you can tempt a big one with the new salt-impregnated YUM Scutter Bug. Fish it Texas-rigged through thick cover or on a swim jig—Threadfin shad colors are producing best, especially when used as a buzzbait trailer. For open water, work a C-4 Swim Jig (JuneBug color is a local favorite) with a twitch to mimic a dying baitfish. The swim jig’s balanced head keeps the bait running straight, but gets erratic when you pop it, triggering reaction strikes from both bass and big specks[BassResource][T&T Tackle].

Recent catches have been solid: Redfish limits are being reported across the outer bays, with speckled trout making up mixed bags in Delacroix and Barataria hotspots. Panfish numbers are strong in local marsh ponds and canal edges. Bigger reds are showing up along current lines and cuts, and a handful of flounder are being taken near sand bottom and grass edges.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, you won’t go wrong with:
- **Lake Robin** for bull reds—work the banks and look for bird action over current lines.
- **Little Lake** for slot reds and specks, especially around points and cuts near moving water.
- **Grand Isle pier** for mixed species on ultralight—early and late bites have been best.

Best bait today: live or dead shrimp under a cork for reds and trout, beetle spinners and small jigs for panfish, and shad-color soft plastics for bass.

That’s the scoop for August 23rd, straight out the marsh and off the Gulf. Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure’s fishing report—make sure to subscribe, and tight lines to y’all!

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Good morning, y’all—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, this August 22nd, 2025.

Let’s kick it off with today’s conditions. The National Weather Service out of New Orleans expects calm seas at one foot or less, thanks to southwest winds hovering right around five knots most of the day. There’s a chance of scattered showers and some thunderstorms, especially as we get later in the morning into the afternoon, so keep those slickers handy. Tides are moderate today; Grand Isle’s high tide rolled in around 8:14 am and the low will be near 7:38 pm, so plan to fish those moving waters for best results. Sunrise hit at 6:31, and sunset wraps your day up around 7:33 pm—plenty of daylight for a full run out on the marsh or open water.

Now, let’s talk fish. According to Louisiana Sportsman’s latest spreads, the summer bite’s been strong, and local anglers are still hauling up solid numbers of speckled trout, redfish, and black drum from inshore waters. Offshore, Port Fourchon is a hub of activity. Recent photos show happy crews holidaying with limits of red snapper and even some mahi mahi. Captain Wayne Davis out of Sabine Pass says snapper and kingfish are holding steady on the nearshore rigs, with decent mahi mahi for y’all running a bit farther out.

The best action’s coming early, so set that alarm if you want to beat both the heat and boat traffic. Topwaters worked over potholes and grass edges peaked at sunup for both redfish and trout, and the flounder bite is holding up on soft plastics around sandy ledges.

For baits and lures, local guides are swearing by soft plastics in natural hues—shrimp and mullet imitations are picking up everything from trout to slot reds. The Salt Strong team is still touting a weedless paddle tail that’s been flat-out out-catching live bait on the grass flats, so don’t overlook artificial this week. If the bite slows down, try a six-inch brush hog paired with a weighted swim bait spinner. According to Captain Gary Farmer, black drum are still running in South Bay’s channels and eager for dead or live shrimp, so bring some bait along if you want to fill the cooler.

Hot spots to try today: First, Grand Isle’s surf is turning up big specks and occasional reds right at first light, especially along the cutting edge of the incoming tide. Second, hit the marsh cuts outside Cocodrie—schools of slot reds have been prowling those pockets, especially where the tidal current pushes bait out of the grass.

Don’t forget: shallow in the morning, deeper as the heat builds up. If the sun gets high and the topwater bite dies, switch to jigging deeper holes or outer marsh channel mouths with soft plastics or shrimp-tipped jigs.

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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.

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Good morning, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest fishing report from Louisiana’s Gulf Coast on this fine Sunday, August 17, 2025.

First off, it’s a warm one out there, but the **weather is prime for a day on the water**—expect mostly calm conditions with **variable light winds under 10 knots** and seas sitting at 3 feet or less according to the latest offshore forecast. That's nice and steady for those running outside the passes. The **sun rose over Grand Isle at 6:27 this morning, and you’ll have daylight until 7:39 tonight**, so plenty of time to chase that limit.

**Tides are moving today**: high tide set up the early morning bite at 2:25 am, with a strong outgoing tide leading to low at 1:12 pm. The **tidal coefficient is hovering high—75 at dawn, dipping to 68 midday**, meaning there’s been good current and lots of bait movement, perfect for hungry fish looking to ambush.

