New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Today

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  • New Orleans Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Falling Tide Action
    Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for October 25, 2025, coming at you straight from the heart of the Gulf—New Orleans and the surrounding marshes.
    First things first: we’ve got an **average tidal coefficient today of 60**, so you can expect moderate water movement. Out at New Canal Station, **the first high tide is 9:50 am at 0.8 feet**, and you’ll see another bump at **10:21 pm**, also at 0.4 feet. Low tide is sitting between these, so look for moving water in the mid-morning for the best bite. **Sunrise was 7:09 am**, with sunset rolling in at **6:19 pm**—that gives us about 11 hours and change to get after it.
    Cooler weather is settling in, and that means fish are shifting into their fall patterns. **Overnight air temps were in the mid-60s** and the highs are reaching the upper 70s today, so comfort is high for anglers and fish alike. Winds are mild out of the northeast, around 7-10 mph according to local weather stations—perfect for drifting or popping the banks.
    **Recent catches have been hot on speckled trout and redfish**, just as we expect for late October. The Venice-Buras area is loaded with **schools of big specks**, and anglers fishing Breton Sound and the outside marshes have reported limits before noon over the last few days. Bull reds are running in the passes and at the mouths of marsh cuts, especially on falling tides. **Lake Borgne** and **Bayou Bienvenue** have also seen a great mix of slot reds and even some early season flounder making a showing around structure and points.
    If you’re heading out, don’t leave the dock without **live shrimp** or **market croakers**—those have been top live baits for trout and reds. But don’t sleep on **artificial lures**: **matrix shad plastics in lemonhead or shrimp creole** colors, and **chartreuse paddletails on ¼ ounce jigheads** have been producing nonstop. For topwater excitement early, throw **bone-colored Spook Juniors** or the trusty **MirrOlure She Dog** around grass edges and oyster points.
    For bottom fishing, especially if you’re after sheepshead or black drum near bridges and pilings, bring along **dead shrimp** or cracked crab. Sheepshead schools are stacking up around hard structure as water temps drop, and the bite is strong through the falling tide just after high today. Louisiana Sportsman reminds us that fall is prime time for tackle-busting sheepshead action.
    Hot spots? You can’t go wrong with the marshes near **Hopedale Lagoon**—the points and drains after a falling tide are holding mixed bags of reds and specks. Also, check out the **MRGO Rocks**, always a crowd favorite this time of year with plenty of redfish bending rods in moving water. For folks willing to make the short run, the outside edges near **Shell Beach** are firing as the shrimp migration hits full swing.
    Offshore anglers in the Gulf are still landing a few mahi mahi and occasional kingfish near the rigs, but the inshore scene is where the real action is right now. The Lou
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    5 min
  • Fall Fishing Frenzy in the Gulf - Reds, Trout, and More!
    Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area, October 24, 2025. Let’s get right to it—because there’s fish to catch and you can smell fall in the air.
    This morning kicked off with a sunrise at 7:09 AM, and you’ll have light until about 6:20 PM. Tides are on the move with a tidal coefficient around 69, which is average for late October—expect decent current and moving water to stir up some action, especially near marsh edges and the passes, as reported by Tides4Fishing. High tide rolled through just after daylight, so early risers should have had some good shots at feeding reds and specks.
    Weather-wise, the National Weather Service out of New Orleans is calling for east winds 10 to 15 knots, bumping up to 15 to 20 knots by this afternoon. Waves are running 2 to 3 feet and building a bit later; there’s a chance of showers and some chop, so take care if you’re headed offshore. Protected waters in Lake Pontchartrain and at the mouth of the river will offer the best bets for folks in smaller boats. It’s cool, breezy, and that overcast sky makes it downright fishy.
    Recent catches have been strong. Marsh Man Masson’s crew found marsh bass eager to bite, and they noted that reds and speckled trout are smashing live shrimp and paddle-tail plastics in local bayous and cuts. Reports from Captain Experiences say groups fishing this week landed plenty of slot reds, some nice trout, and the odd flounder around Shell Beach and Hopedale. Kayakers and bank anglers are also doing well near the rocks at Seabrook and in the marsh drains around Delacroix.
