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  • Late May Fishing Bonanza on the Louisiana Coast

    Late May Fishing Bonanza on the Louisiana Coast
    May 25 2025
    Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for May 25th, 2025.

    The sun rose about an hour ago at 6:23 AM, and we've got plenty of daylight until sunset at 7:22 PM, giving you a solid day on the water. Tide's coming in strong this morning and will peak around noon, making it perfect for working those marsh edges where the bait is flowing.

    Weather-wise, we're blessed with that classic late May pattern - temperatures already climbing into the mid-70s and water temperatures sitting comfortably between 74-77 degrees. Winds are calm this morning but expect a light southeasterly breeze to pick up after lunch, nothing that should keep you off the water.

    Speckled trout fishing remains absolute fire right now! Boats have been limiting out from Lake Borgne all the way to the Biloxi Marsh. The bite has been exceptional with some real quality keepers in the mix. These specks are hammering soft plastics - Matrix Shad and Saltwater Assassin in chartreuse and peppered pumpkin colors are your best bet. Work them slow around bridges, jetties and grassy points.

    Redfish action is holding strong too, particularly around the marsh edges during the rising tide. Gold spoons and popping corks with shrimp are getting it done. Several anglers reported multiple slot-sized reds yesterday, with some bruisers mixed in.

    For those heading offshore, conditions are looking mighty fine with above-average spring conditions continuing. The good news is there's an abundance of clean, blue water pushing closer to shore, which means better opportunities without running too far. The Loop Current eddy in the west central Gulf and smaller eddies in the northeastern Gulf are holding warmer water right where we want it.

    Hot spots for today? I'd focus on the Biloxi Marsh early for those speckled trout - the bite has been consistent there for weeks. If you're after reds, the mouths of bayous around Lake Borgne are producing as the tide rises. For offshore enthusiasts, the Mississippi Canyon has been holding plenty of blue water with direct Loop Current origins - perfect conditions for bigger pelagics.

    Live shrimp are always money this time of year, but if you're throwing artificials, those soft plastics under a popping cork are hard to beat for the inshore crowd.

    Remember folks, the fish are hungry and the conditions are right - it doesn't get much better than late May in Louisiana waters. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and best of luck out there today!
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  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Red Snapper on Fire

    Louisiana Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Red Snapper on Fire
    May 24 2025
    Good morning from the marsh—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, May 24th, 2025, fishing report straight from the heart of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.

    We’ve got another beautiful spring day on tap, with sunrise at 6:24 AM and sunset wrapping things up at 7:18 PM. Expect pleasant early-season temperatures, water hovering between 72 and 75 degrees. Winds are calm at daylight but will likely pick up a bit by midday, so if it blows, make your move to the protected sides of the marsh or behind the leeward bank[5]. Tidal movement is solid, with high tide peaking just before noon at 11:58 AM and a low swinging in at 10:47 PM. These moderate swings are ideal for pushing bait along the bayou mouths and marsh edges, getting those predatory fish fired up and feeding[5].

    The action this week is all about speckled trout and redfish. Speckled trout fishing has been red hot, especially from Lake Borgne to the Biloxi Marsh. Boats are boxing limits, with some chunky keepers mixed in. Bridges, jetties, and grassy shorelines are your best bets for specks, and they’re smashing Matrix Shad and Saltwater Assassin soft plastics in chartreuse or peppered pumpkin. Live shrimp under a popping cork is also hard to beat when the bite slows, but plastics have been doing the heavy lifting lately[2][5]. Expect nice mixed boxes—plenty of keeper specks, with a few pounders up to four not uncommon[4][5].

    Redfish are feeding aggressively along the shorelines and deeper cuts—look for broken marsh and points where currents are funneling bait. Gold spoons, spinnerbaits, and Gulp! shrimp are all producing. Bring a few finger mullet or cut bait if you’re dealing with picky reds or dirty water, but don’t overlook weedless plastics in darker hues.

    Sheepshead are in the mix too, especially around structure like pilings and rocks, taking shrimp-tipped jigs or fiddler crabs. The sheepshead bite is hot right now, so if you need backup for the fry pan, they’ll fill the cooler quick[4].

    If you’re thinking offshore, today marks the start of the federal Red Snapper weekends. Four days a week are open, Friday through Monday, and the bite should be solid with most fish coming from around the rigs and reefs in 60 to 120 feet. Remember your ROLP and stick to non-stainless, non-offset circle hooks if you’re dropping natural bait for snapper. The limit remains four per angler with a minimum size of 16 inches[3].

