Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishin' report for Sunday, March 30, 2025. It's gonna be a beautiful day out on the water around New Orleans and the Gulf, so grab your rods and let's get after 'em!

First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide comin' in at 4:43 AM, sittin' at about 0.12 feet. High tide's rollin' in later at 7:38 PM, pushin' up to 0.42 feet. That means we'll have a nice incoming tide for most of the day, which should get them fish movin'.

Sun's comin' up at 6:51 AM and settin' at 7:18 PM, givin' us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather's lookin' mighty fine too - clear skies and temps in the mid-70s. Perfect conditions for some serious fishin'!

Now, let's talk about what's bitin'. Folks have been haulin' in some nice redfish and speckled trout lately, especially around the marsh edges and oyster reefs. There's been reports of some good-sized black drum too, if you're lookin' for a fight.

For you lure lovers out there, I'd recommend tossin' some paddletails or jerkbaits in the Slam Shady color. That gold and silver flash has been drivin' the fish crazy. If you're more of a live bait kinda angler, can't go wrong with some fresh shrimp or mud minnows.

As for hot spots, y'all might want to check out the Rigolets or Chef Menteur Pass. The water's movin' good through there, and the fish have been stackin' up. If you're feelin' adventurous, head on down to Barataria Bay - I've been hearin' some good things about the action down there.

Remember, match your leader to the conditions. If you're fishin' the flats, a 2-foot 15-pound test mono should do the trick. If you're around structure or expectin' bigger fish, you might wanna bump that up to 20 or 30-pound.

That's all I've got for ya today, folks. Now get out there and show them fish who's boss! This is Artificial Lure, signin' off and wishin' y'all tight lines and full coolers. See ya on the water!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for Friday, March 28, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day out on the water around New Orleans and the Gulf. Sun's coming up at 6:49 AM and setting at 7:17 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 8:50 AM, measuring about 0.8 feet. That'll be followed by a low tide later this evening, but the exact time ain't available in my data. Keep an eye on those tides as they can really affect the bite.

Weather-wise, it's looking mighty fine. The Gulf's calm as can be, with winds staying light. Perfect conditions for getting out there and wetting a line.

Fish activity's been picking up lately with the warmer spring weather. Folks have been having good luck with redfish, speckled trout, and some nice-sized black drum. Even heard tell of a few early season cobia being spotted.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a paddletail soft plastic. The reds and trout have been hitting those hard. If you're looking to switch it up, try a topwater walk-the-dog style lure early in the morning or late evening. That's been producing some explosive strikes.

Live bait's always a good bet too. Shrimp is king around here, but if you can get your hands on some live croakers or mullet, those big trout can't resist 'em.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying your luck around the marshes of Delacroix or over by the Biloxi Marsh. The Shell Beach area's been producing well too. If you're feeling adventurous, head out to the rigs for some deeper water action.

Remember, match your bait to what the fish are naturally feeding on. This time of year, they're looking for those baitfish schools, so keep an eye out for birds diving or bait jumping.

That's all I got for now, folks. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for the Big Easy and surrounding Gulf waters on this fine Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 5:35 AM, measuring about 0.9 feet, followed by a low tide at 6:00 PM at 0.6 feet. The water's on the move, so keep that in mind when you're picking your spots.

Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water. Sunrise was at 6:52 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:13 PM. Plenty of daylight to get those lines wet!

Now, let's talk fish. The redfish and speckled trout have been biting like crazy lately. Folks have been hauling in some nice-sized reds, especially around the marsh edges and oyster reefs. For the specks, try working the deeper channels and drop-offs.

As for lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon for those reds. They've been hitting them hard. For trout, a soft plastic paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead has been the ticket. If you're more of a live bait person, shrimp is always a safe bet – those little crustaceans are like candy to our local fish.

Some hot spots to check out: The Rigolets has been producing some quality fish, and the waters around Chef Menteur Pass have been on fire. If you're looking to venture a bit further out, the rigs in 100 feet of water have been holding some nice snapper and amberjack.

Remember, folks, amberjack season is open, so if you're heading offshore, don't forget to pack some heavier tackle. Those AJs will put up a fight!

For you early birds, topwater action has been stellar at first light. Walking baits like the Zara Spook or a popper can draw some explosive strikes from both reds and trout.

That's the scoop for today, anglers. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your local fishing report for March 24, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water around New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

Let's start with the tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 3:52 AM measuring 0.9 feet, followed by a low tide at 2:41 PM at 0.6 feet. The sun rose at 6:51 AM and will set at 7:14 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-70s. The wind's coming in from the southeast at about 10 knots, so it should be calm enough for most boats to get out there.