    For lures, you can’t go wrong right now with a candy-bug Zimmer Swimmer or any paddle-tail in natural colors—“everything ate this Zimmer Swimmer” in the marsh, according to Louisiana Sportsman. Soft plastic stickbaits, like the new WURM Stickity Split in green pumpkin magic, are picking up solid bass and redfish. On windier days, a 3/8 oz jighead with a crawfish or swim bait works to get down in current. If you’re fishing live or dead bait, live shrimp under a popping cork and cut pogie are still the top producers for trout and bigger reds.
    Hotspots right now: Try Bayou Bienvenue and the Chef Menteur Pass for inshore trout and reds—these spots are holding active fish on the falling tide. Out at Shell Beach, folks drifting the outer oyster reefs are getting steady limits of specks, especially during moving tides. If you want a quieter scene, the mouth of the Rigolets or Lake Borgne near the MRGO rocks is pumping out reds and even a few bonus drum.
    Don’t forget, the solunar peak lines up close to sunset today, so the last hour of daylight could see a real blast of action with those tide changes kicking in.
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  • New Orleans Fishing Heats Up as Fall Patterns Peak
    Artificial Lure here with your latest fishing report for New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf of Mexico waters—Thursday, October 23, 2025.
    Sunrise hit right at 7:08 AM this morning, with sunset expected at 6:22 PM. The folks over at Tides4Fishing report we’re working with a pretty lively set of tides today—a tidal coefficient starting at 76 and tapering down to 69 by evening, which spells some strong currents and active fish, especially around peak movement in the late morning and early afternoon. That high tide and bouncing water usually means predators are pushing shallow and bait’s on the move. You’ll want to mind your footing near the marsh edges and jetties, as water will be moving quick.
    Weather’s holding nice—mild for October, with temps hovering near 75–80°F. Winds are light, picking up a little in the afternoon but nothing that’ll keep you off the water. Skies started out partly cloudy, clearing up as the sun comes on.
    Now, if you’re wondering what’s biting, you picked a great week. According to Louisiana Sportsman, we’re hitting peak fall patterns. Speckled trout are moving thick into the river passes, especially as the Mississippi’s dropping and the water cools into the low 70s. Local legends like Kevin Ford say it best: “You can sit in the river itself, 35 miles from the Gulf, and catch all the speckled trout you want.” It ain’t just talk—anglers are hauling in solid catches of 17 to 22-inch specs, with white trout, redfish, flounder, and even a few hefty drum mixing in as bycatch.
    Hot action reported in the outer Venice passes—Tiger Pass, Red Pass, and South Pass—especially where mullet, menhaden, and white shrimp are piling into the river. Redfish are schooled up along marsh edges and oyster reefs, most reliable in the Delacroix and Pointe a la Hache zones.
    On the lure side, you’ll want 3/8-ounce jig heads paired with soft plastics in purple/chartreuse or black/chartreuse. Jig and popping cork along the cane edges works like a charm. If you’d rather live bait it, nothing beats a lively shrimp or finger mullet bounced off the bottom, especially around drop-offs and channel mouths. Word is, a lot of nice reds and flounder coming on cut mullet or live minnow under a Carolina rig.
    If you’re trolling or casting for Spanish mackerel outside the passes, silver spoons and flashy casting jigs have been the ticket. Nearshore reefs off Grand Isle and the rigs south of Barataria Bay are alive with Spanish macks and the occasional jack.
    A couple of hot spots to try:
    - Breton Sound Biloxi Marsh edges—especially on an incoming tide. You’ll find specks and reds crashing bait on the points.
    - Long Rocks at Shell Beach—great for mixed bags of trout, reds, and the odd sheepshead.
    - Southwest Pass jetty—steady action for bull reds, especially with cut bait during the last couple hours of the falling tide.
    Bring a cooler—limits are likely for those working the bait right and moving with the tide. Light tackle is plenty sufficient, but pack a he
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    4 min
  • New Orleans Fishing Report: October's Top Trout, Reds, and More
    Artificial Lure here with your early-morning report for New Orleans and the Gulf. We’re kicking things off just after sunrise at 7:07 a.m. today, and we’ll fish until the sun sets at 6:22 p.m. That’s a tidy 11 hours and 15 minutes of solid daylight for casting lines.
