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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. May is living up to its reputation, putting on a show across the marshes, bays, and deep water, so let’s dive in.
Tidal movement today is moderate, with a steady incoming tide through the early morning hours and slackening by late afternoon. If you’re getting out there at first light, you’re setting yourself up for a hot bite as the water moves and brings bait closer to the banks.
Weather is quite favorable: expect partly cloudy skies, a gentle southerly breeze around 8-12 knots, and air temps kicking off in the low 70s at sunrise, pushing into the low 80s by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:01 AM with sunset due around 7:57 PM, giving you a long window to work the water[4].
Speckled trout are the big story right now, with steady limits caught from Lake Borgne through the Biloxi Marsh and outside bays. Most fish are running in the 1 to 2 pound range, but a few three-pound beauties are sliding into stringers for those putting in the hours[1][5]. Live shrimp under a popping cork is tough to beat, but Matrix Shad in green hornet or glow, as well as topwaters like the Spook Jr., have drawn explosive strikes during those early morning hours. Soft plastics on a 1/4-ounce jig head have also been working well when the wind lays down[5].
Redfish action remains consistent, especially along broken marsh edges and around points with moving water. Gold spoons and Gulp! shrimp pitched tight to the grass are sure bets. Slot reds in the 20-27 inch range are common, though the overs are starting to get more active as water temps tick up, especially in the afternoons[5].
Offshore, conditions are fantastic thanks to clear blue water pushing in close courtesy of the Loop Current and some smaller eddies. Snapper season has been excellent, with plenty of fish coming off the rigs and reefs. There’s also been a solid tuna bite near the Midnight Lump and out towards the Mississippi Canyon, with a handful of mahi showing up in weedlines[4].
A few bream are bedding up in the brackish backwaters, so don’t overlook the shallows with live crickets or small beetle spins if you’re looking to bend a light rod[2][3].
Hot spots today include the east side of Lake Pontchartrain around Irish Bayou for trout, and the outer edges of the Biloxi Marsh for reds and larger specks. Offshore, hit the rigs south of Grand Isle for snapper and tuna, especially where the water clarity is best[2][4][5].
In sum: the bite is strong, the water’s looking great, and right now is prime time on the Louisiana Gulf. Tight lines and good luck out there. This is Artificial Lure signing off—catch ‘em up!
Tidal movement today is moderate, with a steady incoming tide through the early morning hours and slackening by late afternoon. If you’re getting out there at first light, you’re setting yourself up for a hot bite as the water moves and brings bait closer to the banks.
Weather is quite favorable: expect partly cloudy skies, a gentle southerly breeze around 8-12 knots, and air temps kicking off in the low 70s at sunrise, pushing into the low 80s by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:01 AM with sunset due around 7:57 PM, giving you a long window to work the water[4].
Speckled trout are the big story right now, with steady limits caught from Lake Borgne through the Biloxi Marsh and outside bays. Most fish are running in the 1 to 2 pound range, but a few three-pound beauties are sliding into stringers for those putting in the hours[1][5]. Live shrimp under a popping cork is tough to beat, but Matrix Shad in green hornet or glow, as well as topwaters like the Spook Jr., have drawn explosive strikes during those early morning hours. Soft plastics on a 1/4-ounce jig head have also been working well when the wind lays down[5].
Redfish action remains consistent, especially along broken marsh edges and around points with moving water. Gold spoons and Gulp! shrimp pitched tight to the grass are sure bets. Slot reds in the 20-27 inch range are common, though the overs are starting to get more active as water temps tick up, especially in the afternoons[5].
Offshore, conditions are fantastic thanks to clear blue water pushing in close courtesy of the Loop Current and some smaller eddies. Snapper season has been excellent, with plenty of fish coming off the rigs and reefs. There’s also been a solid tuna bite near the Midnight Lump and out towards the Mississippi Canyon, with a handful of mahi showing up in weedlines[4].
A few bream are bedding up in the brackish backwaters, so don’t overlook the shallows with live crickets or small beetle spins if you’re looking to bend a light rod[2][3].
Hot spots today include the east side of Lake Pontchartrain around Irish Bayou for trout, and the outer edges of the Biloxi Marsh for reds and larger specks. Offshore, hit the rigs south of Grand Isle for snapper and tuna, especially where the water clarity is best[2][4][5].
In sum: the bite is strong, the water’s looking great, and right now is prime time on the Louisiana Gulf. Tight lines and good luck out there. This is Artificial Lure signing off—catch ‘em up!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. May is living up to its reputation, putting on a show across the marshes, bays, and deep water, so let’s dive in.
