New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here with your September 26th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report. Sun popped up at 6:50 this morning and will check out a little after 7:26 this evening, giving us a solid 12 and a half hours to put a bend in the rod. It’s a muggy morning with the thermometer hovering in the upper 70s at daybreak, looking to climb into the mid-80s by mid-afternoon—light east-northeast winds, and a slim chance for a quick shower later. Humidity’s got the bait moving, and the marshes are alive.

Tide’s running big today—courtesy of a steep coefficient (climbing up above 80, peaking at 90 by day’s end), which means water’s pulling strong on both ends, stirring up the marsh guts and flushing shrimp out of the ponds. That falling tide’s what you want—any drain, cut, or bayou mouth in the Biloxi Marsh or along Lake Borgne is prime real estate for the bite.

Let’s talk fish: Spotted seatrout—most folks call them specks—are thick right now out in the Biloxi Marsh, one of the hottest fall spots east of New Orleans. The marsh is absolutely loaded with shrimp, and those specks are stacked at oyster reefs, drains, and anywhere bait’s getting pushed. Legends of the Lower Marsh reports big numbers coming over the gunnels, and quality fish, too. Typical boxes are loaded with 13–18 inch specks, and limits are more common than slow days this week. Don’t be surprised by a bruiser gator trout mixed in, especially on the first big push of fall shrimp.

Redfish action’s steady, too—look to the marsh ponds and grass edges, especially where the tide’s moving hard. Bulls are prowling along the outer edges, and you can tangle with a few on crab baits off the deeper passes near Shell Beach and Lake Borgne. Bayou Bienvenue is another sleeper spot for mixed reds, drum, and even a stray flounder.

If you want hotspots, two stand out:

- **Biloxi Marsh, especially near Lake Eugene and Bayou La Loutre.**

- **Rigolets Pass and the mouth of Lake Catherine** for trout and big reds riding that moving water.

Best lures right now? The classic fall combo—you cannot beat a popping cork with a live shrimp or a well-presented soft plastic in glow or opening night, pitched at drains and points. For those hunting bruiser trout or slot reds in clearer water, the Yo-Zuri Pro Series Glide Bait in Matte Shad is pulling big looks; that S-swim motion mimics mullet and big baitfish perfectly. Toss it around channel edges or oyster reef drop-offs and hang on—those predators love a deliberate, gliding target.

Live bait is king for numbers—live shrimp or finger mullet will always get eaten when the tide’s running. But don’t leave your tackle bag without some Matrix Shad soft plastics and a handful of gold spoons or white bucktail jigs for searching new water.

Word from Louisiana Sportsman and dockside chatter calls the speck bite “outstanding” across Bayou Lacombe, Goose Point, and the Lakefront—trout are keyed on the shrimp flush, so find the birds and you’re into fish. Grand

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Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing report straight from the heart of Gulf fishing country—New Orleans, Louisiana. Anglers, grab your gear: today, September 24th, 2025, is shaping up to be a prime day on the water.

Sunrise kissed the horizon at 6:46 AM and sunset sets the mood again at 7:22 PM. That’s a full 12 hours and some change of daylight, plenty for anyone looking to chase a bite whether you’re headed out early or planning to squeeze in a dusk session. The tidal coefficient is running high—starting at 77, ramping up to 84 by midday, and ending the evening at a whopping 90—so expect good water movement and strong currents all day. High tidal swings mean bottom fish will be busy rooting, and bait will get flushed through marsh channels, bayou mouths, and breakwalls, stirring up the action.

Today’s weather is typical New Orleans fall—warm, muggy, and partly cloudy with a breeze, perfect for keeping fish active and moving. There’s no heavy rain in the forecast so conditions look ideal for both boat and shore folks.