    Let’s talk tides: New Canal Station is running a high tidal coefficient today—sitting at 82, and climbing all week. This means you’ll see some good water movement, with the morning tide peaking at 8:08 a.m. (0.8 ft) and the evening tide right at 8:17 p.m. (0.5 ft). These active tides push bait and predators into feeding zones, prime for fish activity. According to Tides4Fishing, major currents will be swirling, so set up early for the best bite.
    Weather’s holding up great—a crisp October morning, light variable winds, partly cloudy, with a high near 75°F and just a touch of humidity to remind us we’re in the Big Easy. The NOAA Marine Weather forecast calls for a slight chop inshore, perfect for small boats and kayaks. If you’re shore-bound, you’ll have no trouble getting your lines out.
    Here’s the scoop on fish movement: October is peak season for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder inshore. Out near the Rigolets and Lake Pontchartrain, anglers pulling early have reported hefty stringers of specks—some boats are landing over 30 trout per run, with mixed reds and occasional drum showing up. Venice and Hopedale marshes are hot right now, especially around cuts and drains just before and after high tide.
    Offshore, snapper and bull reds are still active, especially on rigs southeast of the passes. Blacktip and lemon sharks have also made their presence known in the evening surf, based on recent charter reports near Grand Isle and Plaquemines—some trips logged multiple big sharks with both cut bait and live mullet.
    Best baits: Inshore, live shrimp is king, but cocaho minnows are hammering trout around deeper holes. Artificial lures—Matrix Shad in “lemon head” and “shrimp creole”—are producing big where water’s moving fast. For topwater excitement, a bone-colored Super Spook is deadly just after sunrise. Reds have been slamming Gulp! shrimp and gold spoons near grass lines. For flounder, try Bull Minnows on a jig, dragging slow along shelly bottoms. Offshore, cut pogies and live croakers are best for snapper and bull reds; go bigger for sharks—whole mullet or ladyfish.
    Fishing picks for hot spots today:
    - The Rigolets: Always productive; falling tide pulls bait and big trout to ambush points.
    - Shell Beach and Hopedale: Tidal drains and marsh mouths loaded with specks and reds, especially on rising water.
    - Lake Pontchartrain’s bridges: Reliable for drum and some stud trout with moving tide.
    - South Pass rigs: Still putting out good numbers of snapper and reds early.
    Tackle tip: Tie on an 18-inch fluorocarbon leader if you’re fishing clear water—the bite has been finicky where it’s clean. If you’re heading offshore, upsize to a heavier wire leader and stout circle hooks for sharks
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    4 min
  • Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Trout, Bull Reds, and Ideal Conditions for October 21st
    Hey y'all, it's Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing update for October 21st. The tidal coefficient is high today, meaning strong currents and tides, so be prepared for some action. The sun rises at about 6:55 AM and sets just before 6:30 PM, giving us a full day on the water.
    Speckled trout and bull reds are still active in the marshes. The best lures to use are topwater plugs and soft plastics like curly tail grubs. For bait, live shrimp and croaker are your best bet. Hot spots include the marshes around Grand Isle and the shallow waters of Slidell's Bayou Bonfouca.
    Lately, the catch has been impressive with some large bull reds coming in. The weather is calm, perfect for a day out fishing.
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Shrimp Galore on the Louisiana Marshes
    Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing report straight from the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans waters for October 20, 2025.
    The sun’s on the rise at 7:06 AM and will dip at 6:23 PM tonight, giving us prime daylight on the marshes and bays. This morning’s weather is breezy—expect southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots through the day with small chances of pop-up showers and a two- to three-foot chop, according to the National Weather Service. That wind might keep boaters on their toes but it’s moving bait and waking up the fish.
    Tides today in The Rigolets see a low around 9:38 AM and a high just after 4:15 PM, meaning late morning into early afternoon is your golden window. The later rising tide is perfect for inshore action with water pushing into the marsh, flushing shrimp and baitfish and firing up predators—classic October.
    Redfish are absolutely stacked, both slot-sizes and some bigger bulls. Folks are seeing bites on nearly every cast out in the marshes and lakes. Louisiana Sportsman reports redfish everywhere, with keeper speckled trout moving into the marshes. October high water always means hot fishing—white shrimp are running out of the marsh, and everything from Lake Borgne to Barataria Bay is loaded. Anglers on recent trips have limited out on reds and picked up plenty of trout. One review from Captain Experiences this weekend said they “ended the morning with a nice catch of reds and specs, exactly what we were targeting,” and another report had boats tallying up 15-20 fish per angler, plus piles of gafftop catfish.