Inshore, the word from Louisiana Sportsman is **redfish are firing off in the Rigolets and Lake Borgne**—live shrimp under a Four Horsemen popping cork has been producing some real smiles, especially for the younger crowd. That popping action keeps the bait right in the strike zone where the reds are holding tight along marsh points and flooded grass. Flounder and specks are also mixed in, especially where tidal flow pulls bait near cuts and drains. Out around Cote Blanche Bay, **late summer drum bite is heating up**, with black drum cruising the shell flats but best caught on dead shrimp or blue crab chunks.

For lures, folks are seeing top action throwing **suspending twitch baits that mimic mullet or shrimp**, which have been especially hot early and late. Their pause and flutter is calling in both trout and reds when worked slow around pockets and broken marsh, as mentioned on Fish’n LA. Soft plastics in natural baitfish colors on quarter-ounce jigheads are fooling school trout on the oyster reefs as the tide falls. If you’re after bass up in the brackish, locals like a dark swim jig or a buzzy chatterbait—Brazalo Custom Lures and the new C-4 Swim Jig have been getting a lot of talk.

Offshore, the **deep-water bite remains good for snapper, with 57% of Louisiana’s private allocation already landed according to LA Creel**, so be sure to double-check your limits and regulations before heading out. Wahoo and blackfin have been reported out past the lumps, while the closer rigs continue to give up good amberjack and some solid mangrove snapper on live bait and vertical jigs.

For **sheer numbers of fish**, your best bets right now:
- **Grand Isle Barataria Pass**: Trout and redfish pushing shrimp and menhaden along the rocks and near the Comanche structure.
- **Venice outward to South Pass**: Outflow lines and shelf edges loaded with pelagics, plus big reds still holding in the wagon wheel passes.

A few quick tips: Fish moving shallow in the early morning—work those cork rigs and topwaters when you see surface action. As the sun gets up and the tide drops, shift to deeper bayous and run the edge with live or artificial shrimp. Out in the bluewater, keep an eye out for weedlines and floating debris where mahi and tripletail are patrolling.

Remember, weather and tide are working to our favor this week. Stay hydrated, keep an eye out for afternoon pop-up storms, and don’t miss that sunrise bite—it’s often the best of the day.

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Artificial Lure here, and it’s August 16th—let’s talk Gulf of Mexico fishing, Louisiana style. We’re in the dog days of summer, but folks on the water haven’t let the heat slow them down. The bite’s holding strong for everything from specks to reds, and offshore anglers are finding big opportunities.

First, the weather: sunrise hit just after 6:30 a.m., sunset follows close to 7:51 p.m. today. Temperatures early were sticky—upper 70s but rising fast—and you can count on a typical August afternoon cooking up high humidity and possibly some scattered storms off the coast, so keep an eye to the west. Winds are light this morning from the southeast, less than 10, making for slick runs to the nearshore rigs and islands.

Today’s tides are running moderate—NOAA’s Grand Isle forecast shows a high at 6:58 a.m., dropping to a low around 12:30 p.m. The tidal coefficient, per Tides4Fishing, sits about 60, which means a good bit of water movement without being extreme. That’s perfect for speckled trout and redfish to feed up along the edges and broken marsh[7][10].

Now, for the catch report: Louisiana Sportsman and Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Daily Fishing Report say redfish have been thick inshore, with plenty of slot reds coming from marsh drains and bay points. Early bite’s strong, fading as temps rise. Speckled trout have been a little more finicky, but folks targeting oyster reefs near Fourchon and the outside islands at Breton and Chandeleur are landing solid boxes—think 15 to 18-inch fish, with a few brutes pushing 24 inches mixed in[1][6].

Offshore, the bluewater crowd’s been hitting cobia, king mackerel, and more blackfin tuna than we usually see in mid-August. National Fisherman reports the red grouper numbers are up, with catch limits increased for the year. There’s been scattered mahi around weedlines 12 to 25 miles out, and deep-drop folks are finding yellowedge and tilefish if you’re provisioned for the haul[3].

Best lures this week: topwaters and walk-the-dog plugs at sunrise are drawing explosive takes from both trout and reds in skinny water. Switch to soft plastics—Matrix Shad in “shrimp creole” or “lemonhead” colors—once the sun’s up, working over shell and grass beds with a light jighead. If you can get live shrimp, you’re golden; otherwise, try cut mullet for reds, and pogies or croaker fished deep for trout when the water’s clear[2][6].