Now to the bite: Recent trips in the Gulf from just east of us over in Gulf Shores have seen plenty of Spanish mackerel working the nearshore rips, with a few king mackerel and the usual suspects—red snapper, amberjack, and even some solid grouper—coming off reefs and rigs. Offshore deep droppers also connected with blackfin tuna, wahoo, and mahi, though it’s been a mixed bag depending on bluewater clarity. Bottomed Out Fishing Charters reported steady action for four-hour adventures working surf, pier, and offshore marks. No giants landed lately, but the red snapper are solid, running from 8 to 13 inches, with some king mackerel up to 26 inches. Steady bites, tight lines, and happy crews all around.

Best lures right now are heavy spoons, especially glow models at first and last light, which have been killing for mackerel and trout. If you’re jigging deeper, beefy tube jigs and bucktail rigs are putting fish in the boat, while live croaker and shrimp are the baits of choice for snapper and redfish. For those working piers, a spoon or spinner like the Blue Fox Vibrax is a proven ticket—run it slow at sunrise and crank up the speed if you see bait crashing. If you want to drift or anchor, a shrimp or pinfish fished near the bottom will trigger strikes from reds, specks, and drum, especially as tide nears peak movement.

Hot spots today include:

- **Lake Pontchartrain’s New Canal Station:** With tidal swings running strong, look for specks and reds to be pushing along the bridges where moving water pools bait. Morning into mid-day is your best bet; work soft plastics or live shrimp around pilings and nearby deep holes.

- **Chef Menteur Pass:** Always a classic fall run, Chef is already producing redfish, black drum, and the odd flounder. Work both live and cut bait on the outgoing tide—marsh edges and structure along the pass are money spots today.

- **The Rigolets:** If you’re rigged for a little run up cur

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Sunday fishing report straight from the waters around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. Let’s get right down to it—today, September 21st, we’re looking at prime conditions for folks looking to bend a rod.

The sunrise this morning hit at 6:48 AM, and sunset will ease in at 6:58 PM. That gives us plenty of daylight, and with about 12 hours and 10 minutes of sun, you’ll want to get your baits wet early and stay on ‘em till close. The tides are moving today; we saw a low right near 5:08 AM, so some folks got a pre-dawn start, and we’ve got another high tide swinging in at 6:44 PM—perfect bookends for a day on the water. According to Tides4Fishing, the tidal coefficient is way up at 91, which means current’s up and the water’s moving—usually a great indicator for fish feeding around structures and inlets.

Weather’s steady—warm, humid, and a little breezy. Quick showers can roll through, especially this late in the summer, but mostly you’re looking at good, fishable conditions. Pack a rain jacket just in case.

Fish activity has been strong all week. Cajun Outcast Inshore Charters reports nonstop bites, with solid catches of redfish—plenty in the slot and a few bulls showing up around the marsh edges and main channels. Hopedale, Delacroix, and Shell Beach have all produced nice stringers, and you can expect to run into speckled trout in deeper cuts, especially close to bridges or where bayous pour into Lake Borgne and Pontchartrain. Black drum, sheepshead, and flounder are all in the mix, near structure, oyster reefs, and along the rock piles.

Redfish are taking to popping cork rigs with live shrimp or Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse. If you’re looking to target speckled trout, tie on a Matrix Shad or Vudu Shrimp, especially in lemon head or LSU color. Trout seem to want a moderate retrieve, and they’re stacking up where the current swings by deeper holes. Folks drifting with live shrimp under a cork have had solid luck, too. For black drum and sheepshead, fresh dead shrimp on a Carolina rig around bridge pilings and rocks is getting the job done. Flounder are picking off soft plastics bounced slow along the bottom near drains and marsh points.

If you’re wondering where to launch, here are two hot spots to consider:

- **Hopedale Lagoon:** Tons of action near the lagoon and adjacent ponds. Fish moving in and out with the tides, especially for redfish—easy to find with the current pushing bait in close.

- **Bayou Bienvenue and the Paris Road Bridge:** Producing solid specks and the occasional big red. With the current up, fish are hanging tight to drop-offs and ambushing bait moving with the tide.