    If you’re after numbers, soft plastics in white or chartreuse rigged on a quarter-ounce jighead are hot right now. Marsh Man Masson swears by them, and with water clarity up in areas like Hopedale and Shell Beach, they’ve been irresistible for reds and trout. Live shrimp under a popping cork still gets the nod if you want no-fuss bites and mixed species. For topwater, the first hour after sunrise is magical—toss a bone or mullet-colored Super Spook Jr. in the lagoons or along grass edges, especially when bait’s everywhere.
    Artificial lures are working great: Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp are killing it, and if you’re chasing bigger trout, try a MirrOLure suspending twitchbait in the cuts and passes. If the wind lets you out front, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are dynamite over oyster reefs for both trout and redfish.
    If crabbing or shrimping’s on your agenda, Lake Pontchartrain is still seeing some good jumbo shrimp pushing out—cast netters are doing fine on the evenings.
    Two hot spots to circle for today:
    - The Biloxi Marsh, with boundless pockets for sight-casting reds, and
    - Lake Catherine, where speck action is picking up strong as they transition into the interior waters. For an easy spot, try the Highway 11 bridge or the mouth of Irish Bayou.
    Whether you’re wading, drifting, or working from the shore, this is peak fall fishing, so local guides say don’t overthink it—get a good supply of pl
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    5 min
  • "Autumn Abundance: Reds, Trout, and Bass Bite Big in the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans"
    Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report for October 19, 2025.
    We’re kicking things off with perfect autumn conditions this week. The sun’s coming up at 7:05 am and you’ll have daylight until 6:25 pm—plenty of time for that all-day trip. According to Tides4Fishing, we’ve got a high tidal coefficient of 83 today, meaning strong tidal swings and moving water—it’s the kind of day that’ll get fish on the chew and push that bait around just right. You’ll catch the first tide at 1:19 am and then at 7:26 am, followed by 1:49 pm, 4:30 pm, and the last at 8:59 pm, all hovering around 0.6-0.7 feet. With the solunar chart lining up major activity windows in the morning and afternoon, don’t sleep in[NEW CANAL STATION October, 2025].
    Weather’s going to cooperate, with cooler mornings and light winds. No major fronts coming through, so expect a steady bite. Cloud cover might roll in this afternoon, but that's good for topwater action.
    On the fish front, it’s just about as good as it gets for south Louisiana fall fishing. Louisiana Sportsman reports reds are stacked up thick, especially out toward the passes and marsh drains—plenty of slot fish, with the big bulls cruising the deeper cuts. Catches of 10- to 30-pound bulls were reported this week, along with keepers in protected pockets. Speckled trout are moving inside with the cooling water. Your best hauls are coming from Lake Pontchartrain’s bridges and the nearby marshes, with recent stringers tipping 40 fish on a good day.
    Bass are getting fired up, too, especially in the bayous where bait’s piling up. Yardbarker suggests big flipping jigs and creature baits if you’re hunting trophy largemouths—those fat fall fish are chasing shad and shrimp. For versatile inshore action, gold spoons, white or chartreuse soft plastics on a quarter-ounce jighead, and popping corks with live shrimp are all producing limits, according to both Louisiana Sportsman and local captains.
    If you’re shrimping, throw a cast net in Lake Pontchartrain—recent catch and cook crews from Louisiana Sportsman brought in “jumbo” white shrimp as they migrate out of the marsh. The marshes and shell banks are loaded with bait—the kind of scenes where you get blowups on the surface and shrimp jumping out of the water[Louisiana Sportsman, September 2025].
    Hot spots this week:
    - Chef Menteur Pass and Rigolets area: Redfish, specks, and the occasional flounder are all here as tidal flow pushes bait through. Work the mouths of bayous and drains as the tide falls mid-morning.
    - Southwest end of Lake Borgne: Deep cuts and oyster reefs are holding stacked trout and keeper reds—focus on moving water and any pockets of nervous bait.