Now for the good stuff - the fish are biting! Redfish have been active lately, especially around the marshes and oyster reefs. Anglers have been having luck with gold spoons and soft plastic paddletails in shrimp colors. For you live bait enthusiasts, shrimp on a popping cork is always a solid choice.

Speckled trout are starting to show up in better numbers too. Try working jerkbaits or soft plastics under a cork around points and drop-offs. The Gulp! Shrimp in new penny color has been producing well.

For you offshore folks, the snapper bite has been decent, with some nice-sized fish coming in from the rigs about 30 miles out. Fresh cut bait or live pinfish have been the ticket.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Rigolets or the Chef Pass for some inshore action. If you're looking to stay closer to the city, the Seabrook Bridge area has been producing some nice trout and reds.

Remember, match your lure to the bait fish in the area and you'll increase your chances of success. And don't forget to release what you won't use - let's keep our fisheries healthy for the future.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there and tight lines!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishin' report for March 23, 2025. It's a beautiful mornin' in the Big Easy, with sunrise at 6:56 AM and sunset later at 7:14 PM. Weather's lookin' mighty fine today, perfect for wettin' a line.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide comin' in at 3:00 AM, reachin' about 0.8 feet, and a low tide at 1:55 PM, droppin' to 0.5 feet. That means we've got some good movement in the water, which should get them fish bitin'.

Fish activity's been pretty hot lately, especially with the redfish and speckled trout. Folks have been pullin' in some nice catches around the Chef Menteur Pass and Lake Borgne. I've heard tell of a few lucky anglers landin' some solid 5-pounders.

For you lure enthusiasts out there, I'd recommend tossin' some paddletails or gold spoons. The Z-Man DarterZ and MirrOlure Lil' John have been workin' wonders on them specks. For the reds, you can't go wrong with a Johnson Silver Minnow spoon in gold or copper.

If you're more of a live bait kinda angler, shrimp is always a safe bet. Them fish can't resist a nice, juicy shrimp dancin' on the end of your line. Cut bait's been producin' too, especially for the bigger reds.

Now, for them hot spots. I'd suggest y'all try your luck around the Rigolets or head out to the Chandeleur Islands if you're feelin' adventurous. The oil rigs off Venice have been firin' up too, if you're lookin' to go a bit further out.

Don't forget, amberjack season's open, so if you're headin' offshore, you might wanna drop a line about 24-25 miles out. Them AJs have been bitin' on live bait and jigs in about 100 feet of water.

Remember to keep an eye on them tides and match your bait to what them fish are feedin' on. Tight lines, y'all, and let's hope them fish are hungry!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 22, 2025. The sun's coming up at 7:02 AM and setting at 7:13 PM, giving us a good long day on the water. Weather's looking mighty fine - partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-70s. Perfect day to wet a line!

Tides are running low today. We've got a low tide around 12:30 PM, so plan accordingly. The tidal coefficient is on the lower side at 35, meaning we won't see too much water movement. But don't let that discourage you - the fish are still biting!

Speaking of fish, the redfish and speckled trout have been on fire lately. Anglers have been hauling in good numbers of both species, with some nice-sized ones in the mix. We're talking 20-30 inch reds and trout in the 2-3 pound range. There's also been reports of some decent flounder catches for those willing to put in the work.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a soft plastic paddletail in a natural shrimp color. The Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ in the "Opening Night" color has been absolutely slaying them. If you're more of a live bait person, shrimp under a popping cork is always a solid choice.

As for hot spots, the Biloxi Marsh has been producing well, especially around the outer islands. Closer to home, the shorelines of Lake Borgne have been holding good numbers of fish. Don't overlook the MRGO rocks either - there's been some big trout hanging around there.

Remember, it's all about matching the hatch and presenting your bait naturally. Take your time, work those areas thoroughly, and you'll be putting fish in the boat in no time.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there and tight lines!

Alright, y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 21, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the Gulf, with temperatures in the mid-70s and light winds out of the southeast. Sunrise was at 7:02 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:13 PM.

Tides are running pretty normal today. We've got a low tide at 12:10 PM, measuring about -0.06 feet, and a high tide coming in late tonight around 12:40 AM, hitting about 0.38 feet. Not a huge swing, but enough to get some water moving.

Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warmer weather. We're seeing good numbers of speckled trout and redfish in Lake Pontchartrain and along the coast. Folks have been having luck with soft plastics, particularly paddletails in pearl or chartreuse colors. Don't forget about those gold spoons either – they're still killer for reds.

Offshore, the amberjack bite has been hot. Several boats came in yesterday with their limits, mostly caught on live bait and deep-diving plugs. We're also hearing reports of some nice cobia showing up around the oil rigs.

