New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Today

Good mornin' anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for Saturday, May 17th, 2025, covering the waters in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico.

We're lookin' at another beautiful day on the water with clear skies and light winds making for ideal casting conditions. Sunrise was at 6:05 AM and we'll see sunset around 7:48 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight to get after them fish. The tide's running moderate today with a falling cycle through mid-morning, which should create some nice current along the marsh edges where them predators love to ambush bait.

The speckled trout bite has been absolutely on fire this past week! Anglers have been limiting out in Lake Borgne and the outer bays of the Biloxi Marsh. Most folks are pulling in solid 1-2 pounders, with some real gators pushing 3 pounds for those willing to put in the time. These trout are hammering live shrimp under popping corks, but don't overlook them pearl-colored soft plastics on a 1/4 ounce jighead if you're working artificial.

Redfish action remains strong, especially along grass edges and oyster reefs. We been seeing plenty of slot-sized reds, though if you venture out to the deeper passes, them bull reds have been showing up to give your drag a real workout. Gold spoons and cut mullet have been the ticket for the redfish crowd.

Sheephead are filtering back into the area from their spawning grounds, making for a nice mixed-bag opportunity around structure. Them sheepies love fiddler crabs or fresh shrimp on a small hook.

For you offshore folks, the action's heating up too. The transition to summer patterns is well underway, and boats making the run to the deeper rigs are finding tuna and some early season mahi starting to show.

Hot spots this weekend: I'd be hitting the eastern shoreline of Lake Borgne early for them trout, then as the day warms up, slide over to the islands of the Biloxi Marsh. The Shell Beach area has been particularly productive, and don't overlook the structures around the MRGO rocks if you're looking for some variety in your catch.

For you folks wanting to stay closer to the dock, the trestles in Lake Pontchartrain have been giving up some decent trout on the tide changes.

Remember to bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and keep them fish on ice. Nothing ruins a good catch like improper handling in this heat we're getting.

This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!

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Howdy there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for May 16, 2025, covering the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico waters.

Weather's looking mighty fine today with clear skies and a gentle breeze from the southeast at about 8 mph. Perfect conditions to get out on the water! Sunrise was at 6:00 AM, and we can expect sunset around 7:55 PM. Tides are running moderately today with a high tide mid-morning and another this evening, creating some excellent feeding periods.

Let me tell you, the fishing has been absolutely fantastic lately! Speckled trout have been on a phenomenal bite this past week. Many anglers have been reporting limits of these silvery beauties, especially during the early morning hours. The trout seem to be favoring deeper channels and moving into the shallows during high tide.

Redfish action continues to be steady, though not quite as hot as we'd typically expect for this season. They're still out there, just being a bit more selective than usual. Black drum have been making a good showing too, particularly around structure and oyster beds.

Offshore, the action is heating up nicely! Mahi-mahi and yellowfin tuna have been providing some thrilling fights for those venturing into the deeper Gulf waters.

For bait, live shrimp and mullet remain the top producers, especially for redfish. If you're heading out with artificial lures, soft plastic curly tail jigs in chartreuse and white have been working wonders. Topwater plugs are bringing explosive strikes in the early morning and late evening. For the trout specifically, Mirrolures and similar crankbaits have been the ticket – they just can't seem to resist them!

As for hot spots, Lake Pontchartrain bridges have been producing consistently good catches of trout and reds. The marshes around Shell Beach are absolutely cooking with redfish activity. If you're heading offshore, the rigs about 20 miles out are holding some nice concentrations of pelagics.

Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen – it's getting warm out there, folks! Also, don't forget to check your safety equipment before heading out.

That's all for today's report. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and good fishing to y'all!

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you today’s fishing report for the waters in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico, May 14, 2025.

We kicked off the morning with calm weather and clear skies, with sunrise at 6:07 AM and expecting sunset around 7:46 PM. Winds are light, making for smooth drifting and ideal casting conditions. Water temps have been warming steadily, and with a moderate falling tide through much of the morning, there was a stronger current to work baits along the edges of the marshes and cuts—always a good time for predator activity.

The speckled trout bite continues to be lights out, with anglers limiting out in Lake Borgne and along the outer bays. Folks are pulling in solid numbers of 1-2 pound trout, with a few pushing three pounds for those putting in the time. Redfish action is still strong, especially for those working the grass edges and oyster reefs. Most reds are running slot size, though there are enough bulls showing up out in the deeper passes to keep things exciting. Sheephead are also starting to move back in from the spawning grounds, mixing in with the mixed bag catches along pilings and rocks[2][3].

For those heading out further, the bluewater bite is heating up. Reports of yellowfin tuna are coming in from the rigs southeast of Venice, with boats getting on quality fish using chunk bait and topwater plugs when the opportunity presents itself[5]. Snapper season is open, and the close rigs and reefs are giving up limits of red snapper—remember to check the latest regulations before heading out[4].