Today’s high tidal swings and good solunar activity (with sunset overlapping the high tide) means that evening bite is likely to go off—don’t pack up early. As always, keep an eye out for changing weather, and fish the moving water for the best shot at steady action.

Thanks for tuning in to the report, and

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Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 20, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico in and around New Orleans—let’s get you dialed in for a prime September bite.

The sunrise this morning painted the sky at 6:46 AM, and we’re looking at sunset around 7:18 PM. We’ve got about 12 and a half hours of daylight, plenty of time to hunt the marsh or stalk a big red in open water. The weather’s near perfect—according to the National Weather Service, high pressure is holding strong, giving us steady light to moderate easterly winds, a touch of breeze but nothing to blow your hat off. Seas are holding at a comfortable 1 to 2 feet close to shore, so even the small boats and kayaks can get after it.

Now for the tides: over at New Canal Station, the tidal coefficient’s running high today—starting at 77, bumping up to 84 by noon, and finishing at 90 by day’s end. That means fast-moving water and major current, a textbook recipe for fish to feed hard around the movement windows. Plan to target moving water at drains, points, and passes—those gamefish will be stacked wherever there’s bait being flushed.

Let’s talk about what’s biting. According to Louisiana Sportsman, just about everything’s turned on now that that first whisper of fall is in the air. Fish in the Buras-Venice corridor from the river’s mouth all the way up to Empire. Reports say redfish are unfazed by water clarity, but lately the river’s got that pretty marbled green-brown hue—perfect conditions. The redfish are thick and aggressive, with limits common—look for them prowling cane beds and current edges. Speckled trout are also chewing, stacking up along the outer bays and in river passes, especially as the tide falls. In addition, black drum, sheepshead, white bass, flounder, largemouth bass, and the odd jack crevalle are all fair play—one cast could mean anything.

Best baits? You can’t go wrong with a classic spinnerbait or Rat-L-Trap for the mixed bag bite. For dedicated trout and reds, soft plastics on a 3/8-ounce jig head—think Matrix Shad, Z-Man MinnowZ, or a Gulp! swimming mullet—have been putting plenty in the box. If you prefer a more natural approach, a few pounds of fresh bait shrimp will get you bites from drum, sheepshead, and bull reds. Down in Venice, flipping a Texas-rigged craw into Roseau cane or working a buzzbait along the shallow edges at daybreak has been producing serious bass and redfish action—September’s a prime time for both, as expert tips from national pros like Brent Chapman remind us.

Hot spots today:

- **South Pass & Main Pass near Venice:** Fish the rocks, drains, and cane islands for trout, reds, and the occasional flounder. Tide lines here are alive with bait and predators.

- **Empire to Ostrica Locks:** Focus on the first hour as the tide starts moving hard out—big trout and slot reds have been whacking jigs and shrimp under a popping cork.

- **Lake Borgne Shell Points:** If you’re after mixed bags, target the broken shell reefs along the lak

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Artificial Lure here with your September 19, 2025, fishing report from around the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans, bringing you the local line straight from the bayous to the seawalls.

We're kicking off with a gorgeous fall morning. Expect sunrise around 6:48 a.m. and sunset near 7:06 p.m. The sun shines for just over 12 and a half hours today, giving you plenty of light to work that bite. A strong tide is rolling in, with a tidal coefficient peaking at 84 midday and reaching as high as 90 toward evening according to Tides4Fishing, which means major water movement, heavy currents, and solid fish activity—especially near structure and inlets where bait gets pushed into predators’ strike zone.

Weather’s classic September—early fall bringing a slight cool front, likely mid-70s at dawn pushing low 80s by mid-afternoon, moderate cloud cover and a light breeze out of the east. Good news for anglers looking for clean water and active fish.

