New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checkin’ in from the east side of New Orleans, where the marsh meets the Gulf and the trout still tell the truth if you listen close.Tides4Fishing’s New Canal Station table shows a classic winter **single tide** pattern on Lake Pontchartrain right now, with a modest morning rise and an evening fall, not a huge swing but just enough current to stack bait along the edges of the bridges and passes. Around Paris Road Bridge, Tides4Fishing notes sunrise right around **6:45–7:00 a.m.** this time of year and sunset just after **6:20 p.m.**, so that first light window is your money time.Weather-wise, local marine forecasts call for a cool, stable high-pressure morning, light **northerly to northeast winds** and dry air—classic December speck and redfish weather. Skies are mostly clear, so expect a bright morning once the sun’s up; that pushes fish tight to shadow lines and deeper cuts by mid‑day.Fish activity’s been solid. Guides and locals around Shell Beach, Hopedale, and Delacroix have been reporting **good boxes of speckled trout** with a mix of keeper and schoolie fish, plus steady **slot redfish** in the ponds and along the rocks. Lake Borgne and the eastern edges of Pontchartrain have given up **sheepshead and a few drum** around hard structure when the tide ticks along. Numbers aren’t summer‑crazy, but limits of trout and 5–10 redfish per boat have been common on calmer days.Best lures right now: - **Soft plastics** on 1/4 oz jigheads—Matrix Shad, Saltwater Assassin, anything in opening night, avocado, or glow/chartreuse. - **Popping corks** with a 18–24" leader over shell or along shorelines for trout. - For reds, **gold spoons**, spinnerbaits with white or chartreuse trailers, and 3" paddle tails in dark colors for that slightly dingy winter water.Best bait: - **Live shrimp** is still king when you can find it; fish it under a cork over shell or around pilings. - **Dead shrimp** tipped on jigheads or small hooks around bridges, rigs, and rock piles is producing sheepshead and drum. - **Live or cut mullet** and **market shrimp on bottom** will find those lazy winter reds on the ledges.Couple of hot spots if you’re launching local: - **Paris Road Bridge / Intracoastal junction**: Work the down‑current side of the bridge pilings at moving tide with plastics on jigheads; let them swing naturally. Sheepshead and drum tight to concrete, trout a touch off the structure. - **The Rigolets and nearby passes**: Focus on current seams and drop‑offs with soft plastics and live shrimp. Let the boat sit down‑current and cast up into the flow. That’s been one of the more consistent speck bites. - Closer in, the **MRGO rocks and Shell Beach area** are still holding reds along the rocks and trout in deeper bends; slow‑roll paddle tails just off the bottom.If you’re headed toward the outer bays on a calm day, bring a few **silver or green bait‑style hard baits** and heavier jigheads; there’ve been scattered reports of **bull reds** and the odd **black drum** along deeper Gulf‑side channels.That’s the word from the marsh, y’all. This is Artificial Lure—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your southeast Louisiana salt report from the New Orleans side of the Gulf.We’re sliding into that classic early-winter pattern. According to NOAA’s New Canal Station tide predictions, we’ve got a solid morning high followed by a steady fall through midday, which is perfect for feeding redfish and trout along drains and bayou mouths. Tides4Fishing’s Paris Road Bridge chart shows moving water most of the day, so you’ll have current to work with from the ICW out toward Lake Borgne.Weather-wise, the National Weather Service marine forecast for Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound calls for cool temps, light to moderate north to northeast winds and relatively low seas – chilly at the dock, but once that sun pops up it’s comfortable layering weather, prime for specks on the inside waters. Sunrise around the south shore is just before 7 a.m., with sunset a little after 5 p.m., giving you tight prime-time windows at first and last light.Bite’s been good. Louisiana Sportsman’s recent coastal reports say speckled trout are stacked on the bridges and reef edges in Pontchartrain and along current-swept shell in Borgne and Black Bay. Limits have been coming on 12–18 inch schoolies with some 20-plus inch fish mixed in. In a typical trip right now you can expect a couple dozen keeper specks if you stay on clean water and moving tide. Reds are thick in the marsh: plenty of 16–24 inch slot fish with the odd bull roaming outside passes and along shorelines when the water’s clear.Best baits: under a popping cork, it’s hard to beat live shrimp or a cocaho minnow on a 1/4-ounce jighead. For artificials, local guides have been leaning on Matrix Shad and similar paddle tails in opening night, green hornet and shrimp imitations. New shrimp imitations like the Vudu-style Mambo Shrimp that Louisiana Sportsman has been featuring are getting inhaled when worked slow along the bottom. Early, throw topwaters like a She Dog or Spook Jr. over shell and along shorelines for trout and bonus reds; once the sun gets up, switch to plastics or live bait under a cork. Gold spoons and spinnerbaits are money for sight-feeding reds on the flats.A couple hotspots to circle today:• Paris Road Bridge and the ICW cuts toward Lake Borgne – good moving water, trout on the drops, reds in the nearby marsh ponds and drains. • Shell Beach out toward the MRGO rocks and Hopedale marsh – consistent reports of mixed boxes of specks, reds and a few drum when the water’s got some green to it.Fish your drains two hours on either side of the falling tide. Set up downcurrent, let that cork or jig swing naturally, and don’t be scared to bump to lighter leader if the water’s clear. It’s a “grind and move” kind of day, but if you hop around and trust the tide, you’ll bend the rod plenty.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more Gulf Coast fishing talk. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Specks and reds are waking up around New Orleans this morning, and if you time the moving water you can still put together a box even with the winter swings. Light north breeze, cool temps, and mixed clouds have the marsh draining just enough to line those fish up on the edges.