For bait, live shrimp is always a good bet this time of year. If you're heading offshore, grab some cigar minnows or blue runners. For artificial lures, I'd recommend stocking up on some 1/4 oz jigheads and your favorite soft plastics. The Z-Man PaddlerZ have been working well lately.

As for hot spots, check out the Seabrook Bridge area for some nice trout action. If you're looking to get into some reds, head over to the Shell Beach area – they've been thick there lately.

Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. Get out on the water, stay safe, and tight lines to all of y'all!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 19, 2025 around New Orleans and the Gulf.

Let's start with the tides - we've got a low tide at 11:21 AM coming in at 0.3 feet, followed by a high tide at 10:46 PM hitting 0.6 feet. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM and we'll see sunset at 7:11 PM. Weather-wise, it's looking mighty fine with mostly sunny skies and a high near 75°F. Winds are light out of the northeast at 5-10 mph.

Now for the good stuff - the fish have been biting like crazy lately! Redfish and speckled trout are really fired up in the marsh right now. We're seeing lots of slot reds in the 18-27 inch range, with some bulls mixed in. The trout have been averaging 2-3 pounds with a few gators over 5 pounds coming to the boat.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a popping cork rigged with a soft plastic shrimp. The Matrix Shad in Opening Night color has been absolutely slaying them. If you're looking for some topwater action, try a Skitter Walk or She Dog early in the morning.

Live bait is always a good bet too. Live shrimp under a popping cork is hard to beat, and if you can get your hands on some live croakers, the big trout can't resist 'em.

For you offshore folks, the tuna bite has been on fire about 60 miles out. Yellowfin in the 60-80 pound class have been crushing diamond jigs and live hardtails.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the rocks along the MRGO for some great redfish action. The deep holes in Lake Pontchartrain near the trestle have been holding some nice trout too.

That's all I've got for now, folks. Remember to practice catch and release when you can, and tight lines to all y'all out there! This is Artificial Lure, signing off.

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 17, 2025 in the Big Easy and surrounding Gulf waters. Sunrise today was at 7:09 AM and we're looking at sunset around 7:10 PM, giving us a full day on the water.

Weather-wise, we're seeing partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-70s. Winds are light and variable, making for some smooth sailing out there. As for tides, we've got a low tide at 9:10 AM and a high coming in at 9:43 PM. That incoming tide should really get the fish moving!

Speaking of fish, the action has been hot lately! Redfish have been tearing it up in the marshes and along the coast. Anglers have been having great luck with gold spoons and paddletail soft plastics in the Slam Shady color. Don't forget to work those points and cuts in the marsh grass.

Speckled trout are starting to show up in good numbers too. They've been hitting on suspending twitch baits like the MirrOlure MirrOdine in the mullet pattern. Try working them slowly over oyster reefs and along drop-offs.

For you offshore folks, the tuna bite has been solid about 40 miles out. Yellowfin in the 60-80 pound range have been crushing butterfly jigs and live hardtails. A few wahoo have been mixed in too, so don't forget to drag a few high-speed lures while you're out there.

As for hot spots, the Rigolets has been producing some nice trout and reds. Another area to check out is the marsh around Delacroix - the redfish have been stacked up thick in there.

For bait, live shrimp are always a good bet this time of year. If you're looking to throw artificials, those paddletails and gold spoons I mentioned earlier are hard to beat. The Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ in the Opening Night color has been money too.

That's all I've got for now, folks. Remember to stay safe out there and tight lines!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 16, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the Gulf Coast near New Orleans. Sunrise was at 7:09 AM and we're looking at a high of 81°F with partly cloudy skies - perfect conditions to get out on the water.

Tides are running pretty normal today. We've got a high tide coming in at 6:13 AM and low tide at 6:27 PM. The tidal coefficient is sitting at 74, which means we should see some decent water movement throughout the day.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as the waters warm up. Redfish and speckled trout have been biting well in the marsh areas and along the coast. We've been seeing good numbers of slot-sized reds, with a few bulls mixed in. Trout have been running on the smaller side, but they're plentiful.

For lures, I've had great luck with gold spoons and paddletail soft plastics. The Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ in the coppertruse color has been absolutely killer. If you're targeting trout, try suspending twitch baits like the MirrOlure MirrOdine. For live bait, you can't go wrong with live shrimp under a popping cork.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the Biloxi Marsh area or heading down to Delacroix. The reefs around Lake Borgne have also been producing well. If you're looking to stay closer to the city, the Seabrook area near the Lakefront Airport has been holding some nice fish.

Remember to keep an eye on the weather and stay safe out there. Tight lines, everyone!