    Hotspots to check today: Biloxi Marsh for trout and redfish, and Lake Borgne’s bridge complex for steady speck action. For red snapper, target the nearshore rigs southeast of Venice or Grand Isle.

    That’s it for today’s report. Lines tight, and I’ll see you out there.
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  • Louisiana Fishing Report May 23, 2025: Trout Bite Hot, Snapper Aplenty, and Bream Bedding Up

    Louisiana Fishing Report May 23, 2025: Trout Bite Hot, Snapper Aplenty, and Bream Bedding Up
    May 23 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

    Good morning anglers! We're looking at another gorgeous day along our Louisiana coast. Sunrise came in at 6:01 AM and you'll have plenty of daylight until sunset at 7:55 PM. Weather's holding steady with those light winds we've been blessed with all week, making for perfect conditions on the water.

    Tide's running with a good morning incoming push, which should fire up the bite especially around those marsh drains and passes. The barometer's stable, and water temps are sitting right in that sweet spot that keeps our fish active and hungry.

    Speckled trout fishing remains red hot this May. Boats have been hauling in limits from Lake Borgne to the Biloxi Marsh, with some real nice keepers pushing three pounds. The pattern's been consistent - start with topwaters at first light, then switch to soft plastics under a cork once that sun gets overhead. Matrix Shads in shrimp creole or avocado colors are still producing, and those Vudu shrimp are getting plenty of attention too. If you prefer live bait, you can't go wrong with shrimp or cocahoes right now.

    Redfish action has been steady, with plenty of slot-sized fish being caught. Several reports came in this week of nice bulls in the 30-37 inch range, particularly around Hopedale. They're taking cut mullet and cracked crab on the bottom, but also hitting gold spoons in the shallows when sight-fishing.

    The big news is that red snapper season is in full swing, with impressive catches coming from the rigs. Most boats targeting the structures in 60-100 feet of water are finding success with fresh pogies or cut bait.

    Don't sleep on the bream fishing either - they've started bedding up in the shallows, making for some fun ultra-light action.

    Hot spots this weekend? I'd focus on the Biloxi Marsh if you're after those specks. The Shell Beach area has been particularly productive, with several limits reported there just yesterday. For redfish, the marsh drains around Dulac have been firing on the falling tide. And if you're heading offshore, the Mississippi Canyon has been holding some excellent blue water with good conditions for pelagics.

    Despite some less than perfect water clarity, the fishing remains impressive across the board. If it's this good now with these conditions, just imagine what we're in for as we move toward summer.

    This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines, y'all. Get out there and enjoy our Louisiana waters this weekend!
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  • Louisiana Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Offshore Action on Tap

    Louisiana Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Offshore Action on Tap
    May 21 2025
    Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with today's fishing report for the Louisiana Gulf Coast, Wednesday May 21st, 2025.

    Sun greeted us at about 6:15 AM this morning and we'll have daylight until around 7:30 PM, giving y'all plenty of time to work those honey holes. We're looking at a high tide coming in around midday, which should push some good water into the marshes and get that bait moving along the edges.

    Weather's shaping up real nice today - temperatures climbing into the low 80s with water temps holding steady in the mid-70s. We got a light southeast breeze that might pick up a bit in the afternoon, but nothing that should keep you off the water.

    The speckled trout bite has been phenomenal lately, especially around bridges, jetties, and grassy shorelines. Folks have been limiting out using Matrix Shad and Saltwater Assassin soft plastics, with chartreuse and peppered pumpkin patterns really doing the trick. We're seeing some solid keepers in the 2-4 pound range coming in consistently.

    Redfish action continues to impress too, despite some less than perfect water conditions. The reds are stacked up along marsh edges and at the mouths of bayous waiting to ambush prey. Gold spoons and popping corks with shrimp are your best bet for these copper beauties.

    Over in Lake Charles, the sheepshead bite is on fire right now according to Captain Bradley with Cat 5 Fishing Charters. The lake's been a little muddy but should be clearing up nicely by now, and they're starting to see lots more specks mixing in.

    For you offshore folks, big yellowfin tuna are running close in right now, and wahoo are starting to show up in good numbers too. If you're heading to Venice, that's where the action is.

    Hot spots this week: Shell Beach has been producing some quality reds, while Cocodrie is your best bet for specks. If you're around Lake Pontchartrain, the bridges have been holding good numbers of fish, especially during the tide changes. For something a little different, Dulac's been giving up some nice drum.

    Live shrimp under a cork is always money this time of year, but don't overlook those artificials. Topwater action has been heating up in the early mornings - nothing beats seeing those explosive strikes when a big trout hammers your Skitter Walk.