A couple of hot spots: Breton Islands are lit up this week, with both specks and reds feeding around the surf line—get there for first light and fish the sandbars and cuts. Down at Grand Isle, Caminada Pass is producing solid flounder on the drop-offs along with steady speck action at the bridge pylons. Don’t sleep on the outside of Timbalier Bay—it’s holding bigger trout on moving tides.

Quick tip: look for active birds—terns and gulls are pointing the way to feeding schools all along the coast right now. And if you’re offshore, watch those weedlines for tripletail floating under debris.

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Sun’s just coming up over the Gulf, and if you’re like me—Artificial Lure, proud Louisiana angler—you’re either already on the water or itching to get there. Today, August 15th, the Gulf of Mexico and its Louisiana marshes are in prime fishing form.

**Weather & Tides:**
Forecast calls for mild winds out of the southwest, around 5 knots, and seas calm at just a foot or less—ideal for small craft whether you’re skiffing the marsh or running out of Venice. We’ll see a mix of clouds with a passing shower possible, but no big storms in sight. Sunrise hit at 6:13 AM, and sunset will be at 8:03 PM, giving us nearly 14 hours of daylight. Tide coefficient is riding high at 79, with high tide at 2:10 PM and low just after midnight, so expect stronger currents and active fish, especially around marsh edges and bay passes according to Tides4Fishing.

**Fishing Activity:**
Redfish are thick as thieves in the grass flats and oyster beds out Venice way. Locals are calling them “Louisiana pumpkins” for their color and fight this time of year. Plenty of recent reports show anglers putting double-digit reds in the box before lunch. Speckled trout are chasing bait in the back bays early and late, especially around channel markers and deeper oyster reefs. FishingBooker charters out of Lake Charles and Venice are reporting solid catches: multiple anglers limiting out on trout and redfish most mornings. Flounder are showing up on sandy bottoms in Lafitte and Barataria with a handful caught gigging at night.

In Lafitte, Captain Jason Shilling says his guests are filling coolers with specks and reds, with bonus black drum and sheepshead showing up on cut bait along the bayou. Out of Lake Charles, charter guides are reporting drum and flounder mixed in with the trout and reds—early trips are producing best, especially on days with moving water.

**Best Lures & Bait:**
For redfish, bring live shrimp or crab under a popping cork, and don’t ignore a Gulp! swimming mullet worked tight to the marsh grass. Matrix Shad soft plastics in “shrimp creole” color on a 3/8-ounce jighead have been reliable for trout, especially at first light or just before dusk. A live croaker or finger mullet will get the bigger trout to bite—Captain Troy Wetzel says the fall mullet run brings hot action, so if you can get your hands on lively mullet, rig it under a popping cork and hang on tight.

Cut menhaden and mullet are good bets on bottom rigs for black drum and sheepshead, and don’t forget gigging for flounder after sunset—find a sandy pocket and use a strong light.

**Hot Spots:**
- South Pass near Venice for reds and big specks in the morning when tide is moving.
- Barataria Bay edges and marsh drains—look for outgoing tides pulling bait, and the gamefish won’t be far behind.
- Calcasieu Lake near Lake Charles, where guides are finding reds stacked along oyster bars and trout around deeper cuts.
- Lafitte’s winding bayous for mixed bags, especially drifting live shrimp near grassy points.

**Tips from Locals:**
Start early, beat the heat, and pick sunrise or sunset for best trout bites. On high tide days, fish tight to grass and oyster beds for reds. If that tide’s swinging, anchor up near a drain or channel mouth—fish stack up when water moves hard.

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Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for August 13, 2025. Out the gate, we’ve got that thick August air—highs pushing the upper 80s, light southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, and seas running nice and easy at 1 to 2 feet overnight, according to the National Weather Service Marine Forecast. Sunrise clocked in at 6:13 a.m., with sunset stretching out to 8:03 p.m., giving us a hefty day to work those lines.

Tidewise, today brings some movement worth capitalizing on. Tides4Fishing reports a low at 12:15 a.m. and a strong afternoon high around 2:10 p.m. for Cocodrie, with a tidal coefficient riding near 79 this morning. That’s prime current—expect active fish feeding as water pushes bait around, especially late morning through mid-afternoon.

Fishing activity’s been solid up and down the marsh, bays, and rigs. According to Louisiana Sportsman, Cote Blanche, Barataria Bay, and Lake Pontchartrain are seeing late-summer bites heatin' up. Highlights this week go to redfish and speckled trout near the passes and outer marshes. Serigne’s Fishing Charters down in St. Bernard say their boats are seeing mixed boxes—redfish, black drum, specks, even some sheepshead for those working around structure or oyster reefs.