Lake Pontchartrain is still hot right now, especially along the New Canal seawall. Folks have been scoring blue catfish and "rat" redfish using a 3/8 oz jighead rigged with a sparkle beetle, a setup that continues to deliver solid strikes according to FishxScale’s recent trip. If you're chasing bigger reds and specks, target early morning, as those aggressive feeders push shallow with the tide.

Across coastal Louisiana, the bull reds are rampaging inshore—Louisiana Sportsman reports anglers are finding heavy, powerful redfish not far from shore, with plenty of opportunity for big fish action. These bruisers love live mullet, big shrimp, or cut bait on the bottom, but they'll hammer topwater plugs in low light or chomp on paddle tail soft plastics when the water's moving.

Shrimping season’s strong, but local shrimpers like Ray Mallett and Acy Cooper are still feeling pressure from imports. That means the local bait shops are stocked with fresh, real-deal Gulf shrimp—prime bait for specks, reds, and drum around the marshes and bayous. Don't be shy about tipping a jig with shrimp or fishing it under a popping cork for extra action.

Recent catches in Hackberry—just a short run west—include big snapper offshore, and specks, reds, and catfish inshore. If you want a little variety, the blue crab are steady if you’re planning a side pot for the crab dip.

WHAT'S BITING/WHAT TO USE

- Speckled trout: sparkle beetles, matrix shad, live shrimp under cork.

- Redfish: gold spoons, live mullet, cut bait, topwater lures at dawn.

- Catfish: chicken livers, stink bait, cut shad.

- Snapper (offshore): large jig, live or cut bait.

HOT SPOTS RIGHT NOW

- Seawall as you enter Lake Pontchartrain: structure plus current mean reds, trout, and cats are tight.

- Chef Menteur Pass: strong tidal flow, bait gets pushed into ambush points—great for slot reds and bigger specks.

- The marsh pockets just south of New Orleans east: falling tide pulls bait out, reds and flounder are waiting.

Tips for today: Fish that moving water! Focus on what th

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Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico New Orleans fishing report, Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

The day kicks off with sunrise at 6:46 a.m. and sunset rolling in at 7:01 p.m. Over twelve hours of light to make the most of the bite, and the solunar chart is showing fair activity for today—expect some extra fish movement around those dawn and dusk transitions. If you’re an early bird, there was a low tide at 4:00 a.m., and you’ll want to key in on the high at 4:57 p.m.; that afternoon push is looking like prime time for moving bait and hungry predators, thanks to a solid tidal coefficient of 59 out of 100—enough to churn up the marshes and ponds, and get baitfish moving, which always fires up the action according to Tides4Fishing.

Weather-wise, we’re seeing that classic late-September inshore combo—a bit humid, a decent southerly breeze, and temps riding high but not unbearable. Afternoon thunderstorms are always a maybe, so keep an eye to the sky and an extra poncho tucked in your bag. Water clarity is fair following some variable winds, and the temperature remains comfortable enough to find redfish tailing shallow and specks cruising over the reefs.

Fishing around New Orleans has been predictably productive. The last week saw solid bags of redfish and speckled trout coming out of Lake Borgne, the Rigolets, and the Biloxi Marsh. Anglers are reporting steady limits of reds, especially where marsh drains meet deeper ponds or bayou mouths, and specks are thick over oyster reefs and along current lines. Mixed in are nice sheepshead, hefty black drum, and a sprinkle of flounder for those pitching near structure.

Best baits and lures? It’s tough to beat live shrimp under a popping cork this time of year for specks and reds, but plastics are absolutely holding their own. Local guides swear by Matrix Shad paddle tails in lemonhead or shrimp creole colors, rigged tight to the bottom during slack water, then a tad higher as that incoming tide floods in. For topwater thrills at daybreak, a bone Super Spook Jr. or a classic Skitter Walk is a go-to along grass lines—expect bruiser reds to explode on a slow walk. If you’re fishing deeper around the bridges or passes, try a jighead tipped with Gulp swimming mullet or a soft plastic shrimp. Cracked crab or cut mullet remains king for black drum and sheepshead near pilings and bulkheads.

