Artificial Lure here with your Monday, April 21, 2025 Gulf of Mexico New Orleans area fishing report.

We are starting the week with prime spring conditions out on the water. Today’s weather is just about perfect for fishing with highs around 75 degrees. Expect a light southeast breeze running 5 to 10 miles an hour, making it comfortable whether you are inshore or heading offshore. Sunrise was at 6:32 AM, while sunset is at 7:28 PM, giving plenty of daylight to work those lines. Tide-wise, low tide hit at 9:19 this morning, and we are looking at high tide around 8:59 tonight, so plan your trips around moving water for best results[1].

Fish are biting well right now, especially inshore. Redfish are thick in the Biloxi Marsh, from slots to bull reds pushing 10 pounds. They are stacking up along grass lines and in the shallow ponds. Speckled trout action is hot too—nice fish in the 2 to 4 pound class have been reported in Lake Borgne and out closer to Lake Pontchartrain. If you like a mixed bag, black drum and flounder have been steady by the bayous and deeper marsh cuts. The marsh water has cleaned up recently, and more baitfish and shrimp are moving through, which means things will only keep heating up[1][2].

Offshore anglers running out to the rigs report good numbers of mahi-mahi, blackfin, and yellowfin tuna, especially around the Midnight Lump. The big spring push of bait is bringing in those pelagic species, so now is the time to go long if you have the boat and gear for it[1].

As for bait and lures, live shrimp and market bait are always solid choices for inshore redfish and trout. Soft plastics on a jighead, like Matrix Shad or Vudu Shrimp in chartreuse or glow, have been doing damage on trout. For redfish, gold spoons and weedless swimbaits are getting the job done along grass edges. Offshore, trolling skirted ballyhoo or chunking with cut bait is working for those tuna and mahi[1][2].

A couple of hot spots to put on your list: Biloxi Marsh for big bull reds, and the east side of Lake Borgne for speckled trout runs. If you’re headed offshore, Midnight Lump is producing the most consistent tuna action right now[1].

That’s the scoop for today. With the tides and weather lining up, now’s a great time to wet a line. Good luck out there, and I’ll see you on the water.

Good morning folks this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico New Orleans area fishing report for Sunday April 20 2025. We are right in the prime season for coastal angling and conditions are lining up for a classic spring bite.

Starting off with the weather it is set to be a mild day along the coast. Expect partly cloudy skies with light southeast winds around 8 to 12 mph and afternoon highs in the mid-70s. This is about as good as it gets for a long day on the water. Sunrise this morning was at 6 23 AM with sunset coming at 7 30 PM. You have a full day of light to work the bays and islands.

Tides today are steady with a moderate incoming tide through the morning. This is perfect for targeting inshore species as that moving water brings bait in close and really gets fish active. The high tide is hitting mid-morning and starting to fall back just after lunch which should provide a good window for a hot bite.

Fishing in and around the barrier islands like Breton and Chandeleur has been solid lately. Reports say the numbers have not hit their summer peaks yet but the quality is there and it is only going to improve over the coming weeks. Speckled trout are biting especially around the edges and cuts near the islands and all along the marsh shorelines. Redfish action has heated up too with good catches coming out of the Biloxi Marsh and the passes near Hopedale and Shell Beach. Out at the rigs and reefs in deeper water anglers are landing red snapper and the occasional tuna when the weather cooperates.

For lures and bait right now the go-to for trout has been soft plastics like Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp under popping corks. Chartreuse and glow colors are getting the nod with the slightly stained water from recent winds. For redfish gold spoons and live shrimp or cut mullet are putting plenty in the box. Out at the rigs snapper are quick to bite cut pogies live croakers or squid.

Recent catches have included good stringers of slot reds and specks with a few bull reds showing up on the flats. Offshore trips are now seeing red snapper along with some amberjack and an uptick in grouper according to the latest council report. Look for the tuna bite to stay consistent especially around the deeper rigs and shelf edges.