Best bet for lures right now: tie on Matrix Shad or Vudu Shrimp under a popping cork for the trout and slot reds. Early morning or dusk, bounce gold spoons and weedless soft plastics through the grass edges for those brutish marsh reds—Flats Class on YouTube swears by bright chartreuse or natural colors on a 1/4 ounce jighead for that murky marshwater bite. When things slow up, don’t be shy to break out a live shrimp or cut mullet for black drum and sheepshead on the bottom, especially close to pilings and rocks.

Recent reports say some bigger red grouper are being boxed offshore, as the National Fisherman magazine noted that the feds even bumped up catch limits, so targeting reefs 20–30 miles out with squid-tipped bucktail jigs or big soft plastics is worth a shot. Closer in, shrimp trawlers working out of Cocodrie and Grand Isle are also pulling up lots of bycatch—think snapper, tripletail, and the occasional cobia, so shadow the fleet and toss live croaker or pogies near the rigs.

Hot spots? Today, you’ll wanna check:
- Caminada Pass just West of Grand Isle—morning outgoing tide is pulling bait, the trout and reds are nosing in hard.
- Rigolets Pass near Lake Borgne—late afternoon incoming tide has been money for slot redfish and big trout.
- Marsh drains south of Hopedale—focus on points with grass and current for mixed redfish and flounder action.

As August deepens, remember to chase shaded water, moving tides, and structure holding bait. Hydrate, cover up, and keep that cooler close—you’ll need it for the double-digit stringers going out this week.

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Artificial Lure with your Sunday fishing report for August 10th, coming straight from the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana.

Sunrise cracked the horizon at 6:25 AM this morning, winking over calm seas and temperatures hovering close to 81°F at dawn. You can expect it to heat up quick—mid-90s by noon, with a steady southern breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunset tonight is marked at 7:54 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase a bite.

Now, let’s talk tides. North Pass charts have tidal coefficients reading around 67 at first light, dropping to about 62 midday and easing off to 57 by sunset. That puts us right in the sweet spot for average tidal swing, which means good water movement and active fish—especially in those classic solunar periods right at sunrise and sunset, so plan your casts accordingly.

Fish action’s been solid this past week. Offshore boats are still bringing in regular limits of red snapper, especially around the nearshore reefs, with bonus cobia rolling through. Inshore, speckled trout are biting hard out at the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway and the marshes behind Shell Beach. Early risers yesterday put 20–30 trout in the cooler before breakfast. Over near Venice, big bull reds are running closer to the jetties and outer bays, with several over 30 lbs reported.

Tarpon anglers—Venice’s Delta is your hot spot right now. Breakaway jigs in the classic Coon-Pop style are still the best bait according to local reports from Louisiana Sportsman. If you want that big silver king, throw live mullet or big menhaden, but don’t sleep on a chartreuse plastic—sometimes it’s all about the flash.

For snapper offshore, squid and cigar minnows are catching well, but don’t overlook a Black Bart Lures Rum Cay Candy in blue-yellow—local captains swear by it for quick bite action, especially for tuna and white snapper.

Best lure for morning trout has been anything in the matrix shad or lemon head color. Tide-activated fish seem to be holding to shell points and deep holes along the causeway and Biloxi Marsh spoils. Rig’em under a popping cork for best results.

Live shrimp under a popping cork remains the ticket for slot reds up in Delacroix and Hopedale. If you’re working the outer marsh, try gold spoons and spinnerbaits mid-morning when the sun’s high—those reds can’t resist.

Hot Spots for today:
- Venice Jetty: Bull reds and tarpon stacking in with bait swarms—go early before the boat traffic bumps them deeper.
- Lake Pontchartrain Causeway: Speckled trout hitting hard at dawn on matrix shad, plus bonus sheepshead around the pilings.
- Breton Sound Islands: Still steady for mixed trout, reds, and white drum. Early topwater bite if it’s overcast—chug bugs and skitterwalks have been picking up the difference.

Fishing overall is ranking a strong 7 out of 10—steady bite, good conditions, and plenty of variety. Don’t forget, with the midday heat, it pays to hydrate, stay shaded, and work deeper drop-offs when the sun’s right overhead.

With the sun up and the tides swinging, get your lines tight and your gear prepped. The Gulf’s showing off this August, so chase the bite and make the most of it.

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