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"Sizzling Specks, Raging Reds, and Yellowfin Mania: Louisiana Fishing Report 05/14/2025"
Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with today's fishing report for May 14, 2025, around the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana waters.
It's shaping up to be another fantastic day on the water! This morning's sunrise was at 6:08 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to reel in some beauties.
The trout bite has been absolutely on fire this spring! According to what I've been hearing from guides in New Orleans, they've been seeing steady trout action through March, April, and into May, with many folks hitting their limits without breaking a sweat. This trend has continued into mid-May, so get out there while it's hot!
Big news for red snapper enthusiasts - Alabama's season opens next week on May 23rd and runs daily until June 30th. Then they'll switch to weekend fishing. Here in Louisiana, our red snapper season is still going strong, with a generous daily creel limit of four fish per person (16 inches minimum total length). Just remember to have your Louisiana Basic and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses plus your Recreational Offshore Landing Permit before heading out.
Some impressive catches recently include a monster 78-pound catfish caught just last week using skipjack for bait in the backwaters. The yellowfin tuna are also running close to shore right now, and wahoo are starting to show up too - always an exciting time when the wahoo arrive!
For you bait folks, live shrimp and croakers are working wonders for the specks, while cut mullet and menhaden are your best bet for redfish. If you're throwing artificials like yours truly, I'd recommend gold spoons, Gulp! shrimp under a popping cork, or a trusty jighead with a Matrix Shad in the morning.
Hot spots this week include the rigs out of Venice for those yellowfin, the Cocodrie area for speckled trout (several folks have been limiting out there), and Lake Catherine for some nice redfish action. The Delacroix area is also heating up for redfish in the shallow ponds.
Tide is running high in the morning with a mid-day fall, so plan accordingly. The weather's looking mighty fine with light southeast winds at 5-10 knots and temps in the low 80s - perfect fishing weather!
Don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water. The fish are biting, and it's a great time to be on Louisiana water.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full ice chests to all y'all!
It's shaping up to be another fantastic day on the water! This morning's sunrise was at 6:08 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to reel in some beauties.
The trout bite has been absolutely on fire this spring! According to what I've been hearing from guides in New Orleans, they've been seeing steady trout action through March, April, and into May, with many folks hitting their limits without breaking a sweat. This trend has continued into mid-May, so get out there while it's hot!
Big news for red snapper enthusiasts - Alabama's season opens next week on May 23rd and runs daily until June 30th. Then they'll switch to weekend fishing. Here in Louisiana, our red snapper season is still going strong, with a generous daily creel limit of four fish per person (16 inches minimum total length). Just remember to have your Louisiana Basic and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses plus your Recreational Offshore Landing Permit before heading out.
Some impressive catches recently include a monster 78-pound catfish caught just last week using skipjack for bait in the backwaters. The yellowfin tuna are also running close to shore right now, and wahoo are starting to show up too - always an exciting time when the wahoo arrive!
For you bait folks, live shrimp and croakers are working wonders for the specks, while cut mullet and menhaden are your best bet for redfish. If you're throwing artificials like yours truly, I'd recommend gold spoons, Gulp! shrimp under a popping cork, or a trusty jighead with a Matrix Shad in the morning.
Hot spots this week include the rigs out of Venice for those yellowfin, the Cocodrie area for speckled trout (several folks have been limiting out there), and Lake Catherine for some nice redfish action. The Delacroix area is also heating up for redfish in the shallow ponds.
Tide is running high in the morning with a mid-day fall, so plan accordingly. The weather's looking mighty fine with light southeast winds at 5-10 knots and temps in the low 80s - perfect fishing weather!
Don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water. The fish are biting, and it's a great time to be on Louisiana water.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full ice chests to all y'all!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with today's fishing report for May 14, 2025, around the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana waters.
It's shaping up to be another fantastic day on the water! This morning's sunrise was at 6:08 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to reel in some beauties.
The trout bite has been absolutely on fire this spring! According to what I've been hearing from guides in New Orleans, they've been seeing steady trout action through March, April, and into May, with many folks hitting their limits without breaking a sweat. This trend has continued into mid-May, so get out there while it's hot!
Big news for red snapper enthusiasts - Alabama's season opens next week on May 23rd and runs daily until June 30th. Then they'll switch to weekend fishing. Here in Louisiana, our red snapper season is still going strong, with a generous daily creel limit of four fish per person (16 inches minimum total length). Just remember to have your Louisiana Basic and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses plus your Recreational Offshore Landing Permit before heading out.
Some impressive catches recently include a monster 78-pound catfish caught just last week using skipjack for bait in the backwaters. The yellowfin tuna are also running close to shore right now, and wahoo are starting to show up too - always an exciting time when the wahoo arrive!
For you bait folks, live shrimp and croakers are working wonders for the specks, while cut mullet and menhaden are your best bet for redfish. If you're throwing artificials like yours truly, I'd recommend gold spoons, Gulp! shrimp under a popping cork, or a trusty jighead with a Matrix Shad in the morning.
Hot spots this week include the rigs out of Venice for those yellowfin, the Cocodrie area for speckled trout (several folks have been limiting out there), and Lake Catherine for some nice redfish action. The Delacroix area is also heating up for redfish in the shallow ponds.
Tide is running high in the morning with a mid-day fall, so plan accordingly. The weather's looking mighty fine with light southeast winds at 5-10 knots and temps in the low 80s - perfect fishing weather!
Don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water. The fish are biting, and it's a great time to be on Louisiana water.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full ice chests to all y'all!
It's shaping up to be another fantastic day on the water! This morning's sunrise was at 6:08 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight hours to reel in some beauties.
The trout bite has been absolutely on fire this spring! According to what I've been hearing from guides in New Orleans, they've been seeing steady trout action through March, April, and into May, with many folks hitting their limits without breaking a sweat. This trend has continued into mid-May, so get out there while it's hot!
Big news for red snapper enthusiasts - Alabama's season opens next week on May 23rd and runs daily until June 30th. Then they'll switch to weekend fishing. Here in Louisiana, our red snapper season is still going strong, with a generous daily creel limit of four fish per person (16 inches minimum total length). Just remember to have your Louisiana Basic and Saltwater Recreational Fishing Licenses plus your Recreational Offshore Landing Permit before heading out.
Some impressive catches recently include a monster 78-pound catfish caught just last week using skipjack for bait in the backwaters. The yellowfin tuna are also running close to shore right now, and wahoo are starting to show up too - always an exciting time when the wahoo arrive!
For you bait folks, live shrimp and croakers are working wonders for the specks, while cut mullet and menhaden are your best bet for redfish. If you're throwing artificials like yours truly, I'd recommend gold spoons, Gulp! shrimp under a popping cork, or a trusty jighead with a Matrix Shad in the morning.
Hot spots this week include the rigs out of Venice for those yellowfin, the Cocodrie area for speckled trout (several folks have been limiting out there), and Lake Catherine for some nice redfish action. The Delacroix area is also heating up for redfish in the shallow ponds.
Tide is running high in the morning with a mid-day fall, so plan accordingly. The weather's looking mighty fine with light southeast winds at 5-10 knots and temps in the low 80s - perfect fishing weather!
Don't forget your sunscreen and plenty of water. The fish are biting, and it's a great time to be on Louisiana water.
This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and full ice chests to all y'all!