Hot spots to target today include the Chandeleur Sound oyster reefs the cuts around Shell Beach and the marsh drains leading into Breton Sound. If you are looking for a big bull red or a shot at a Cajun slam try the points between Bayou Biloxi and the Biloxi Marsh.

All in all this is shaping up to be a great day on the water. Keep an eye on the tide swings use lively or flashy baits and work those moving waters for your best shot at a limit. Tight lines and good luck out there.

This is Artificial Lure with your on-the-spot Gulf of Mexico fishing report for the waters around New Orleans on this fine Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Sun’s breaking the horizon this morning at 6:28 AM, with another long day of fishing ahead until sunset at 7:30 PM. The tides are running slack for most of the day, with a low tide peaking right around midday at 12:05 PM, a drop to about half a foot. That means your best action is likely to happen in the few hours around first light and again late this afternoon when water movement picks back up. If you’re wading out or bouncing the shorelines, plan to hit it early before that low rolls in, or stick around for the evening bite as things start shifting again[1][3][5].

Weather’s setting up classic springtime New Orleans—starting off a little sticky, with some lingering humidity, light southern winds, and a gentle warm-up as the day goes on. This kind of weather’s got speckled trout and redfish moving out of deeper winter holes and back onto grass flats, oyster reefs, and marsh cuts. Reports from the past week say the bites have been steady. Anglers working the Lake Pontchartrain bridges and marsh drains east of Chef Pass have been hauling in solid numbers of keeper specks and slot reds, with a few flounder and sheepshead showing up in the mix.

If you want to home in on some hot action, check Bayou Bienvenue and the MRGO rocks, plus the Lake Borgne shorelines—both have been holding schools of redfish cruising the edges and plenty of specks pushing white shrimp. On calmer days, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway pilings are still giving up some hefty trout, especially near moving water and structure.

For lures, you can’t go wrong with chartreuse and glow plastics or paddle tails under popping corks—try Vudu Shrimp or Matrix Shad for trout, and Gulp! Swimming Mullet or gold spoons for reds. Live shrimp or market bait on a Carolina rig is still a favorite if you want to soak a line and wait for a big bite. Early risers pitching topwater plugs—like a MirrOlure She Dog or Skitter Walk—should see some heart-racing blowups right at daybreak.

Fish smart, work moving water, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for birds diving and bait jumping—nature’s signpost to hungry fish. Tight lines, y’all!

This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Gulf of Mexico New Orleans fishing report for Wednesday, April 16th, 2025.

We are waking up to prime spring conditions, with a mild day ahead. Highs are hovering near 75 degrees, and there’s a nice light southeast breeze at 5 to 10 miles an hour. The sunrise was at 6:32 AM and you’ve got plenty of daylight, with sunset coming at 7:28 PM. Tides today are in your favor: we hit low tide at 9:19 this morning and you can expect high tide around 8:59 tonight, so you’ll want to plan your trips around those moving tides for the best action[9][6].

The inshore bite is hot. Redfish are thick in the Biloxi Marsh, with most catches running 5 to 10 pounds, and a steady stream of bull reds reported off the grass lines. Speckled trout are showing up big this week—fish in the two to four pound range are coming from Lake Borgne and out near Lake Pontchartrain. Black drum and the occasional flounder have also come to the net in the bayous and marsh cuts. Offshore, the pelagic action is heating up, too. Folks running out to the rigs are catching good numbers of mahi-mahi, blackfin, and yellowfin tuna, especially around the Midnight Lump[5][1][3].

Best baits right now are live shrimp under a popping cork for trout and reds, with mud minnows and pinfish putting in work as well—especially if you’re chasing those bigger inshore predators. If you’re throwing artificials, you can’t go wrong with a gold Johnson Sprite spoon for redfish, or a Gulp! shrimp in New Penny or chartreuse for trout. Early mornings, topwater action is still good, so don’t forget a bone or chrome Skitterwalk. When the sun gets high, switch to soft plastics like paddle tails or jerkbaits in natural colors[1][5][10].