Best baits for today have been live shrimp under a popping cork for trout and slot reds, while gold spoons and soft plastics in chartreuse have done well for those working the marshes. Out at the rocks and bridges, dead shrimp or crab pieces are bringing in sheephead and drum. For the bluewater guys, chunking with pogies and trolling large diving lures have been the ticket for tuna.

Top local hot spots include the east side of Lake Borgne for trout and reds, and the Biloxi Marsh outer islands if you want some solitude and bigger fish. For the more adventurous, the rigs out of Venice are delivering tuna, snapper, and an occasional cobia.

All in all, it’s a fantastic time to be fishing in southeast Louisiana. Tight lines and see y’all on the water[2][3][5]!

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Hello there, fellow anglers I'm Artificial Lure, and I'm here to bring you the latest fishing report for New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico as of today, May 12, 2025.

First off, let's talk about the weather and tidal conditions. Today, we've got a high pressure system bringing clear skies and moderate winds out of the east at about 10 mph. This should make for some pretty pleasant fishing conditions. Sunrise was at about 6:00 AM, and we can expect sunset around 7:50 PM. Tides have been fairly moderate, with a gentle rise and fall throughout the day, which should help keep the fish active.

Inshore fishing has been absolutely on fire lately. Redfish, Speckled Trout, and Black Drum are all actively feeding, making for some thrilling catches in the bayous and marshes. Over the past week, we've seen some big trout coming in, with several trips reporting catches of these fine fish. As for Redfish, they're a bit slower than expected for this time of year, but they're still out there waiting to be caught.

For bait, live shrimp and mullet have been doing well, especially for the reds. When it comes to lures, soft plastic curly tail jigs and topwater plugs have been producing some fantastic action for both trout and redfish. If you're looking to target trout specifically, try using some mirrolure or similar crankbaits; they seem to be favored by these feisty fish.

Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the marshes around Slidell and some of the nearshore reefs in Lake Borgne. These areas have been yielding some great catches of both trout and redfish. Another spot worth mentioning is the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet (MR-GO), where you can find a nice mix of species including Black Drum and occasionally some bigger predators like sharks.

Offshore, the news is just as exciting. Anglers have been having a blast catching Mahi-Mahi and Tuna on the deeper waters of the Gulf. Rig up with some lures that mimic baitfish, like spoons or skirted trolling lures, and you should be in for a treat.

In summary, this is a great time to get out on the water. With favorable weather and tidal conditions, combined with some fantastic fish activity, you'll be in for a real treat fishing in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. Remember to bring your sunscreen, your favorite rod, and a bit of luck. Happy fishing

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Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, May 11th, 2025 fishing report for the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico waters. The sun’s coming up at 6:07 am and setting at 7:46 pm, giving us a solid window to make the most of what’s shaping up to be another action-packed day.

Today we’re beginning with light winds and warm temps in the mid-70s climbing to the low 80s by the afternoon. Skies are partly cloudy, and there’s a light breeze out of the southeast—just enough to keep things comfortable and the water moving. The tidal swing is moderate, with a high tide around mid-morning, which usually gets those inshore fish feeding aggressively.

The inshore bite around the marshes and bayous has been strong all week, with Redfish leading the charge. Anglers have been pulling in solid reds, many slot-sized and a few brutes over the slot in shallow water. Speckled Trout action is heating up too—good numbers of trout over 20 inches are coming from deeper cuts and channels, while schools of smaller trout are stacked in the passes. Black Drum have also been hitting well, especially on the edges where oyster reefs drop off into deeper holes.

Offshore, the bluewater bite has turned on with Mahi-Mahi and Tuna both making appearances for boats running out past the rigs. The fish are actively chasing bait balls, so if you’re heading that way, bring your heavier gear and be ready for some fast action.

Best bait and lures this week—live shrimp and market bait are always a go-to for Redfish and Drum, but the locals have been scoring big with artificial paddle-tail soft plastics in chartreuse or white, especially during moving tides. Topwater plugs just after sunrise have been deadly on the trout near grass lines and points. For offshore, trolling with skirted ballyhoo or chugging topwater poppers has been pulling in solid Mahi and even a few blackfin Tuna.

For hot spots, you can’t go wrong with the marsh edges around Delacroix and Hopedale for inshore species. Look for moving water and bait activity for best results. If you’re looking offshore, try the South Pass rigs or out toward the Midnight Lump for your shot at big game.

All in all, fish are active, the bite is good, and the conditions are ripe for a stellar day on the water. Grab your gear, pack some patience, and get after it. Tight lines, y’all!

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Howdy, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, May 10th, 2025 fishing report for the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.