Tidal movement today is moderate, with a steady incoming tide through the early morning hours and slackening by late afternoon. If you’re getting out there at first light, you’re setting yourself up for a hot bite as the water moves and brings bait closer to the banks.
Weather is quite favorable: expect partly cloudy skies, a gentle southerly breeze around 8-12 knots, and air temps kicking off in the low 70s at sunrise, pushing into the low 80s by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:01 AM with sunset due around 7:57 PM, giving you a long window to work the water[4].
Speckled trout are the big story right now, with steady limits caught from Lake Borgne through the Biloxi Marsh and outside bays. Most fish are running in the 1 to 2 pound range, but a few three-pound beauties are sliding into stringers for those putting in the hours[1][5]. Live shrimp under a popping cork is tough to beat, but Matrix Shad in green hornet or glow, as well as topwaters like the Spook Jr., have drawn explosive strikes during those early morning hours. Soft plastics on a 1/4-ounce jig head have also been working well when the wind lays down[5].
Redfish action remains consistent, especially along broken marsh edges and around points with moving water. Gold spoons and Gulp! shrimp pitched tight to the grass are sure bets. Slot reds in the 20-27 inch range are common, though the overs are starting to get more active as water temps tick up, especially in the afternoons[5].
Offshore, conditions are fantastic thanks to clear blue water pushing in close courtesy of the Loop Current and some smaller eddies. Snapper season has been excellent, with plenty of fish coming off the rigs and reefs. There’s also been a solid tuna bite near the Midnight Lump and out towards the Mississippi Canyon, with a handful of mahi showing up in weedlines[4].
A few bream are bedding up in the brackish backwaters, so don’t overlook the shallows with live crickets or small beetle spins if you’re looking to bend a light rod[2][3].
Hot spots today include the east side of Lake Pontchartrain around Irish Bayou for trout, and the outer edges of the Biloxi Marsh for reds and larger specks. Offshore, hit the rigs south of Grand Isle for snapper and tuna, especially where the water clarity is best[2][4][5].
In sum: the bite is strong, the water’s looking great, and right now is prime time on the Louisiana Gulf. Tight lines and good luck out there. This is Artificial Lure signing off—catch ‘em up!
Tidal movement today is moderate, with a steady incoming tide through the early morning hours and slackening by late afternoon. If you’re getting out there at first light, you’re setting yourself up for a hot bite as the water moves and brings bait closer to the banks.
Weather is quite favorable: expect partly cloudy skies, a gentle southerly breeze around 8-12 knots, and air temps kicking off in the low 70s at sunrise, pushing into the low 80s by midday. Sunrise hit at 6:01 AM with sunset due around 7:57 PM, giving you a long window to work the water[4].
Speckled trout are the big story right now, with steady limits caught from Lake Borgne through the Biloxi Marsh and outside bays. Most fish are running in the 1 to 2 pound range, but a few three-pound beauties are sliding into stringers for those putting in the hours[1][5]. Live shrimp under a popping cork is tough to beat, but Matrix Shad in green hornet or glow, as well as topwaters like the Spook Jr., have drawn explosive strikes during those early morning hours. Soft plastics on a 1/4-ounce jig head have also been working well when the wind lays down[5].
Redfish action remains consistent, especially along broken marsh edges and around points with moving water. Gold spoons and Gulp! shrimp pitched tight to the grass are sure bets. Slot reds in the 20-27 inch range are common, though the overs are starting to get more active as water temps tick up, especially in the afternoons[5].
Offshore, conditions are fantastic thanks to clear blue water pushing in close courtesy of the Loop Current and some smaller eddies. Snapper season has been excellent, with plenty of fish coming off the rigs and reefs. There’s also been a solid tuna bite near the Midnight Lump and out towards the Mississippi Canyon, with a handful of mahi showing up in weedlines[4].
A few bream are bedding up in the brackish backwaters, so don’t overlook the shallows with live crickets or small beetle spins if you’re looking to bend a light rod[2][3].
Hot spots today include the east side of Lake Pontchartrain around Irish Bayou for trout, and the outer edges of the Biloxi Marsh for reds and larger specks. Offshore, hit the rigs south of Grand Isle for snapper and tuna, especially where the water clarity is best[2][4][5].
In sum: the bite is strong, the water’s looking great, and right now is prime time on the Louisiana Gulf. Tight lines and good luck out there. This is Artificial Lure signing off—catch ‘em up!