Some of the hottest action today is coming from the Biloxi Marsh for redfish and the reefs and deeper channels of Lake Borgne for trout. If you’re aiming offshore, hit the Midnight Lump or the oil rigs 20 miles out for a shot at mahi and tuna[5][1].

Recent hauls have seen anglers filling coolers with mixed bags—multiple bull reds, solid limits of trout, black drum, and even some flounder and sheepshead mixed in around the structure. Offshore, the tuna bite continues strong with yellowfins running big and a decent showing of amberjack and mahi as the water warms[1][3][5].

Before heading out, check your gear, your licenses, and pack plenty of water. The bite is strong and the weather’s right—get out there and make the most of it. Tight lines and good luck from your local expert, Artificial Lure!

Good morning, anglers! Today, April 14, 2025, looks like another fantastic day for fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans. Here’s your fishing report to help you make the most of your trip.

The weather is shaping up to be mild, with highs around 75°F and light southeast winds at 5-10 mph—perfect for a comfortable day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:39 AM, and sunset will be at 7:32 PM, providing plenty of daylight for fishing. As for tides, there's a low tide this morning at 7:56 AM and a high tide at 8:33 PM, which gives a nice long window for optimal fishing between tidal movements.

Fishing activity has been solid recently, with impressive reports of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and even Black Drum from inshore waters. Offshore, the action is picking up with Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna for those venturing farther out. Last week saw anglers landing large bull Redfish and trophy Speckled Trout, as well as some flounder in the marshy areas. For today, the Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne are excellent bets for consistent catches. The marsh is teeming with Redfish along the grass lines, while Lake Borgne is producing steady numbers of Trout near its reefs and channels.

When it comes to bait, live shrimp remains the go-to for inshore species like Redfish and Trout. Mud minnows and pinfish are also doing well in the marshes. Offshore fishermen have found success with threadfin herring and chunk baits for targeting Tuna. If artificial lures are more your style, gold Johnson Sprite spoons and Berkley Gulp! shrimp in “New Penny” are proving irresistible to Redfish. For early morning topwater action, Skitterwalks in bone or silver mullet are recommended. As the water warms, switch to soft plastics or jig heads in shades like chartreuse or pearl.

For hot spots today, Biloxi Marsh is red-hot with Redfish activity, particularly near grassy flats. Lake Borgne is another reliable choice, especially around its underwater structure and oyster reefs for Speckled Trout. Offshore enthusiasts should consider heading 20 miles or more into the Gulf to target Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna near oil rigs or floating debris.

Finally, always double-check your fishing gear, pack enough water, and ensure your fishing license is current. Whether you’re casting inshore or heading offshore, it’s shaping up to be a great day to reel in some action. Tight lines and good luck!

Good morning, anglers! It’s shaping up to be an excellent day of fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans. Here’s your detailed report for Saturday, April 12, 2025.

The weather today is mild, with highs around 75°F and light winds from the southeast at 5-10 mph—ideal for a comfortable day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:33 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in some beauties. The tides are cooperative, with a low tide this morning at 6:57 AM and a high tide later in the afternoon at 5:51 PM. This means the window between tides is perfect for targeting active fish.

Fishing activity has been exceptional lately. Inshore hotspots like the Biloxi Marsh and Shell Beach are producing great numbers of Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum. Offshore, the Gulf is active with Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna for those heading out to deeper waters. Reports from the past week included multiple bull Redfish, large Speckled Trout, and even a few flounder caught along the bayous and flats.