Recent catches have included limits of slot reds up to 27 inches, plenty of 14- to 19-inch specks, and bull reds sampled at the passes for those using heavier gear. A few flounder—never plentiful but always welcome—are being caught by anglers bouncing white curly tail grubs right along the bottom. Black drum in the 5- to 10-pound class are regulars around pilings.

For hot spots, don’t sleep on the Chef Menteur Pass—paddle tail plastics are producing consistently where bait is funneling in on the incoming tide. The bridges and shorelines along the Rigolets have been lights out for both specks and reds at first light.

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Artificial Lure here with your Sunday fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and the great city of New Orleans—September 14, 2025.

We’ve got **mild conditions** out on the water this morning, thanks to light northeast winds at 5 to 10 knots, and seas running about 2 feet. According to the National Weather Service, these conditions should stick around most of the day, with similar patterns overnight. So for those taking out a skiff or heading offshore, you can expect a gentle ride. The sunrise hit just after 6:40 AM, and sunset will be around 7:10 PM, giving us **plenty of daylight to wet a line**.

**The tides today:** We’re looking at a favorable incoming tide around the heart of the morning, peaking just after noon. That means prime feeding windows for inshore reds, specks, and flounder, especially in the marshes and at the mouths of bayous.

**Recent catches:** The talk on the docks is real positive. Inshore, the Lake Borgne and Chef Pass marsh edges are delivering steady action with limits of **speckled trout**—plenty between 15 and 20 inches—and a solid number of slot-size **redfish**. Anglers are seeing mixed bags, with some bonus **flounder** and the occasional **sheepshead** around structure. Offshore, the bluewater crews running out of Venice reported decent counts of **mangrove snapper**, steady **king mackerel**, and some hefty **bull reds** holding at wrecks and rigs. Bull reds are moving in thick as water temps nudge below 80°F, signaling that fall patterns are setting up.

Best producers this week have been **live shrimp** under corks for trout and reds, and **finger mullet** or cut pogies for bigger reds and flounder. Folks tossing soft plastics—especially Matrix Shad in lime/chartreuse and Deadly Dudley in plum/chartreuse—are seeing plenty of bites. If you’re after action on top, walking baits like the **MirrOlure Top Dog** at daybreak have been deadly in the shallows. Offshore, the snapper and kingfish crew are getting it done on cigar minnows, squid, and vertical jigging with bucktail jigs tipped with strip baits.

**Top spots** this weekend:

- The eastern marshes of **Lake Borgne** are seeing heavy schooling activity just off the deeper cuts.

- **Bayou Bienvenue** and its adjacent grass flats are loaded with schooling reds early.

- Out of **Venice**, hit the West Delta 27 and 29 rigs for mangrove snapper and king mackerel. The rigs near Southwest Pass are putting out some monster bull reds—make sure your tackle’s up for a fight!

With the tide coming in strong and the weather playing nice, you’ll want to keep a live well stocked, your tackle light, and your lures ready. Bait shops across St. Bernard and Plaquemines are reporting healthy stocks of fresh shrimp and mullet—grab some before you head out.

The forecast holds through the week, meaning **steady, predictable conditions**. Watch for afternoon pop-up showers, but the early bite should be reliable. As the water continues cooling down and the days shorten, expect the fishi

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Artificial Lure here with your fresh-off-the-water fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area, Saturday, September 13th, 2025.

We're kicking off the day with a classic late-summer pattern, and fall transition action is heating up from Delacroix marsh to the rigs south of Grand Isle. According to Louisiana Sportsman, September’s a transition month—specks and redfish are on the move, chased by cooler nights and the first hints of bait migration. Capt. Sean Thornton out of Delacroix reports solid numbers of mixed-size speckled trout, with keeper reds mixing in just outside the grass lines and in deeper passes.