## Tide, sun, and weatherWe’re on a modest fall-and-rise pattern: low water mid to late morning, then a slow climb through the afternoon, so that dropping water right after daylight is the window to key on drains and points. Sunrise is right around seven o’clock with sunset just after five, which means a short feeding day and a strong push at first light and again late. Cooler, dry air behind recent fronts has the water clearing; that clarity is helping artificial baits and making fish a little line-shy in the ponds.## What’s biting and howSpeckled trout have been steady on the outer edges of Lake Borgne and along deeper shell in the MRGO and around Shell Beach, with most folks reporting good numbers of schoolies and a few solid keepers mixed in. Redfish are thick in the inside marsh – think bayou mouths, cuts off the Intracoastal, and broken ponds – with plenty of slot fish and the occasional bull cruising the deeper bayous. Flounder are still popping up as bycatch at the mouths of ditches and along hard-bottom shorelines when you keep a bait dragging slow on the bottom.## Lures, bait, and tacticsEarly, work topwater or suspending twitchbaits for trout along riprap and shell; once the sun gets up, switch to 3–4 inch soft plastics on light jigheads or under a popping cork in 3–5 feet. For reds, gold or copper spoons, spinnerbaits with white or chartreuse plastics, and weedless paddletails pitched tight to grass and drains are doing damage. If you’re soaking bait, live or dead shrimp under a cork for trout and slot reds, and cut mullet or crab on the bottom for bulls around deeper bends and channel edges.## Recent action and hotspotsReports from local guides and marinas have most recent catches coming as mixed boxes: two to three dozen trout for a three- or four-angler crew on good days, plus a handful of reds and the odd flounder or drum. Hot right now: the Shell Beach area – Breton Sound side, MRGO rocks, and nearby rigs – for trout and bonus reds when the tide’s moving. Closer to town, the Rigolets and Lake Pontchartrain bridges are worth a look for trout on the pilings and reds on the leeward banks, especially when the wind stacks bait on one side.Thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure, your local Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.Let's start with the tides and conditions. We're looking at some solid tidal movement this morning. The sun came up around 6:38 AM and we've got about eleven hours of daylight before sunset around 5 PM. Water's in great shape with a waxing gibbous moon, and we're seeing major bite times hitting from around 7:30 to 9:30 AM this morning—perfect window to get out there.Now, here's what's been firing up in our marshes and coastal waters. Speckled trout have been stacking thick along oyster reefs and bridge pylons, especially in Lake Pontchartrain. Get out there at first light with topwater lures—they absolutely crush them in that early morning bite. Once the sun climbs higher, switch over to soft plastics rigged under a popping cork. Redfish are cruising those marsh edges hard right now, and they're responding great to falling tides. Gold spoons and live shrimp near points are producing solid action. If you're feeling adventurous, head toward Grand Isle or Venice where the bulls are hanging around the jetties—bring cut mullet or crab for that deeper bite.Flounder are hanging in current-swept pockets, so slow-roll your paddle tails along the bottom. Blue catfish are active too in those deeper river bends on cut bait.For hot spots, you can't beat Chef Menteur Pass—it's about sixteen miles out and loaded with structure. Also check out Barataria Waterway near Lafitte. Both spots give you access to multiple species.Get your gear together before you leave the dock, folks. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Wednesday Morning Fishing Report - Gulf Coast and New OrleansHey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday morning fishing report for December 3rd, 2025.**Tidal Conditions**We're looking at some solid tidal movement today around the New Orleans area. The tide is currently falling, which is excellent news for targeting redfish and speckled trout along those marsh edges and drains. Your best window is going to be within two hours before and after the falling tide—position yourself down-current and let your bait sweep naturally through those funnels for aggressive strikes.**Sunrise and Sunset**Sun's coming up around 6:44 AM this morning, setting around 5:02 PM. Early morning is prime time, so get on the water at first light. That's when the trout are most active along those oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain.**What's Biting**December is heating up for some serious variety out here. Speckled trout are stacking tight around oyster reefs and structure—work early morning topwaters, then switch to soft plastics under a popping cork as the sun climbs. Redfish are cruising those marsh edges on the falling tide, and we're seeing some hefty bull reds around the jetties near Grand Isle and Venice. Blue catfish are active in the deeper river bends, and flounder are holding around current-swept pockets along the coast.**Best Baits and Lures**For trout, topwater plugs in the early morning can't be beat. Gold spoons are money for redfish near those marsh points, and live shrimp under a popping cork produces consistently. Cut mullet and crab work great for the bigger reds at the jetties. Down in the freshwater areas like the Atchafalaya spillways, crankbaits on windblown banks are producing largemouth bass.**Hot Spots**If you're hitting Lake Pontchartrain, focus on those oyster reefs and bridge pilings early. For redfish action, head to the marsh drains and look for that falling tide—you'll find aggressive fish positioning down-current. Grand Isle and Venice jetties are your ticket for bull reds with cut bait this time of year.