    - Myrtle Grove and the marsh edges south of Lafitte: great reports of slot reds and bass mixed together, especially on popping corks and spinnerbaits.
    If you head offshore, weather and tides mean conditions could be right for a snapper run, though most inshore anglers are
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    4 min
  • New Orleans Fishing Report: Fall Bite Heats Up with Bull Reds, Trout, and Offshore Possibilities
    Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 18th report from in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. The bite’s picking up after last week’s big fronts, and folks are seeing classic south Louisiana fall action—so grab your gear and hear what’s hot today.
    Sunrise kicked off at 7:02 this morning, sunset’s coming at 6:24 this evening, and we’ve got about 11 hours and 22 minutes of daylight. Over at Shell Beach, the moonset hit around 12:53 AM with the moon rising again this afternoon at 3:29, giving us some solid windows for those itching to fish both dawn and dusk. Tides are friendly: the tidal coefficient sits at 78, so you’ll see strong tidal movement all day around Grand Isle and Shell Beach—perfect for activity on the flats and near the passes, with low tide on Shell Beach coming up late morning and high tide following early evening, encouraging predator movement on the edges according to Tides4Fishing.
    The weather’s looking cooperative—National Weather Service puts us at south winds steady at 10 to 15 knots and seas running two to four feet, so you can get out there safely whether you’re running the marsh or making a short offshore hop. No big storms on the map for today, just remember to watch your wind angles around the bridges and inlets.
    Fish are showing up hungry. Captains and guides on Louisiana Sportsman report bull reds stacking up all over Grand Isle beaches and into the marsh, with several anglers landing big bulls (over 25 inches) right off the sand and deeper cuts. In the Biloxi Marsh, redfish have been tailing at sunrise and again about an hour before sunset. Trout are mixed in with a fair bite, with specks popping up near points with moving water and oyster beds—look for those clean water lines.
    According to reviews on Captain Experiences from mid-October, folks pulled in reds, sheepshead, whiting, ladyfish, mangrove snapper, and even the occasional bull shark in shallower passes east of New Orleans near Shell Beach and Hopedale. Inshore boats averaging limits of redfish and several decent trout per angler, with live shrimp and mullet under popping corks being the standout, but don’t overlook Matrix Shad, Vudu Shrimp, and gold spoons—the reds really hammered ‘em this week.
    Still, pay attention to flounder regs: Louisiana Sportsman reminds us the annual flounder closure is in effect from October 15 through November 30, so keep any flatfish out of the cooler—tag and photo-only, y’all.
    Bait shops are reporting solid supplies of live shrimp and mullet, but bringing your own dead bait isn’t a bad plan just in case the morning rush clears the tanks. For the hard lure crowd, gold spoons and chartreuse plastics are the ticket, especially when worked over grass lines and current rips. If you’re drifting the passes or the bridges, try Carolina rigs with cut mullet or Gulp! swimming mullet on a jighead—hits have been consistent.
    Offshore, snapper are spotty but worth a try in 40–70 feet, and the deeper rigs just south
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    4 min
  • New Orleans Fall Fishing Heats Up with Speckled Trout, Reds, and More
    Good morning from the Crescent City, y’all—this is Artificial Lure with your October 17, 2025, fishing report for New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf of Mexico waters. The marsh is breathing deep with that first taste of fall, and the fish are fired up for it.
    Here’s what you need to know if you’re plannin’ to wet a line today. Sunrise was at 7:02 a.m. and sunset’ll be at 6:27 p.m., so you’ve got a good window to get after ‘em. Over in Grand Isle, we’re workin’ with a strong tidal swing—high coefficient of 70, with low at 8:17 a.m. and another high push around 5:41 p.m., so expect solid current and lots of bait movement. With a post-front north wind and cooler air, conditions are prime, especially through dawn and dusk when everything gets a little livelier. That falling tide right around mid-morning should have the marsh drains lit up.
    The bite is most definitely ON. October means speckled trout are stacking deep along oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain and out toward the Calcasieu area. Topwater plugs like the Spook Jr. or She Dog work before the sun gets up, then swap to soft plastics under a popping cork as that light rises. For color, anything with root beer or chartreuse has been getting slammed.