Let's get into the details. Today’s sunrise was at 6:39 a.m., with sunset on deck for 7:15 p.m. That gives us over twelve and a half hours of daylight—plenty of time to wet a line. Tides are running strong: Tides4Fishing says we’re looking at a high tidal coefficient, starting at 77 this morning and pushing up to 90 by evening, which means plenty of water movement and active fish, especially on the outgoing tide late morning and around dusk.

Weatherwise, it’s classic southern Louisiana—mid-80s by afternoon, humidity making it feel just a notch stickier. Winds are steady southeast at 8-12 knots. No storms brewing but keep an eye out for fast-moving showers, especially late afternoon.

Now, onto the bite. This week, anglers are pulling in solid speckled trout—sizes ranging from 14 to 21 inches—with a few heavies over 24 inches reported off Bayou Bienvenue and near the MRGO rocks. Redfish action is lively, with both slot reds (16–27 inches) and a handful of rampaging bulls, especially around the deeper cuts and outer bays. Near Grand Isle, there's even talk of big jacks chasing mullet along the beaches, and the sheepshead bite has been a surprise bonus for some dock and rig hoppers.

Best baits and lures right now? For trout, you can’t go wrong with live shrimp under a popping cork, but artificial fans are doing just as well working Matrix Shad or Vudu shrimp in the Limbo Slice and Opening Night patterns. Topwater baits like Rapala Skitterwalks at sunrise are nailing aggressive fish in the shallows, especially on calmer mornings. For reds, gold spoons and soft-plastic paddle tails in green or root beer colors have been hot. Bull reds offshore? Try cut mullet or live pogies on a Carolina rig.

If you’re looking for absolute hot spots, circle Delacroix Point and Shell Beach as your inshore targets—these marshy edges are full of life. Offshore, the Four Bayous and near the Grand Isle bridges are producing consistent action, especially an hour before and after tide changes.

One notable catch this week comes from Maurice Terrebonne, who hauled in a monster speckled trout off Elmer’s Island on a Carolina rigged live pogie—solid proof live bait’s always in style.

A reminder for the weekenders: the shrimpers in southwest Louisiana are noticing smaller hauls, partly blaming industrial activity according to News from the States, but th

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Artificial Lure here, giving you the scoop for fishing in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico on this Friday, September 12th, 2025. It’s shaping up to be a classic late-summer Louisiana day, and y’all better believe the bite’s heating up as fall creeps in.

Sunrise hit at 6:38 AM, with sunset rolling in tonight at 7:13 PM. The tides are favorable—New Orleans area is working a solid mid-morning outgoing tide, peaking around 10 AM, so if you’re heading out, those moving waters early today are golden for most inshore species. According to the National Weather Service, winds are light northeast at 5–10 knots, seas around 2 feet, smooth inside and near the marsh edges, making for an easy and comfortable drift just the way locals like it. Storm chances are low today, but bring your slicker—late afternoon pop-up showers are always in play this time of year.

Now to the fun part: the fish! The word from Louisiana Sportsman is that bull redfish are rampaging the marshes and passes from Shell Beach to the Chandeleur Sound. These bruisers are pushing inshore, so if you want to tangle with a big red, now’s the time. Folks are landing plenty of reds in the 27–36 inch range, especially around the edges of the Biloxi Marsh and on the oyster beds off Hopedale. Slot reds, puppy drum, and a steady run of speckled trout are holding on the deeper cuts and outer grass lines. Night fishermen working near the bridges have reported solid flounder catches, and there’s still a few sheepshead and black drum mixed in around the pilings.