The fishing has been absolutely on fire lately, with this beautiful spring weather we're having. Today's sunrise was at about 6:15 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:40 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get your lines wet.

Weather-wise, we're seeing temperatures in the mid-70s this morning, climbing to the mid-80s by afternoon with a light southeastern breeze at 5-10 knots. The water clarity is good to excellent in most areas, and the tides are running about normal with a high tide mid-morning and another this evening.

Folks have been reporting excellent catches all week. The redfish bite has been particularly strong on the flats, with many anglers bringing in slot-sized to over-slot reds. These copper beauties have been hitting gold spoons, spinner baits, and popping corks with shrimp. If you're looking for some bull reds, try using cut mullet or cracked blue crab.

Speckled trout fishing has also been heating up, with good numbers of smaller trout in deeper water and some real gators over 20 inches being caught along the edges of the marsh grass. For these specks, live shrimp under a popping cork is always a winner, but soft plastics in chartreuse or glow have been producing as well.

Black drum are still hanging around in good numbers, and they're suckers for fresh shrimp or crab on a Carolina rig.

For you offshore folks, the tuna bite has been steady, and we're starting to see more mahi-mahi showing up as the water warms. Ballyhoo and flying fish imitations have been the ticket for the dolphin.

As for hot spots, check out Lake Pontchartrain's Trestle Bridge for some nice trout action, or head over to the MRGO rocks for redfish. The marsh areas around Delacroix have been producing consistently as well. If you're looking to go a bit further out, The Midnight Lump and nearby rigs have been giving up some yellowfin.

Remember y'all, keep what you need and release the rest. The fishing has been so good lately that limiting out hasn't been a problem for most folks, but conservation ensures we'll have these fisheries for years to come.

That's it for today's report. Tight lines, stay safe on the water, and as we say down here, laissez les bon temps rouler! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow's report.

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Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday, May 9th, 2025 fishing report for the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.

The fishing has been absolutely on fire this past week! Water temperatures are climbing nicely as we move deeper into spring, and the fish are responding enthusiastically.

Redfish action continues to be steady, though not quite as hot as we'd typically expect for this season. The trout bite, however, has been phenomenal! Many anglers are reporting impressive catches of larger-than-average speckled trout, particularly in the early mornings. Black drum have also been making a strong showing in our inshore waters.

For those looking to head offshore, the pelagic action is heating up. We're seeing good numbers of mahi-mahi moving in, and the tuna bite has been consistent for those willing to make the journey out.

Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide around mid-morning today with a moderate outgoing tide through the afternoon. This movement should trigger some good feeding activity, especially along the marsh edges as water drains out.

Weather conditions are favorable with light southeast winds around 5-8 knots and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 6:08 AM, and sunset will be at 7:42 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

As for bait and lures, live shrimp continues to be the go-to for inshore species. If you're targeting trout, try suspending those shrimp under a popping cork. For the redfish, I'd recommend gold spoons or soft plastics in darker colors like black and gold or purple and chartreuse. Gulp! Shrimp in new penny color has been particularly effective lately.

For those heading offshore, ballyhoo and squid have been producing well for the pelagic species. Don't forget those diving plugs in blue/white and pink/white combinations.

Hot spots this week include the marshes around Lake Borgne and the Biloxi Marsh for redfish and trout. The MRGO rocks have been consistently productive for both species as well. If you're looking for some serious action with the bull reds, check out the waters around the Chandeleur Islands.

For offshore enthusiasts, the rigs starting about 20 miles out have been holding good numbers of fish. The lumps south of Venice are also worth checking out if you're after the bigger pelagics.

Remember folks, be safe out there, keep what you'll eat, and release the rest for another day. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!

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Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for Wednesday, May 7th, covering the waters in and around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico.

We greeted the day with a soft sunrise around 6:11 AM, and you can expect sunset to roll in just after 7:40 PM. Today’s weather stays classic spring—mild in the morning with some cloud cover, a light breeze turning up by midday, and highs topping out in the upper 70s. A little chop on the water, but nothing to keep you off the bite.

The tide’s been on the move all morning, with a strong incoming push that’s really turned on inshore activity, especially through late morning into mid-afternoon. These conditions are perfect for finding hungry fish along marsh edges, cuts, and drains. Speckled trout have been thick in the passes and deeper bayous, running larger than usual this week. Redfish are a bit spotty, but when you find them, they’re quality fish.

Reports from the last few days show anglers landing solid stringers of speckled trout and slot reds, with some nice black drum mixed in for good measure. Offshore, the bluewater crowd is celebrating steady action on mahi-mahi and a few football-sized yellowfin tuna just beyond the rigs.