    That's the report for today, May 21st. Remember, a bad day fishing still beats a good day at work. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!
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  • Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Offshore Action on the Rise

    Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Offshore Action on the Rise
    May 19 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Monday, May 19, 2025. Right now the weather’s sitting nice after a mild front rolled through, skies are clearing, and the wind’s laid down just enough to make for perfect conditions out on the water. Sunrise hit just after 6 AM and you’ll have daylight until sunset around 7:50 PM, giving us a long window to chase these spring fish.

    The tides are running strong this week with a good push around midday, which is keeping the bait on the move and the fish right behind it. Water temps are sitting comfortable in the low 70s, and clarity’s holding steady, especially around the marsh edges and outer bays.

    Speckled trout are the main show and they’re still stacked up from Lake Borgne down to the Biloxi Marsh. Limits have been coming easy most mornings, with the best bite early and late in the day. Soft plastics on a quarter ounce jighead in opening night or shrimp creole colors have been hot, but live shrimp under a popping cork is putting the big ones in the box too. If you like topwater, the bigger trout are hitting walking baits at first light near oyster reefs and the outer marsh points.

    Redfish numbers are strong, though you’ll need to sort through some undersized fish, especially closer to the docks and inside ponds. Bigger bulls are cruising outside the marsh, especially around the shell islands. They’re smashing gold spoons, spinnerbaits, and live mullet or cut bait fished on the bottom. If you’re looking for a tug, target the points with moving water on a falling tide.

    Snapper season is open and already putting up some nice boxes offshore. Red snapper are close in right now, and folks running out from Venice and Grand Isle are getting quick limits around rigs and reefs using cut pogies and squid. If you’re feeling adventurous, yellowfin tuna and even some wahoo are showing up not too far past the shelf.

    Sheepshead and black drum are hanging around the bridges and pilings, with live shrimp or crab getting the job done. Look for pompano and the occasional tripletail around the floating debris and crab traps near the outside bays.

    For hotspots, try the Biloxi Marsh for trout and reds, and the Shell Beach rocks for a nice mix of fish. Offshore, south of Grand Isle and the rigs just out of Venice are both producing snapper, tuna, and more.

    That’s your report for today. Tight lines and see you out there.
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout Limits, Redfish Slots, and Red Snapper Bites

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout Limits, Redfish Slots, and Red Snapper Bites
    May 18 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, May 18, 2025.

    We’ve been blessed with another stretch of classic spring weather along the coast. Sunrise this morning rolled in around 6:03 AM and sunset will close the book at about 7:52 PM, giving anglers a full day of light to work with. Winds are light, temps are comfortable, and the barometer’s steady. Tides are running in our favor, with a good morning incoming push that usually fires up the bite, especially around marsh drains and near passes.

    The speckled trout action continues its hot streak this May. Limits are coming steady from Lake Borgne to the Biloxi Marsh and scattered around the outside bays. Most boats are putting plenty of keepers on ice, with some pushing the three-pound mark. Topwater action has been solid at first light, then switching to soft plastics or live shrimp under a cork as the sun gets higher. Matrix Shads in shrimp creole or avocado, as well as Vudu shrimp, have all been getting plenty of looks from hungry trout. If you prefer live bait, shrimp or cocahoes are still gold right now[4].

    Redfish are stacked up in the grass beds and cuts. The slot fish are thick, but there are plenty of bull reds just off the beaches and marsh edges. Gold spoons, spinnerbaits, and live mullet or cut pogies are the ticket if you’re hunting a big one. Weed through the rats and you’ll find some bruisers for the grill or the brag board[4].

    A few boats getting further offshore are reporting excellent red snapper numbers. The bite is strong over the reefs and rigs. Cut menhaden, squid, and cigar minnows are pulling some solid fish, and the best action is on the early-morning bite window[1].

    Sheepshead numbers are tapering but you’ll still find a few hanging around the bridges and rigs, eager for fiddler crabs or shrimp dropped right on their nose.

    For hot spots today, I’d point you toward the mouths of Bayou Biloxi and Lake Borgne shoreline for trout and slot reds. Chandeleur Sound is another sure bet for a mix of trout and reds. For those running deep, check the rigs off Grand Isle for snapper.

    All in all, it’s a prime day to be on the water. The fish are there—just get out and put your bait where it counts. Tight lines, y’all[1][2][4].
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  • Saturday Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Snapper, Trout, and Redfish Biting Strong

    Saturday Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report: Snapper, Trout, and Redfish Biting Strong
    May 17 2025
    This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 17, 2025, covering the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coastal waters. The spring bite is rolling strong and conditions are setting up for a banner day on the water.