Best lures today: anything that mimics a mullet or shrimp is money. H&H Cocahoe Minnows in glow/chartreuse on 3/8 oz jigheads, Matrix Shad in “shrimp creole,” and classic gold spoons all drew bites this week. If you’re fishing the cleaner water on the rising tide, swim soft plastics slow; if it gets dirtier, swap to Gulp! swimming mullet or live shrimp under a popping cork. Bull reds have been hammering cut mullet and big menhaden chunks fished on the bottom near passes and channel mouths. For trout, live shrimp is king, but Berkley Gulp! and Vudu Shrimp under rattling corks are a close second.

A couple of hot spots if you want to put fish in the box:

- The mouth of the MRGO (Mississippi River Gulf Outlet) near the rocks is producing a mixed bag, especially for reds and trout on the edges of deeper water.

- Breton Sound rigs and the shell humps southeast of Black Bay are loaded with specks in the early morning, especially if you beat the boat traffic.

If you’ve got a kayak, the marsh drains off Delacroix and the Roseau cane edges near Pointe à la Hache are hard to beat for a mixed bag. Anchor up at an intersection with current, toss a popping cork, and hold on.

Current catch reports around the area show lots of limits on reds, good numbers of specks up to 20 inches, and plenty of black drum. Sabiki rigs fished off deeper piers are picking up white trout, with a few Spanish mackerel mixed in at the mouth of Lake Borgne. The bit

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Good mornin’, y’all, it’s Artificial Lure checking in with your up-to-the-minute Gulf of Mexico fishing report from down New Orleans way, September 10, 2025. Water’s got that early fall pulse, and folks have been making the most of it, from the passes to the marsh. Here’s what’s biting, where to cast, and how to put a bend in your rod today.

First up, let’s talk tides and sky. Down around Grand Isle, the tide is running big—a tidal coefficient starting at 106 and fading to 100 by sunset, so we’re seeing strong, moving water through the day. Those big swings stir up bait and turn the bite on, especially along shell points and around the cuts. Sun poked up at 6:53 a.m. this morning, and you’ll have daylight till about 7:24 p.m. Winds are laid back compared to earlier this week—expect east winds about 10 to 15 knots on open water, which means 2 to 3-foot chop. There’s still a chance for a morning shower or stray thunderhead, but things look to settle and turn dry by midweek. According to the National Weather Service, conditions are much improved from earlier squalls: perfect for anglers with a sturdy skiff.

Fish activity is heating up with those tides. Louisiana Sportsman notes September is a _transition month_, and that’s ringing true right now: the redfish are pushing into the shallows and smashing bait on the higher tides, with the best topwater action running early and late. Folks tossing gold spoons, chartreuse soft plastics, and live shrimp under popping corks in the marshes around Hopedale, Delacroix, and Shell Beach are seeing slot reds and a healthy mix of puppy drum. Capt. Sean Thornton, running Delacroix charters, says now’s the time for sight-casting to big bronze backs tailing in flooded grass—try the grass flats in the Biloxi Marsh for your personal best.

As the sun climbs, speckled trout have been holding in deeper current seams, especially near bridges and at the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Joey Gauthier—a local legend—points folks to the 24-Mile Bridge, where larger trout have been showing up, chasing mullet on the moving tide. Early is better: trout are hitting live shrimp, chartreuse and opening night plastics, and Bite-A-Bait topwaters at first light, then sliding deeper by mid-morning. There’s some action down the MRGO rocks as well, where popping corks and soft plastics deliver keeper trout mixed with an occasional flounder.

Offshore, it’s still snapper city. Zac Clarke out of Port Fourchon hauled in a huge red snapper on dead pogie thirty miles out—if you head offshore, focus on structure like The Aquarium, or any of the closer rigs off Empire and Belle Pass. Expect a mix of red snapper, mangrove snapper, and the odd cobia. Dead bait, big jigs, and slip rigs are doing most of the damage offshore.

Best baits right now:

- For reds and drum—can’t beat live or fresh dead shrimp under a popping cork, or Gulp! Swimming Mullet in new penny. Gold spoons are redfish killers, especially when there’s sun on the water.

- For specks

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