For bait, live shrimp remains the top choice, especially for Redfish and Trout. Mud minnows and pinfish are also highly effective for inshore waters. Offshore anglers have found success trolling with threadfin herring or using chunk baits for Tuna. As for lures, gold Johnson Sprite spoons and Berkley Gulp! shrimp in “New Penny” are irresistible to Redfish. For topwater action early in the morning, try Skitterwalks in silver mullet or bone. As the water warms, switch to soft plastics or jigs in colors like chartreuse or plum.

Two recommended destinations for action today are the Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne. The marsh is delivering consistent Redfish bites among the grass lines, while Lake Borgne is excellent for Speckled Trout near the reefs and deep channels. For offshore fanatics, aim for rigs beyond 20 miles to target Mahi-Mahi and Tuna.

Remember to check your gear, bring plenty of water, and adhere to Louisiana’s fishing regulations, including ensuring your fishing license is up to date. Tight lines and good luck out there!

It’s a great morning here in New Orleans on Friday, April 11, 2025, and the Gulf of Mexico is calling all anglers! Today’s sunrise was at 6:37 AM, and the sun will set at 7:25 PM, giving us plenty of time to hit the waters. The weather is warm and pleasant with light winds – perfect conditions for fishing. Let’s dive into the details for the day.

The tides are active today with a low tide at 2:33 AM (0.25 ft), a high tide peaking at 8:51 AM (0.29 ft), another minor low tide at 9:52 AM, followed by a higher evening tide around 7:00 PM (0.44 ft). This tidal movement is ideal for targeting feeding fish, particularly during the morning high tide and the evening surge.

The fishing activity in the area has been promising. Redfish and speckled trout are biting well, especially in the marshes and flats near Lake Pontchartrain and lower Barataria Bay. Some anglers have reported nice catches of sheepshead around structures and drum closer to the deeper passes. Offshore, cobia and snapper are making their rounds, with some anglers catching limits near the oil rigs.

For bait, live shrimp continues to be the top choice for inshore fishing, working wonders on redfish, trout, and sheepshead. Mud minnows and pinfish are effective alternatives, especially if targeting drum. For artificial lures, gold spoons and soft plastic paddle tails (in natural or pearl colors) are a hit in the shallow flats. Topwater plugs are also producing explosive strikes early in the morning.

If you're looking for hotspots, consider heading to Bayou Bienvenue for inshore action. The Chandeleur Sound is another solid choice, offering great fishing for trout and redfish. For offshore enthusiasts, the rigs off Grand Isle are holding a mix of snapper and cobia.

With the favorable tides and active fish, today’s shaping up to be a fantastic day for angling. Grab your gear, pick your spot, and enjoy the thrill of reeling them in! Tight lines!

Good afternoon, anglers! Here’s the latest report for fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico near New Orleans on this beautiful Friday, April 4, 2025.

The tides today are favorable for fishing, with a low tide early at 3:09 AM and a high tide coming up at 4:23 PM. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM, and sunset will be at 7:17 PM, giving you plenty of time on the water. The weather is warm, with highs reaching the mid-80s, and the winds are light out of the southeast at 5-10 knots, providing excellent conditions for both inshore and offshore fishing.

Inshore, redfish are the star of the show, actively biting in marshy areas like the Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne. Speckled trout are also abundant, especially near Lake Pontchartrain. Recent catches include redfish averaging 5-10 pounds and speckled trout weighing 2-4 pounds. Black drum and flounder are also making regular appearances in these waters. Offshore action is heating up, with amberjack and blackfin tuna being caught around oil rigs and artificial reefs.

For bait, live shrimp under popping corks remain a top choice for redfish and trout. Redfish are also hitting on gold spoons, especially in slightly murkier conditions. Soft plastics, especially paddle tails in natural hues like chartreuse and silver, are working wonders for trout. Offshore anglers are finding success with jigging lures and cut bait for amberjack.

Looking for a hot spot? For inshore action, try the Biloxi Marsh or the eastern edges of Lake Pontchartrain. If you’re heading offshore, the area around the Midnight Lump or nearby oil rigs is teeming with activity and excellent opportunities for a big catch.