**Weather Note**We've got some north winds that'll improve water clarity, so bring lighter leaders today and fish those dawn and dusk periods when the action peaks. It's a great time to be on the water.Thanks for tuning in to the Wednesday morning report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on conditions right here in our Gulf waters. This has been Artificial Lure, a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Gulf of Mexico & New Orleans Fishing Report - December 2, 2025Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area.We're looking at a decent tide day today, folks. High tide is hitting around 12:24 PM at 0.36 feet, with another high at 2:51 PM at 0.39 feet. Low tide came through early this morning at 1:09 AM. The tide coefficient is sitting at 58 to 70, which means we've got moderate movement—perfect for concentrating fish at the channels and bayou mouths.Sunrise today is around 6:39 AM with sunset coming at 6:45 PM, so you've got a solid window to work both the dawn and dusk periods when the action really heats up. We're in a First Quarter Moon phase, which generally favors good fishing conditions.Now, what's happening in our waters? Speckled trout and redfish are firing up throughout Louisiana's coastal marshes right now. These fish are actively feeding, especially around moving tides. The redfish are hugging the grass edges and windward points where baitfish are stacking up. As for speckled trout, they're crushing it at the Lake Pontchartrain bridges at dawn and dusk—that's your prime time.For gear setup, if you're targeting trout, grab your 3/8-ounce jigheads with natural-colored soft plastics. When conditions are calm, switch to a popping cork rigged with live shrimp. For redfish in the skinny marsh, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are absolutely deadly on cruising fish. Don't sleep on the channel edges either—that's where flounder are hanging out. Use slow-rolled jig-and-minnow combos to entice them.Live shrimp remains your go-to bait, but topwater action can be spectacular early in the morning before the sun climbs. As the day progresses, drop down to subsurface presentations. Here's a pro tip: keep moving until you locate life—look for bait flicks, slicks, or bird activity. Once you get two good bites, lock in and work that area methodically from shallow to deep.Best spots to hit today? Lake Pontchartrain itself is your signature destination—year-round excellence with big black drum alongside your speckled trout and redfish. Also check out Bayou Saint John just minutes from downtown, or work the wharves and jetties if you want to be among other anglers. The Nashville Avenue Wharf and Galvez Street Wharf are solid options for land-based access.Thanks for tuning in to today's fishing report! Make sure you subscribe for daily updates and tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Daily Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area. Let me break down what's happening on the water this Monday morning.**Tides and Conditions**We're looking at a high tide this morning at 3:57 AM sitting at 0.85 feet, with a low tide rolling in around 2:03 PM at 0.56 feet. The tide's not running massive today, but it's workable. Sunrise came in early around 7 AM and we're heading toward sunset around 6:15 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there.**What's Biting**December is absolutely prime time for speckled trout in these waters. They're moving into the deeper sections of the main rivers and dead-end canals as it gets colder. If you're willing to work it, redfish are still active through the winter months too—Bypass Canal just off the Intracoastal is holding good numbers. Sac-a-lait fishing is stellar right now in the cold river slabs as well.**Tackle Up**For lures, the new Vudu Mambo Shrimp is absolutely crushing it whether you're working grass flats, marsh, docks, or open water. This artificial is hard for fish to resist. If you want to go live bait, you can't go wrong with traditional options. Light tackle and trolling are your best bets this time of year—kayak anglers especially should focus on trolling and drifting techniques.**Hot Spots**Head to Vermilion Bay if you can—it's absolutely perfect for targeting speckled trout right now. If redfish are calling your name, get yourself over to Bypass Canal and work it methodically.That's what we've got for today, folks. Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure Report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's happening in our Gulf waters. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Artificial Lure's Gulf Coast Fishing Report – November 30th, 2025Well hey there, folks. Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your Sunday morning fishing forecast for the New Orleans area and the surrounding Gulf waters.Let's talk tides first. We're looking at a low tide of 0.07 feet at 1:09 AM this morning, followed by a high of 0.36 feet around midday at 12:24 PM. Another low comes in at 12:43 PM, then we push up to 0.39 feet by 2:51 PM. The coefficient's sitting at 58 to 70, which means we've got decent tidal movement—not the strongest, but enough to get the baitfish moving and the gamefish feeding.Speaking of movement, we're in the First Quarter Moon phase right now, which typically triggers good feeding windows. The major bite times today fall between 6:42 AM and 8:42 AM, with a secondary window from 6:59 PM to 8:59 PM. That morning bite should be prime for cruising the bridges and trestles.For fish activity, the marshes have been producing solid numbers of speckled trout and redfish. Look for the schoolies along grass edges—they love a moving tide like what we've got this afternoon. Flounder are hanging tight to those channel edges too, so don't sleep on them.Rod-wise, throw 3/8-ounce jigheads with natural-colored soft plastics for trout around the Pontchartrain trestles. When conditions allow, a popping cork with live shrimp is deadly. For reds in the skinny water, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails work magic on windward points where bait's stacking up. Flounder? Slow-roll a jig-and-minnow combo and you'll find them.If you're looking for solid access, hit the Bienville Street Wharf or Toulouse Street Wharf downtown—both are close, well-lit for night fishing, and produce fresh fish regularly. Or venture out to the St. Bernard and Hopedale marshes for that redfish action.The visibility's sitting at 61%, so water clarity's decent. Get out there and find the life—bait flicks, slicks, and birds. Once you get two good hits, park it down and work methodically from shallow to deep.Thanks for tuning in, folks. Please subscribe for daily reports and more Gulf Coast intel. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Artificial Lure's Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report - November 29, 2025Well hey there, folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming to you live with today's fishing conditions around New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico.We're looking at some solid fishing conditions this Saturday morning. The moon's sitting at First Quarter phase with 61% visibility, which means we've got decent light penetration in the water. Your major bite times are firing up from 6:42 to 8:42 this morning, and we've got another solid minor bite window from 1:40 to 3:40 this afternoon. There's one more major bite period coming in this evening from 6:59 to 8:59, so stay out there if you can make it.Now let's talk tides. We've had a low tide at 1:09 this morning at just 0.07 feet, with a high at 12:24 hitting 0.36 feet. Right now we're sitting in a tidal coefficient of 58, which means there's decent movement in the water pushing bait around. This movement concentrates fish at the drains, cuts, and bayou mouths—so make those areas your priority today.The speckled trout and redfish are firing up in our coastal marshes right now. For the specs, grab your lipless crankbaits and focus on the Pontchartrain trestles with 3/8-ounce jigheads rigged with natural-colored soft plastics. When the wind lays down, switch to a popping cork with live shrimp—that's money. For redfish cruising those skinny marsh flats, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are your go-to baits. Target windward points where the bait stacks up.Speaking of hot spots, you've got to check out Bienville Street Wharf and Toulouse Street Wharf—both real close to downtown and productive year-round. If you're looking for something in the marsh, hit up Bayou Saint John about 8.6 kilometers out. The wharfs are well-lit if you want to fish into the evening, and they're great for meeting other anglers and catching bait.Here's my pro tip: keep moving until you find life—watch for bait flicks, slicks, or bird activity. Once you get two solid bites, anchor down and work that area methodically from shallow to deep.Thanks so much for tuning in today! Make sure you subscribe for daily reports, and remember to get all your gear before you leave the dock.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Artificial Lure's Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report - November 28th, 2025Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure back with your Friday morning bite report from the Gulf waters around New Orleans. Let me break down what's happening out on the water today.**Tidal Conditions & Timing**We've got ourselves a First Quarter Moon phase working in our favor today. Your major bite times are locked in from 6:42 to 8:42 this morning—which is prime time right now—then again from 6:59 to 8:59 tonight. The minor bite window hits between 1:40 and 3:40 this afternoon. Low tide came through at 1:09 AM with just 0.07 feet, and we're looking at a high of 0.36 feet at 12:24 PM, followed by another low around 12:43 PM. That falling tide is gonna concentrate your fish at the drains and bayou mouths, so keep that in mind when you're planning your run.**Fish Activity & Recent Catches**The boys have been crushing it out here recently. We're seeing solid action on redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and some beautiful bonito in the nearshore. Some crews have pulled in 30-plus fish in a single four-hour session with five different species. The Lake Pontchartrain bridges are absolutely turning on at dawn and dusk, especially on that moving tide, and the St. Bernard and Hopedale marshes are giving up some slot-sized reds along the grass edges.**What to Throw**For trout, work those Pontchartrain trestles with 3/8-ounce jigheads tipped with natural-colored soft plastics. When the wind lays down, switch to a popping cork with live shrimp—can't beat it. In the skinny marsh, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are drawing strikes from cruising redfish. For the structure, bottom fishing with jig-and-minnow combos is working great on flounder. Live bait is your ticket right now, but don't sleep on chunking yellowfin tuna around the platforms with vertical jigs and poppers.**Best Spots**Head down to the **Bienville Street Wharf**—it's only 1.7 kilometers out and well-lit for productive fishing. If you want some marsh action, hit up **Bayou Saint John** about 8.6 kilometers out, or work the **Inner Harbor Navigation Canal** for concentrated fish action on that falling tide.Thanks for tuning in to the report, folks—make sure you subscribe so you don't miss our next update. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

# Artificial Lure's Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report - Thursday, November 27, 2025Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Thanksgiving Day, and let me tell you, conditions are looking pretty solid out there.**The Tides and Conditions**We've got high tide hitting around 5:28 AM this morning, dropping to low tide around 4:19 PM. Sun's already up at 6:34 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:00 PM, so you've got a solid fishing window if you get out there early. The tidal coefficient is running at a low to moderate level, which means we should see some decent movement throughout the day.**What's Biting**The usual suspects are active right now. Redfish and speckled trout are the bread and butter this time of year around Lake Pontchartrain and the Barataria area. We're also seeing some quality flounder and jack crevalle action. December's shaping up to be an excellent month for sac-a-lait, so don't sleep on that opportunity coming up.**Gear Up Right**For lures, you can't go wrong with artificial options—jerkbaits like the Rapala Shadow Rap and Yo-Zuri 3DR-X are absolutely crushing it right now. If you want to stick with live bait, shiners and mullet are your go-to, or throw some cut bait for the bottom feeders. Light tackle and live bait fishing remain the most productive techniques out here.**Hit These Spots**Vermilion Bay is absolutely primo for targeting speckled trout this time of year. If you're closer to New Orleans, the Grand Isle-Barataria Estuary area offers some great winter variety. Bundle up though—the weather's been shifting.Get out there and tight lines! Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for more reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area fishing report.We kicked things off this morning with temps in the low 60s and a breeze working out the east-northeast at about 8 knots. Skies are partly cloudy, staying mild—upper 60s by afternoon—and barometric pressure's trending slightly up, just enough to keep fish feeling feisty. If you’re keeping track, sunrise was at 6:31 AM and we’ll lose our last light around 5:01 PM.Tide-wise, folks on the Louisiana Sportsman forums report we're working a late-falling tide this morning, bottoming out just before noon and flooding again early afternoon. That classic morning outgoing is prime time for specks and redfish to feed around marsh drains and the MRGO rocks.Water reports are good. After last week’s wind and scattered rain, visibility in the marsh and ICW’s bounced back nicely—still a little stained by Delacroix, but clear by Lake Borgne and Chef Pass. Local anglers launching from Hopedale and Shell Beach yesterday were bragging about solid mixed boxes: limits on speckled trout running 13-17 inches and plenty of slot redfish—good numbers, but they did have to pick through some dinks.Best catches lately, according to both Louisiana Fishing Blog and Marina reports, are coming on **live shrimp under corks**—especially the Vudu Shrimp or popping cork with a Matrix Shad in Limbo Slice or shrimp creole color. Early risers drifting Bayou Bienvenue reported fast action throwing chartreuse topwaters like the Heddon Super Spook Jr. for specks until that sun gets up, then switching to plastics or slow-rolled jigheads as the bite slides deeper.Don’t count out the marsh ponds, either. Folks targeting reds say they’re pushing hard into shallow grass lines chasing finger mullet. If you want a fight, tie on a gold spoon or Slow Dancer paddletail; bonus flounder have been stacked at cuts sweeping bait.As for hot spots today:- **South pass around Breton Sound**—look for birds diving and slicks for fast schoolie trout.- **Lake Borgne’s Biloxi Marsh edge, just north of the long rocks**—schooling reds at sunrise, plus a shot at bull drum.- **Chef Pass and the Rigolets**—steady sheepshead and black drum for those soaking cut crab or dead shrimp.Word is, guides out of Lafitte and Delacroix brought in some whopping black drum this week, up to 35 pounds, plus a few big drum still around the bridges.For bait, nothing beats **live shrimp**, but Gulp! Swimming Mullets and Matrix soft plastics are money if you’re on the move or fishing windward points. Topwater plugs at first light might get you that big “gator” trout if you’re feeling lucky.Thanks for tuning in to your Gulf Coast report with Artificial Lure—where the bite’s hot and the stories are even hotter. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the next tide or tip.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here, dropping your November 25th, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report. Let’s get right into what’s biting and where to hook ‘em today.**Weather and Tides:** We saw a mild morning with temps hovering in the upper 60s—a bit muggy but comfortable, winds SW at 7 mph. Skies are partly cloudy and that means good news for inshore folks, as fish tend to stay active longer without scorching sun. Sunrise today was at 6:37 AM and sunset will be at 5:03 PM. If you’re planning to hit the water, the major tidal swing is early afternoon, peaking around 2:30 PM—a solid window for heavier action. The falling tide all morning should keep estuary feeders in the shallows near grass beds and oyster reefs.**Recent Catches and Fish Activity:** Local charters and independent anglers have reported a strong speckled trout bite just east of Chef Menteur Pass and in the marshes behind Bayou la Loutre. Redfish action is steady, with most fish in the slot range (18–27 inches) and a handful of bulls cruising near Lake Borgne’s bayous. Out in Breton Sound, several boats boxed kingfish and flounder, and word is mahi mahi have been popping up south of the Chandeleurs. Live reports from Captain Experiences show folks catching redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and even some mangrove snapper by shell points and drop-offs.**Best Lures and Baits:** Top baits this week are live shrimp under popping corks for trout and redfish. If you’re tossing artificials, go with a chartreuse or white soft plastic paddle tail rigged on a 1/4 oz jighead—Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp are working their magic. Out around the jetties, silver spoons and topwater Zara Spooks are drawing strikes in the early morning. For mahi and kingfish, blue-and-silver trolling plugs and cut cigar minnows are landing fish consistently.**Hot Spots:** - **Hopedale Lagoon:** Excellent trout action, especially early. Fish the cuts and edges of the marsh; plenty of shrimp jumping so predators aren’t far behind.- **Lake Borgne South Shore:** Redfish and flounder feeding on the mud flats—try near Bayou Yscloskey.- **Breton Sound Rigs:** Mahi mahi and kingfish, best on a dropping tide and with faster trolling passes. Drift near the platforms with cut bait or shiny lures.Jim’s Bait and Tackle in Chalmette and Jeff’s Reel Shop in Metairie have had steady recommendations: stock up on fresh shrimp, and don’t overlook popping corks with natural colors. Louisiana Sportsman and other local forums agree—the bite is best just after first light and an hour before dusk, so plan your trip to overlap those windows for max results.If you’re heading out tomorrow, expect similar conditions—keep an eye on barometric pressure and water temps for a slight uptick in afternoon activity.Thanks for tuning in, folks. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a bite or hotspot tip. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your November 24, 2025, fishing report for the waters around the Gulf of Mexico, especially near New Orleans—where the big bend of the river meets the salt, and the bite is as unpredictable as a fall breeze on the delta.Today’s sunrise hit at 6:34 AM and sunset’s rolling in about 5:02 PM, so you’ve got decently long daylight, but the early hours just after daybreak are prime for redfish and specks. Weather’s been cooperative after last night’s light chill (temps starting low 60s, climbing into the 70s by the afternoon), with a light north wind keeping things crisp but not rough—a welcome change from last week’s rougher chop, putting most boats back in protected water. Cloud cover is light, so the water’s clear inshore and stained edges are holding the better fish.The tide is coming in strong through late morning, peaking just after 10:30 AM, and slackening toward lunch before easing back out around 2 PM. That incoming push around sunrise to mid-morning usually stirs up shrimp and baitfish in the marsh, which lights up predator activity. Veteran local guides have been working the outer edges and deeper bayous right along those tide changes, picking up a steady mix of slot reds, plenty of school trout, and the odd flounder along oyster shell pockets.Fish activity is solid—reports from yesterday and early this morning have catches of 2–4 redfish per angler, mixes of keeper and throwback trout (lots around the 14–16" mark with a few bigger ones in the cuts), and sheepshead showing up thick around bridge pilings and reefs. Some folks out by the Rigolets and Chef Pass are finding nice black drum in the deeper holes.Best lures lately have been chartreuse soft plastics rigged tight on a quarter-ounce jighead, with Berkley PowerBait Swim Shads and Vudu Shrimp in natural colors pulling plenty of fish for those bouncing the bottom from Lake Borgne marshes into Breton Sound. Topwater baits like MirrOlure She Dog and Heddon Super Spooks have triggered early-morning blowups on calm flats, especially when the mullet are thick.Live bait is a winner as always—chunk mullet for reds, live shrimp under a popping cork for specks and sheepshead. If you’re running low on bait, don’t be afraid to cut up a fresh catch—cut bait’s been consistent on both slots and the bull reds.For hotspots, hit the following:- The east side of Lake Pontchartrain, focusing near Chef Pass and the trestles—solid trout action at daybreak with flounder along the pilings.