If you’re looking to join the fun, tie on a chartreuse or opening night soft plastic under a popping cork for trout—these have been absolute killers lately, especially during a moving tide. For redfish, gold spoons and live shrimp under a cork have outperformed everything else near the grass and broken marsh. Offshore, trolling ballyhoo and bright skirted jigs are putting fish in the box.

Hot spots today include Shell Beach for easy trout limits, and the south side of Lake Borgne if you want to tangle with reds. Down in Lafitte, work the cuts near Bayou Perot for mixed bags—if you’ve got a little patience, this spot has been red-hot as the tide dumps out.

In summary, spring fishing is firing on all cylinders. Whether you’re after specks, reds, drum, or heading offshore for a shot at mahi and tuna, today’s conditions are about as good as it gets. Grab your license, pack plenty of water, and make sure you’ve got those popping corks and soft plastics ready.

That’s it for today’s report. Tight lines and good luck out there from Artificial Lure—see you on the water!

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Howdy, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your May 5th, 2025 fishing report for the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.

Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be another fine day on the water! The sun rose this morning at around 6:15 AM, and we're looking at a sunset later tonight at about 7:40 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to reel in some beauties.

The tides are running pretty typical today - we've got a falling tide through mid-morning, then a nice incoming push starting around noon. That transition's gonna be your sweet spot, especially in the marsh areas.

Weather-wise, we're seeing temperatures in the low 80s with a light southeasterly breeze around 5-8 knots. Water clarity is good to excellent in most spots after those winds settled down from last week.

Fishing's been on fire lately! The redfish bite has been a bit slower than usual for this time of year, but the trout are making up for it with some monster catches reported over the weekend. Folks been hauling in speckled trout in good numbers, with many on the larger side. Black drum are also showing up consistently.

For you marsh anglers, I'd recommend hitting Lake Pontchartrain's eastern edges or the Biloxi Marsh area. Gold spoons and soft plastics in chartreuse or glow have been doing the trick for reds. For trout, you can't go wrong with popping corks rigged with shrimp about 18 inches below.

If you're heading offshore, the tuna bite has been steady about 40 miles out. Mahis are starting to show up as well, giving folks some variety in their coolers.

Best baits right now? Live shrimp is always money in the bank, but if you're going artificial, gulp shrimp in new penny color or Matrix Shad in shrimp creole have been hot tickets. For topwater action, early morning with a Skitterwalk or She Dog has been producing explosive strikes.

Hot spots to try today: The MRGO rocks have been yielding good numbers of trout, while Lafitte's back bays are holding some beautiful redfish in the 5-8 pound range. For a real treat, try Shell Beach or Hopedale where guides have been putting clients on limits almost daily.

Remember y'all, the fish are there – they just ain't gonna jump in the boat! Get out there and tight lines to all of you!

This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow. As we like to say down here, laissez les bon temps (et les poissons) rouler!

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Artificial Lure here with your May 4th, 2025 fishing report for the New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.

Folks, we're looking at another beautiful day on the water! The sunrise lit up the sky at 6:12 AM, and we'll have plenty of daylight until sunset at 7:38 PM. The weather's cooperating nicely with temperatures in the low 80s and a light easterly breeze at 5-7 knots. Water clarity is good with visibility around 3-4 feet in most areas.

Tide's coming in until about 1:30 PM, then we'll see it falling through the evening. That incoming tide has been pushing some nice fish into the marshes, so plan accordingly.

The redfish bite is absolutely on fire right now! Anglers have been limiting out in the marsh areas, with some nice bull reds in the 24-30 inch range. These copper beauties are hitting gold spoons and popping corks with shrimp about 18 inches below. If you're using artificial, those new penny-colored gulp shrimp are doing the trick.

Speckled trout are showing up in decent numbers too, especially around structure and oyster beds. They're not quite as active as the reds, but if you find 'em, you can put together a nice mess of fish. Live shrimp under a popping cork is your best bet, but DOA shrimp in natural colors are working well too if you can't get live bait.

Black drum are sticking around and providing some good action, especially for folks fishing with dead shrimp or crab chunks on the bottom.

For those heading offshore, the red snapper season just opened up on May 1st with a generous four-fish daily limit per person. The minimum length is still 16 inches, and the season will remain open seven days a week until we approach our state allocation. Based on last year's extended season, we might be in for a long stretch of snapper fishing.

Hot spots this week: Chef Pass has been producing well for speckled trout. The marsh ponds off Bayou Bienvenue are loaded with redfish. And if you're headed offshore, the rigs about 30 miles out are holding plenty of snapper.

For you early birds, the first light topwater bite has been excellent. Those bone-colored Spook Juniors are getting crushed!

Remember to stay hydrated out there and keep your catch on ice. The fish are biting, so get out there and take advantage of these prime conditions!

This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines, y'all!

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