    Redfish—good numbers cruising marsh edges, drains, and points. Folks have been getting ‘em on gold spoons and with live shrimp beneath a cork. If you’re after big bull reds, the jetties near Grand Isle and Venice are the ticket—fish cut mullet or blue crab on the bottom for your best shot.
    Flounder are starting their fall shuffle, hiding in current-swept pockets inside the bays. Slow-roll a Gulp! Swimming Mullet or paddle tail right on the bottom and wait for that thump. In deeper channels and river bends, blue catfish are hungry for cut bait, and the freshwater spillways are tossing out healthy largemouth bass if you want to play around with crankbaits or finesse worms.
    According to recent trips reported by Captain Experiences and similar charters on the Gulf, everybody’s catching fish—limits of redfish, solid specks, and a pile of mixed bag offshore. One group pulled in 12 nice keepers on an offshore run, and another limited early on snapper out toward Gulf Shores just the other day. Local captains report exceptional trips with redfish, sheepshead, and mangrove snapper in the mix—even a 50-pound bull shark for the brave!
    If you’re bank or land-based, Two Rivers Marina and the bridges at Lake Pontchartrain are both hot, while the marsh drains around Lafitte and the cuts near Hopedale are prime for sunrise and again just before dark. Harbors and marina entrances draw schools of bait, so working edges with live shrimp or Gulp under a cork can produce a real mixed bag.
    Tips for today:
    - Fish lighter leaders early with the clear water post-front.
    - Work moving water, especially on the falling tide.
    - Don’t overlook those marsh drains two hours before and after the slack tide—let your bait drift through natural for the most s
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  • Greater New Orleans October 15 Fishing Report: Reds Tailing, Trout Biting, Tuna Offshore
    Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your October 15, 2025 fishing report for the Greater New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.
    Let’s kick things off with the **tide and sunlight**: today, sunrise rolls in at 7:02am and sunset sets the stage at 6:29pm. Tides are soft but prime for fishing—look for a low at 3:03am and high tide around 4:18pm. Afternoon and evening incoming water should really get the fish chewing, especially near the marsh edges and out at the passes.
    Now for the **weather rundown**: Expect a cool, slightly breezy fall morning out on Lake Pontchartrain and the marshes, with light winds out of the northeast and clear skies giving way to patchy clouds by late afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. It’s about as pretty as you can fish short of bluebird.
    **Fish activity is solid** up and down the bayou, and the inshore bite has been hot. Locals and guides from Delacroix through Hopedale are reporting some stellar catches, especially early and late in the day. It’s classic October: bait’s flushed into the marsh, shrimp and mullet are thick, and predators are close behind.
    **Redfish are tailing hard in skinny water and stacked around grass points and oyster reefs**, especially near Shell Beach and Reggio. Most limits are coming quick—don’t be surprised to box up slot reds in no time. Over towards Chalmette, speckled trout are showing up in numbers, especially at the deeper cuts and on the outside edge of Lake Borgne. The bite turned on at sunrise with most of the catching happening before the sun hits high.
    **Best baits today**—shrimp under a popping cork has been almost automatic for both speckled trout and slot reds. If you’re feeling sporty, toss a Matrix Shad in “lemonhead” or “shrimp creole” color on a 1/4 oz jighead—keep it tight to the bottom and give it a little twitch, especially near channel mouths or broken marsh. Live mullet or cocahoes work wonders if you can find them.
    **Offshore**, those booking charters out of Venice have been finding *Blackfin Tuna, Snapper, and the occasional Mahi* just outside the rigs and over deeper wrecks. Live pogies and cut bait are money, but don’t overlook a silver spoon if you want a tussle with some kings or bonito. Nearshore reefs are still giving up some flounder and sheepshead, especially around the structure.
    **Recent catches**: Captain Experiences and other guide reports from this past week mention lots of limits of speckled trout and redfish inshore, plus big black drum and the occasional big bull red thrown in for fun. Offshore, tuna have been steady and a few wahoo have popped up in the deeper blue water.
    **Hot spots** to try:
    - The Long Rocks (MRGO rock dam) for big trout at sunrise.
    - Biloxi Marsh cuts and points—especially where you see bait popping.
    - Breton Sound rigs for hard-fighting reds and the chance at late-season triple-tail.
    Summing it up: Early birds are finding the best bite, and as that afternoon high tide rolls in, look for
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