    Let’s start with the weather. Today’s forecast brings mild to moderate southeast winds and plenty of sun, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s to mid-80s by afternoon. The humidity is up, so bring your sunscreen and plenty of water. Sunrise hit around 6:05 a.m., and we’re looking at sunset just after 7:50 p.m. That gives us long hours to chase fish across the marshes and out in the Gulf.

    Tides are moderate, with an early morning incoming tide peaking mid-morning, then spilling to an outgoing that’ll last most of the afternoon. These moving tides should have predator fish pushing bait up onto the flats and into bayou mouths, perfect for anglers aiming for action during those peak flow windows.

    Let’s talk fish. Red snapper season just opened and folks offshore are already reporting solid hauls of keepers. Out of Venice and Fourchon, boats are limiting out with snapper ranging from 8 to 20 pounds, and a few cobia and mangrove snapper mixing into the catches[2][1]. Over on the inside, the speckled trout bite is strong in Cocodrie and Hopedale. Multiple anglers brought in limits of keeper trout this week, especially throwing topwater plugs at first light and switching to soft plastics like Matrix Shad once that sun climbs up[2].

    Redfish action is classic Louisiana right now. The flooded marsh grass is holding plenty slot reds. They’re hitting gold spoons and live or cut mullet fished tight to the edge of the grass. Sheepshead and black drum are still showing in good numbers around marsh points and oyster reefs. Folks soaking dead shrimp are making quick work of both.

    Best baits and lures today: If you’re heading offshore, squid and Boston mackerel chunks are doing work for snapper. For inshore marshes, try a live shrimp under a popping cork for a swing at trout and reds, or go with a chartreuse or glow soft plastic jig if the water’s a little stained. Early risers are still scoring on topwaters like the Heddon Super Spook, especially around oyster-laden points.

    Hot spots to hit: Pointe-aux-Chenes and the oyster reefs near Hopedale are producing steady trout action. Closer to the mouth of the Mississippi, the rigs just off South Pass are loaded with red snapper and mangroves. Don’t overlook Lake Borgne for a mixed bag, especially on that mid-morning tide.

    All in all, conditions are above average for this time of year, with plenty of clean blue water pushing close to shore and fish responding well to top baits and lures[5][1]. Get out early, work those moving tides, and you’re bound to find some Gulf Coast glory.

    Good luck out there, and tight lines from Artificial Lure![2][1][5]
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  • Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Red-Hot Bite for Reds, Trout, and More

    Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Red-Hot Bite for Reds, Trout, and More
    May 16 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Friday, May 16, 2025. Today kicked off with a lovely sunrise at 6:10 AM and we’re looking forward to sunset around 7:52 PM. Weather is sticking with that springtime pattern – warm, humid, and a steady breeze coming out of the southeast. We’ve got mostly sunny skies, but keep an eye out for afternoon clouds building. The tides are looking favorable with a moderate incoming push early morning, peaking around 11 AM, then easing off into a gentle outgoing tide in the afternoon. That’ll keep the bait moving and the bite active through midday.

    The fish have definitely turned on this week. The red snapper bite offshore has been strong on those deeper rigs and reefs, with plenty of boats limiting out by mid-morning. Inshore marshes and points are loaded up with redfish and speckled trout – the bull reds are breaking up a bit, but slot reds are schooling along the grass edges and oyster bars. Trout are thick along the shell reefs in 2 to 4 feet of water, and the surf bite is red hot too. Sheepshead and black drum are still hanging around the pilings and docks, and even a few flounder have started showing up on soft mud banks.

    Live shrimp under a popping cork continues to be the ticket for both trout and reds, with artificial shrimp like the Fish Smack or Vudu Shrimp getting just as many bites. Early mornings have been a topwater dream – walking baits in bone or chrome colors are drawing explosive strikes at sunrise and again near sunset. If you’re chasing trout, lighter jig heads with paddleless plastic tails in purple haze or chartreuse are putting plenty of fish in the box. Folks fishing the bridges and deeper cuts are doing best with cut mullet and crab for drum and sheepshead.

    As for hot spots, Delacroix marsh and the mouth of the Mississippi River south of Venice are producing limits of trout and reds, especially where clean water pushes in with the tide. Bayou Bienvenue near Chalmette and the outer bays around Lafitte are both on fire too – look for bait flipping on the surface and the fish won’t be far behind.

    To sum it up: the bite is on, the weather’s solid, and the tides are right. Get out there early, follow the bait, and don’t be afraid to move if you’re not getting action. Tight lines and good fishing from Artificial Lure. Get your gear – it’s a good day for the water.
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