So grab your gear, Louisiana fishing license, and favorite bait, and make the most of today’s fantastic conditions. Tight lines and good luck!

Fishing Report for April 2, 2025: Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans

Good morning, anglers! The Gulf of Mexico waters around New Orleans are teeming with activity today, and with favorable conditions, it's a perfect time to head out. Here’s your latest fishing report.

Tides and Weather:
Today, we have a low tide at 10:07 AM with a height of 0.5 ft, and the high tide will come in at 9:38 PM, peaking at 0.9 ft. These moderate tidal changes create great opportunities for fishing, especially during the incoming tide. The weather is expected to be warm with morning temperatures in the 70s, climbing to the mid-80s by afternoon. Winds are calm at 5-10 knots, coming from the southeast, making for smooth boating conditions. Sunrise was at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 7:23 PM, giving plenty of daylight for long fishing sessions.

Fishing Activity:
Redfish and speckled trout are biting well inshore around the marshes and bayous, particularly in areas like Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh. Offshore, the waters around oil rigs and artificial reefs are productive for snapper and amberjack, though the recreational red snapper season won’t open until May 1. Recent catches inshore have included solid-sized redfish, averaging 5-10 pounds, and speckled trout in the 2-4 pound range. Offshore trips have yielded sizable amberjack and some blackfin tuna.

Best Bait and Lures:
Inshore waters are favorable for live shrimp under popping corks, which continue to attract redfish and trout. Gold spoon lures remain a classic choice for redfish, particularly in murkier water. For trout, soft plastics like paddletails in natural colors such as chartreuse or silver have been highly effective. Offshore anglers targeting amberjack and other species may find success with jigging lures and cut bait.

Hot Spots:
For inshore fishing, the Biloxi Marsh and the eastern edges of Lake Pontchartrain are great locations where you’ll encounter feeding redfish and trout. For a productive offshore trip, try targeting waters around the Midnight Lump or nearby oil rigs, where predators like amberjack and grouper are common.

Get ready to hit the water, and don't forget to bring your Louisiana fishing license and necessary gear. Tight lines and good luck!

Howdy, y'all! This is Artificial Lure, your local fishing guru, coming at you with the latest report from the Big Easy and the Gulf. It's Monday, March 31, 2025, and let me tell you, the fishing's hotter than a crawfish boil!

First things first, the sun's gonna peek over the horizon at 6:52 AM and call it quits at 7:13 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours and change to wet our lines. Now, onto the tides. We've got a low tide at 7:24 AM, measuring about half a foot, and a high tide coming in at 7:46 PM, pushing just shy of a foot. That's gonna make for some interesting action, especially in the shallows.

Weather-wise, it's looking mighty fine. We're expecting temperatures in the low 70s with a light breeze – perfect conditions for both you and the fish.

Now, let's talk about what's biting. Folks have been hauling in redfish like they're going out of style, especially around the shell reefs and along the jetties. Speckled trout are also making a strong showing, particularly in the deeper channels. And don't forget about those bull reds in the surf – they've been giving anglers a run for their money!

As for lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon – it's been working wonders on those reds. For the specks, try a soft plastic paddletail in a pearl or chartreuse color. If you're feeling fancy, a topwater plug early in the morning can lead to some explosive action.

Live bait's always a good bet too. Shrimp are like candy to these fish, and if you can get your hands on some live croakers or mullet, you're in for a treat.

For you folks looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Rigolets or the Chef Menteur Pass. The MRGO rocks have also been producing some nice catches. If you're up for a bit of a drive, Venice's been on fire lately.

Remember, it's all about reading the water and adjusting your technique. Keep an eye out for birds diving or bait fish jumping – that's where the action is.

So grab your gear, hit the water, and let's make some memories. This is Artificial Lure signing off, and as we say down here, "Laissez les bons temps rouler!" Let the good times roll, and tight lines to all of you!