- Hopedale Lagoon up through Bayou Biloxi, where tidal movement brings specks and reds right up to the grass lines and broken marsh.If you’re after a mixed bag, bounce around the MRGO rocks or jump down to Shell Beach, especially on that incoming tide. Folks willing to make the haul out to Breton Sound rigs are still pulling some late-season mangrove snapper and the odd jack crevalle.With those new releases from Berkley—especially the updated hard baits aimed at bass but performing real nice cross-species in brackish river arms—don’t overlook tossing some in deeper runouts for a surprise bite. Shimano ColtSniper light jigs are also making waves for deeper cuts when fish hug the bottom midday.That’s the word from the water this Monday—keep your eyes on the tide, match the hatch with shrimp or soft plastic, and don’t be shy about moving till you find the bait working. Thanks for tuning in to your down-the-bayou fishing report. Hit that subscribe button for your next dose of local fishing news. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report, straight out of New Orleans for Friday, November 21st, 2025. Let’s dig in.Tide info says we’re starting the day with a low tide before sunrise, rolling toward a midday high. Sunrise hit at 6:34 am, and expect sunset at 5:01 pm. That crisp autumn air greets anglers this morning—temps are hanging in the mid-60s, northeast winds at about 8 knots, and skies mostly clear. Expect mild weather all day, with no rain and steady breezes making for solid boating conditions.Water clarity is good throughout Lake Pontchartrain into the Rigolets and deeper marshes, and salinity is holding steady after last week’s front pushed some clean Gulf water into the east side. The combination of cooler temps and stable barometer has the local reds and specks fired up and moving shallow early, then dropping into deeper cuts as the sun climbs.It’s not just promises either—boats coming back to the dock yesterday saw fat stringers. Reports from Shell Beach and Hopedale say the trout bite is hot, best in the first couple hours after sun up. Typical bags are topping out at 20-plus specks apiece, with plenty in the 16–20" class. Redfish are mixed in, stacked around grass edges and oyster shell flats, with good numbers in the slot range. Several boats logged limits by late morning. Over in Chef Pass, black drum and flounder have been showing up, especially on falling tide.Biggest surprise this week: some bull reds pushing deeper into Lake Borgne, showing off that late fall pattern early. Sheepshead are holding steady on the bridges and rigs, and a few tripletail came in from farther south, though those tend to taper off as water keeps cooling.For baits, you can’t go wrong with live shrimp or finger mullet under a popping cork—local shops like Gus’s and Campo's have them fresh. If artificials are your game, folks have been loading up on 2-inch Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer soft plastics, which look and move just right for trout and panfish at this time of year, especially rigged on a quarter-ounce jig head. For reds and flounder, gold spoons and Johnson Beetle Spins are tearing it up in the dirty water, while Bass Mafia baits—in particular, paddle tails in “morning dawn” color—have been the ticket in clear conditions.Hotspots today: - **Shell Beach:** Best for trout and reds—work the outside grass lines early or drop back into the bayous as sun rises.- **Rigolets:** Good mix of species. Hit the deepwater cuts on the outgoing tide with live bait or spinnerbaits.- **Lake Borgne:** Chase bull reds over oyster reefs or drifting flats on moving tide.If you’re heading out, keep an eye on boat traffic—weekends bring the crowd. Check your gear twice, mind the tides for in-shore marsh runs, and stick around the bridges for bonus sheepshead if limits come slow.That’s the scoop for today in New Orleans. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily bite update. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Mornin’ y’all, this is Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast fishing report for today, November 20, 2025, right outta New Orleans. The sun came up around 6:33 this mornin’ and it’ll set about 5:05 tonight, so you’ve got a good stretch of daylight to get out there. The tide’s been movin’ steady—low tide hit just after 1 am, and the next high tide’s due around 7:24 am, with water levels around 0.7 feet. The tide coefficient’s high, which means the fish are feelin’ active, especially with the moon phase swingin’ toward full.Weather’s been mild, no big fronts rollin’ in, so the water’s stayin’ clear and calm. That’s good news for sight castin’ and topwater action, especially in the marshes and along the bayous. The wind’s light, mostly outta the north, so you’ll want to fish the leeward side of the points and channels where the bait’s stackin’ up.Fish activity’s been strong—speckled trout and redfish are the main bite right now. The bridges on Lake Pontchartrain are turnin’ on at dawn and dusk, especially when the tide’s movin’. The St. Bernard and Hopedale marshes are givin’ up slot reds along the grass edges, and there’s been some flounder caught on slow-rolled jig-and-minnow combos along the channel edges. Catfish are also active, especially in the bayous and along the banks, with some big ones reported in the last few days.For lures, the Rapala DT06 crankbait’s been a solid choice, diving down to that 6-foot zone where the trout and redfish are hangin’. Gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are workin’ well for redfish in the skinny water, and don’t forget the popping cork with live shrimp when the wind lays flat. For catfish, cut bait and stink bait are your go-to’s, especially in the deeper holes and along the banks.Hot spots? The Paris Road Bridge is always a good bet, and the Chef Menteur Pass is seein’ some action with both trout and redfish. If you’re lookin’ for catfish, the Bayou Saint John and Algiers Lock are both producin’.Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 19, 2025, Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report.First light painted the marshes at 6:30 AM, with sunset due at 5:04 PM, giving local anglers a prime window. Today’s tide has a low at 1:09 AM, rising to a 0.36 ft high around lunch (12:24 PM) and peaking again at 0.39 ft near 2:51 PM. That moving water between noon and mid-afternoon means fish will be feeding heavy, especially during the major bite windows of 6:42–8:42 AM and again from 6:59–8:59 PM, as noted on Fishing Reminder.Weather’s been stable with some humidity lingering after the recent fronts. Clarity’s cleaned up due to earlier north winds, just right for sight casting reds along grass edges. Marsh temps are cooling off, pushing bait around and the bird action is telling you where the trout and reds are busting shrimp. Look for jumps and slicks—when you see it, get on it.Let’s talk about what’s hot. Captain Experiences reports the usual suspects firing off: speckled trout, redfish, flounder, and still some rogue drum. Just days ago, boats fishing the bridges and trestles in Lake Pontchartrain were limitting out on trout, plus a handful of slot reds. Down in Hopedale and St. Bernard marshes the redfish bite is strong on the outside windward points and drains, with occasional flounder on channel edges.Top artificial lures this week have been- 3/8-ounce jigheads paired with natural-hue soft plastics for trout.- Gold spoons and weedless paddle tails in murky marsh for reds.- Topwater plugs early, switching to subsurface jerkbaits after sunrise.If the wind lays down, popping corks rigged with live shrimp are slaying the trout on those bridge pilings and deeper bay intersections. For reds in skinny water, throw gold spoons or rig up a weedless swimbait—target those points where bait pushes up. Flounder are picking up slow-rolled jig/minnow combos along channel edges.Bait-wise, live shrimp and finger mullet have been dynamite, especially where water clarity is up. For those bottom-fishing in the deeper canals and around marinas such as the New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor, cut bait or whole mullets will tempt the black drum and even snag the occasional grouper.For land-based action, head over to the Celeste Street or Perry Street Wharfs—local legend says those spots heat up around the major tides, and night fishing under the lights is top notch. Pontchartrain trestles and the mouth of Bayou St. John also remain steady producers—especially for dawn patrol.Today’s hotspots:- Lake Pontchartrain bridges for specks and reds—best at dawn and dusk with moving water.- St. Bernard/Hopedale grass edges and drains for slot reds—especially on a falling tide.- Celeste and Perry Street Wharfs for easy access and mixed bag action.- Whisky Bayou for quiet marsh exploration and scattered flounder.Pro tip: Keep moving until you find the life—bait flicks, bird action, or surface slicks. Once you find two good bites, spot-lock and work that area slow from shallow to deep.That’s the latest from Artificial Lure, coming to you straight from NOLA’s salty marshes and bridges. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe to keep up with the bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure coming to you with Tuesday’s fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans. Local anglers greeted the day with a sunrise at 6:28 AM and can expect sunset to drop at 5:02 PM. Tides were moving early, with a high around 5:01 AM and dropping to low at 5:40 PM, ideal for morning setups as water movement gets bait stirring and fish feeding—always good news for rod-benders. Water temperatures are holding steady around 63°F, just right for that late fall bite to stay active.Weather is pleasant and partly cloudy, with air temps starting near 68°F and climbing into the low 70s through midday according to US Harbors. Winds are light for the most part, with occasional 8–10 knot gusts from the southeast—enough to ripple the surface and get those speckled trout and reds on the hunt.The last few days have been robust for inshore catches around reefs, bridges, and jetties. According to Louisiana Sportsman, sheepshead action is solid; big groups are stacking up around hard structure and oyster beds, making this a tackle-testing time of year. Redfish and speckled trout were landed thick in the passes and at the mouths of the marsh, with some anglers reporting two to three person limits before lunch. And yes, the snapper and grouper bite offshore isn’t slacking either—Captain Experiences shared weekend trips where red grouper, gag grouper, mangrove snapper, and even snook were caught with cut bait and fresh squid.Out near Shell Beach and Hopedale, folks are finding decent numbers of slot reds and solid stringers of trout, mixing live shrimp under popping corks and Matrix Shad plastics. Best baits for the current conditions include:- Live shrimp (classic for trout and reds).- Dead shrimp or fiddler crabs for sheepshead, especially tight to pilings.- Gold spoons and soft-plastics in chartreuse or opening night colors for active trout.- Gulp jerk shads and paddle tails are producing quality flounder around sandy cuts.- Topwater plugs at dawn are drawing out the bigger redfish at Grand Isle’s Caminada Pass.Recent enforcement around local oyster beds in St. Bernard and Terrebonne reminds everybody to respect regulations—agents seized 27 sacks for violation, so have your gear permits and harvest reports ready, especially with oystering hot right now after the cold snap.For those looking for hotspots, two picks:- Bayou Bienvenue: marsh edge and rock piles are firing for reds and drum.- Grand Isle bridge and Barataria Pass: boats working the passes and jetties are consistently pulling big trout, slot reds, and stacks of sheepshead.Don’t forget: Solunar charts are showing heavy activity today during those crepuscular periods, so match your outings to tide changes and be patient—sometimes it takes moving a few spots till it clicks, just ask the seasoned captains. With water cooling and bait flush happening, expect the bite to heat up ahead of the next cold front.Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest local bite and tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025.We started the morning under a solid coast sky with the sun breaking at 6:26 AM, expecting sunset right about 5:02 PM. Weather’s mild, humidity’s hanging in the air typical for late fall, but winds are light—perfect for both inshore and nearshore work. If you’re looking for today’s tide info, the low hit just after midnight at 1:09 AM, with the first high swinging in around 12:24 PM, cresting at 0.36 feet. Movement’s modest but expect stronger bite windows at the morning and evening majors: 6:42–8:42 AM and again from 6:59–8:59 PM, according to FishingReminder.In the marshes and bridges out Lake Pontchartrain way, action’s centered on classic fall patterns. Cooler water has pushed shrimp and baitfish up, and plenty of speckled trout and schoolie reds are shadowing these pods. Right at dawn on a moving tide, trout are firing near the trestles and causeways, with solid reports of full limits before mid-morning. A few flounder are making surprise cameos at points and cuts, snatching up slow-rolled jig and minnow combos.Redfish are feeding steady along windward grass edges—especially where that tide’s pulling bait out from the drains. A local captain told me Saturday’s trip on the St. Bernard marsh landed eight keeper reds plus a bonus chunky flounder using gold spoons and weedless paddle tails. Those north winds midweek have cleaned things up, giving us favorable water clarity, so don’t hesitate to try topwaters at daylight; color recommendations lean natural for soft plastics and gold or copper flashes for hard baits.Copper spinnerbaits are getting hot reviews right now, especially in shallower haunts where that flashing blade will draw preliminary strikes from both reds and big drum, according to the New Orleans Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report podcast. If trout is what you’re chasing, swap to a popping cork setup with live shrimp as the breeze drops off—no shame in keeping it simple.Recent catches have been solid: multiple boats reporting trout limits and a mixed bag of redfish, flounder, and even the odd black drum. Further out, deeper rigs are seeing fair yellowfin tuna on jigs and poppers—chunking and live baiting always an option when you mark the bait.As for bait, you can’t go wrong with **live shrimp** or menhaden, especially worked under a cork near drains, bays, and bayou mouths during a falling tide. Artificial lure fans, Berkley’s new soft plastics and the ever-classic weedless swimbaits are turning heads and catching fish.Best fishing hot spots today? Try the Toulouse Street Wharf early for good runoff action and easy access, or lace up your boots for the Bayou Bienvenue Marsh, which has seen a run of slot reds and quality trout at sunrise. Don’t discount Lake Borgne cuts—steady bites reported all week.Whatever your plan, keep an eye on feeding birds, slicks, and nervous bait—the fish are right behind them. Get two quick bites? Stake out and work methodically; the bite won’t always last all day this season, but if you move and adapt, you’ll go home heavy.That’s your update from the water. Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure fishing report—be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a tide or bite window. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Artificial Lure here with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for the greater New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area this Sunday, November 16th, 2025. It’s a cool, calm morning kicking off around 60 degrees and expecting to top out near 72, with just a light southern breeze. The water’s got a slight chop but is plenty fishable, and the skies are mostly clear—perfect for staying on ‘em all day long, sunup to sundown.Speaking of which, sunrise cracked at 7:03 this morning, and sunset won’t roll ‘round ’til 6:28pm, giving you a nice, full window for action. The moon will be up at 12:42pm and sets at 10:44pm, lining up a solid mid-afternoon bite just as that tidal swing starts humming[1]. Today’s tides around New Canal and Shell Beach run 2:58am low (0.5ft), peaking again near 4:29pm (0.9ft), so plan to hit those moving water windows hard. With those transitions overlapping the afternoon solunar peaks, expect a good push of feeding activity.Now, let’s get to the pulling—anglers up and down the marshes and passes have been scoring *steady limits* of speckled trout and redfish. Word from Paris Road Bridge and Shell Beach: limits of school trout coming in early on popping corks set above live shrimp, but anglers throwing Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp in natural or chartreuse colors are matching the bite just fine. For reds, it’s gulps and gold spoons tight on the grasslines early, with bigger boys lurking in the deeper potholes and cuts as the day warms—Texas Tackle split-tail grubs and fresh market shrimp doing the work.Hot bait tip—live shrimp is the king if you can get it, but fresh pogies and dead shrimp under a cork are doing damage for slot reds and drum alike. Artificial fans are having luck on topwater walkers at daybreak, especially around the bulkheads in Lake Borgne and Bayou Bienvenue. Don’t overlook that classic chrome Rat-L-Trap if you see bait busting—plenty of fun-sized jack crevalle and the odd flounder will whack it, too.Offshore, the nearer rigs and reefs in the Gulf have been giving up a mixed bag—bull reds, sheepshead, and a handful of late-season mangrove snapper. Weather’s been cooperating for smaller craft, and as long as the winds stay down, trolling for king mackerel with stretch plugs or bucktail jigs tipped with strip bait near Breton Sound could turn up some drag-ripping runs.Best action spots today: - Paris Road Bridge for early specks and a mid-day redfish push. - Shell Beach edges and marsh mouths are holding a mix of keeper trout and reds—look for birds dipping and slicks popping, and get after it.- For a shot at something special, slip down to The Rigolets or out toward Bayou Biloxi—words out folks are still catching solid black drum and sheepshead on crabs and cut bait.Mystery Tackle Box says the saltwater box this month is loaded up with paddle tails, jerkbaits, and shrimp imitations—solid bets for our waters right now[6]. Toss ‘em on a ⅛ to ¼ ounce jighead, and work those ledges and current seams.That’s the bite as it stands on this gorgeous November day on the Gulf! Thanks for tuning in to your local fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe and keep those lines tight. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI