Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in from down on the Louisiana Gulf, where winter’s got a little bite in the air but the fish are still waking up hungry.

Along the lower river passes and coastal bays, we’ve got a **mild north breeze**, cool mornings in the upper 40s to low 50s, warming into the 60s by mid‑day, with high pressure keeping skies mostly clear. According to Tides4Fishing’s South Pass and Empire Jetty tables, we’re working a classic winter pattern: modest tidal range, with a mid‑morning high and an evening fall, and sunrise ri...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your south Louisiana Gulf report.

Along the coast from Venice to Vermilion Bay, we’re sitting in a classic early‑winter pattern: cool mornings, light north to northeast breeze and generally calm seas inside the marsh, with a light chop outside according to the National Weather Service marine forecast for coastal Louisiana. Sunrise is right around 7 a.m. with sunset about 5:15 p.m. along places like Calcasieu Pass and Vermilion Bay, so you don’t get a long day — make that first light count, especially around the major solunar window in the early...

Hey y’all, Artificial Lure checkin’ in with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing rundown.

Along the coast this morning we’ve got cool, light north to northeast winds, clear skies, and seasonably cool temps. That north wind’s helpin’ clean the water in the marsh and along the beaches. According to NOAA’s Port Fourchon tide table, we’re lookin’ at modest 0.5–0.8 foot swings today, so not huge water, but enough to move bait if you time it around the highs and lows. Sunrise along the southeast coast was right around 6:45 AM, with sunset near 5:00 PM, so that gives you a t...

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Gulf Coast angling ace, bringin' ya the straight scoop on fishin' in and around Louisiana's Gulf waters this fine December 12th mornin'. Weather's holdin' mild with light north winds post-front, keepin' water clear—perfect for sightin' those tails. Sunrise hit around 6:35 AM, sunset 'bout 5:19 PM, givin' ya prime dawn and dusk windows.

Tides at Calcasieu Pass and spots like Empire Jetty show a low coefficient today, meanin' easy 0.5-1.0 ft swings—fish the fallin' tide two hours before and after for best drains. Solunar action's hot: major bite from 7:32-9:32 AM righ...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your south Louisiana Gulf report.

We’re sitting on a light north breeze behind a weak front per the New Orleans and Lake Charles NWS marine forecasts, with calmer seas nearshore and a cool, dry feel in the marsh. According to the NOAA coastal waters forecast out of New Orleans, nearshore winds are running around 10–15 knots, easing this afternoon with seas 1–3 feet, so smaller bay boats and kayaks have a nice window. Lake Charles NWS notes patchy early fog inland, but it burns off quick once the sun’s up.

Sunri...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your Gulf of Mexico – South Louisiana fishing report.

Along the coast from Venice to Grand Isle and west toward Caminada and Timbalier, we’re sitting in a classic early‑winter pattern: cool mornings in the upper 40s to low 50s, afternoons topping in the low 60s, light north to northeast breeze 5–10 knots, and mostly clear skies with just a few passing clouds, according to the National Weather Service marine forecast. That cooler, dry air has the water cleaning up in the marsh and over the inside bays.

Sunrise is right arou...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your south Louisiana Gulf report.

Along the lower Mississippi passes and east to Breton and west toward Calcasieu, we’re sitting on a good winter pattern. Tides4Fishing shows moderate winter swings at South Pass and Calcasieu Pass, with a decent morning fall and an afternoon rise, so that moving water around mid‑morning and again late afternoon is when you want to be posted up on drains and cuts. Sunrise is right around 6:45 a.m. on the southeast marsh edge and sunset just before 5 p.m., giving you a nice, tight...

Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your south Louisiana Gulf report.

We’re sitting on a classic early‑December pattern: cool mornings, mild afternoons, light north to northeast breeze with highs in the low 60s along the coast, according to the National Weather Service out of New Orleans. Skies are mostly clear behind the last front, so water’s greening up in the marsh drains and bayou mouths.

Tides are running low mid‑day and pushing back in late, which is perfect for working inside marsh and lower bays. Tide-Forecast’s Gulf region chart shows a negative l...

Specks and reds are chewing good along the Louisiana side of the Gulf right now, and if you time the moving tide you can put together a real solid box in short order. Cooler water and shorter days have the fish sliding into the bayous, drains, and nearshore rigs where the bait’s stacking up.

## Tides, sun, and weather
Expect a moderate winter tide swing with a good push of water around the mid‑morning and again late afternoon; plan to be set up and fishing an hour on either side of those changes. Sunrise is roughly earl...

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

Let's kick things off with the conditions. We're looking at a waxing gibbous moon at 71% visibility, and the bite times are shaping up nicely. Your major bite window is running from 7:32 to 9:32 in the morning, with another solid bite from 7:44 to 9:44 tonight. Don't sleep on the minor bites either – we've got action from 12:36 to 2:36 AM and again from 2:28 to 4:28 PM.

The tide situation at Calcasieu Pass is firing right now. We're looking at some very high tidal co...

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025.

Let me start with the conditions. We're looking at a waxing gibbous moon at 60.8 percent visibility, and that's gonna play in our favor today. The sun rose this morning around 6:52 AM and we're gonna lose daylight around 5:02 PM, so you've got a solid window to work with.

Now here's what's important—tides are shifting into what we're calling "very high" territory over the next couple days, which means strong currents and excellent fish movement. If you're heading ou...

# Tuesday Morning Fishing Report - December 2nd, 2025

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report. We're looking at a pretty solid day out on the water here in Louisiana.

Let's start with the tides. Down at South Pass and North Pass, we're sitting in that sweet spot where the water's moving nicely. You've got high tide coming in this morning, which is prime time for reds and speckled trout to be feeding hard along those marsh edges and oyster reefs. The tidal coefficient's moderate right now, so don't expect...

# Monday Morning Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

Well folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure coming at you with your Monday morning Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Louisiana. Let's dive right into what's happening out on the water today.

**Tides and Conditions**

We've got a high tide this morning at 4:12 AM running just 0.28 feet—pretty minimal action there. The solunar chart shows we're in an average activity period, so don't expect any major fireworks, but there's still opportunity if you know where to look.

**What's Biting**

December is prime time fo...

Well, hey there folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Sunday morning fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana waters.

Let's start with today's conditions. Sunrise this morning was around 6:34 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 5:00 PM, so you've got a solid day ahead of you out on the water. As for the tides, we're in that transitional period heading into December. Down in New Orleans, we're looking at high tide around 1:56 PM and low tide hitting around 9:55 PM. Over in the Tchefuncta River area, high tide came in around 11:06 AM with low tide...

# Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report - Saturday, November 29, 2025

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf Coast fishing report for Saturday, November 29th. Let me break down what's happening out on the water right now.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at some solid tidal action this morning. In the Calcasieu Pass area, we've got high tides at 4:30 AM and 9:42 AM with a low at 3:38 PM. The tidal coefficient is sitting at 56, which is average - good enough to get those fish moving. Sunrise happened around 6:49 AM, and we'll see sunset...

# Friday Morning Fishing Report - Gulf Coast Louisiana

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf Coast fishing report for Friday, November 28th. Let me break down what's happening on the water today.

**Tides and Conditions**

We're looking at moderate tidal action this morning across South Pass and the surrounding areas. The maximum high tide in this region sits around 2.3 feet, with lows dropping to minus 1.3 feet. These aren't extreme swings, but they're workable for getting out there. Sunrise comes early around 6:15 AM, so if you're heading out now, you've got some solid...

# Thursday Morning Gulf Coast Fishing Report - November 27th

Well howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report straight from Louisiana waters.

We're looking at some excellent conditions this morning as we head into late November. The water's been cooling down nicely, and that means the fish are feeding hard. Speckled trout are absolutely stacking up along oyster reefs and bridge pylons, especially in Lake Pontchartrain and around Calcasieu. We're seeing heavy trout limits coming out of Hopedale and Empire, with boats averaging 25 to 40 fish per trip. That's solid action...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, November 26 report for the Louisiana Gulf Coast—Venice, Barataria, and the marshes from Calcasieu to Breton Sound turned on overnight with a big November cold front. As of 7:47 am this morning at South Pass, we saw a high tide of 1.8 ft, with a strong falling tide due this evening at 7:01 pm, swinging an impressive 0.6 ft drop. Today’s tide coefficient sits very high at 96—so currents and water movement are prime, which means it’s a banner day for aggressive feeding. Sunrise hit at 5:59 am and sunset is set for 7:48 pm, so dawn and dusk wil...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

First light arrived this morning at 6:46, with sunset coming at 5:14 PM. Tidal swing’s average today, with a mid-morning low at 11:34 AM and evening high peaking about 9:16 PM around Calcasieu and Grand Pass. Expect moderate water movement—those prime solunar periods fall in the early morning and late evening, both big triggers for a November Louisiana bite according to tides4fishing.com and Fishing Reminder.

We’re still riding the cool-down from those recent fronts. Winds are out of the north, steady 10-15 mp...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for November 24, 2025.

Sun’s up early today at 6:00 AM, setting around 5:00 PM. The tide’s rolling in strong—at South Pass and Empire, we’re looking at a high coefficient tide, which means lots of water movement and active fish. The high tide peaked just after 7:00 AM, and you’ll see the water dropping out all day with a solid low around 5:00 PM according to Tides4Fishing. The Farmer’s Almanac says we’ve got a fair bite peaking this evening, so timing your trip late afternoon into...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you Friday morning’s Gulf of Mexico Louisiana angling report. Sunrise hit the marsh at 6:24 AM today, with sunset coming at 5:13 PM. Out on the water, we’re seeing a classic late fall pattern—air cool in the low 60s early, warming into the 70s by midday. Winds are easy at 7 to 10 knots out of the northwest, skies mostly cloudy with a few sunny breaks and low humidity. Tides are rolling in strong; high tide’s set around midday, stacking up water along the marsh edges and oyster reefs, making for prime fishing during the solunar early mo...

Artificial Lure here reporting from the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, where the November bite is still red hot. Today’s sunrise tipped the marsh at 6:42 a.m. and sunset’s expected at 5:15 p.m., so we’ve got plenty of daylight for chasing trout, redfish, and more. The weather this morning is classic late fall — cool and breezy, mid-60s at dawn but edging to low 70s by mid-afternoon, with light southeast winds and some cloud cover favoring a strong inshore bite.

Tides are running good and high, with the morning low around 8:20 a.m., followed by a solid hi...

Artificial Lure here with your Louisiana Gulf fishing report for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025. Sunrise hit at 7:05 am this morning and we’ll draw daylight out until about 6:26 pm, giving us plenty of time to put some fish in the box. Right now we’ve got a good tidal push – high tide kicked in just before 10 am around Leeville Bayou Lafourche and the solunar tables are calling for above-average activity today. Winds are light out of the north and the skies are mostly clear, which means the marshes and the passes are ripe for a solid session.

Redfish are runnin...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the morning scoop on fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, this fine November 18th, 2025. Let’s jump right in, because the bite’s been exciting with the late fall cool-down.

Weather’s crisp and stable today, promising partly cloudy skies with a gentle north breeze. Water temps are trending in the mid-to-upper 60s, and that’s just right for getting everything from specks to reds feeding up before winter. Sunrise was at 6:02 am and you’ll be packing up at sunset around 5:14 pm, so plenty of daylight for a double tide swing...

Artificial Lure here, reporting straight from the heart of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast waters on November 17th, 2025. We saw cool, crisp air slide in behind another autumn front last night, setting the stage for some of the best inshore fishing of the year right as the marshes light up in November. If you’re launching out today, sunrise hit at about 6:21 AM with sunset set for 5:08 PM—a short window, but plenty of time to get on some fish before that evening chill settles in according to Tides4Fishing.

Tide action’s been moderate, with South Pass showing a late-m...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the November 16th, 2025, fishing report fresh outta Louisiana’s Gulf Coast. It’s another early morning down on the marsh, and conditions are looking fair for anglers chasing trout, reds, flounder, and more, especially as we ease into late fall.

Let’s talk **weather** first. National Weather Service says we’re waking up to moderate winds out the northeast at 8-12 mph, skies partly cloudy, and temperatures climbing from the mid-60s to upper 70s by midday. Humidity’s steady, so pack some light gear, stay hydrated, and expect less chop on protected bayous and...

Mornin’ y’all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf coast fishing report for November 15th, straight outta Louisiana. First light hit the marsh at 6:38 am and y’all’ll be packing up by 5:17 pm tonight—so set those alarms and plan on a full day, tide-wise. Over in Calcasieu Pass, expect a low at 6:02 am, bumping up to a high at 12:57 pm, then ebbin’ off again come evening. Tidal movement is steady, and solunar activity’s on the average side, but it’s enough water to get fish feeding by mid-morning.

Last night’s cooler temps eased into a muggy dawn near...

Mornin’ y’all, it’s Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast fishing report for November 14th, 2025. We’re lookin’ at a low tide this morning, just past 4 AM, and the water’s gonna stay real calm with the next high tide not comin’ in till late afternoon. Sunrise is at 7:00 AM, sunset at 6:30 PM, and the solunar activity is rated low today, so don’t expect the fish to be jumpin’ outta the water, but there’s still some good bites to be had.

The weather’s been cool and wet lately, pushin’ the bass and speckled trout toward their winte...

Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for November 13, 2025.

We’re starting the morning off cool, with water temps around 65 to 68 degrees inshore, and that’s got the fish fired up and hungry. Sunrise hit at 6:59 this morning, and the sun’s going to set around 6:30 this evening—expect a bright, breezy fall day with plenty of cloud cover rolling in around midday. Winds are out the ENE at a steady 10–15 knots, so you’ll want to plan your drifts with that in mind.

Tide movement is moderate to...

Artificial Lure reporting for November 11, 2025, right here from the heart of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. The weather’s shaping up nicely this morning—mid-60s at sunrise, climbing toward the low 70s by noon, minimal wind and light cloud cover, just the kind of day we crave for fall fishing. Sunrise came in at 6:58 AM, and sunset will be at 6:33 PM, so you’ve got a solid 11 hours of light to work with and a full day to chase those limits.

The tidal coefficient for Grand Isle is sitting at 66, which means we’re seeing average movement—not huge swing...

Artificial Lure here bringing you the November 10, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Louisiana. The weather’s mild this morning—temps starting in the upper 60s, with light southeast winds around 5 to 10 knots and humidity on the rise, typical for November along the marsh. Expect partly cloudy skies, no significant storms in the forecast, but a freshening breeze come afternoon.

Sunrise came at 6:23 AM, sunset will hit at 5:01 PM, so there’s a solid daytime window for fishing. Tides around the Grand Isle area this morning showed a low at 9:10 AM with a slow incoming tide t...

Artificial Lure here bringing you the freshest Gulf of Mexico fishing report for November 9, 2025, focusing on our southern Louisiana waters.

First off, the weather’s been gentle—mild temps hovering in the mid-60s early with a light southern breeze picking up by late morning, classic for this time of year. Skies are mostly clear, making it real comfortable to be out. Sunrise hit just after 6:35 AM, and sunset’s expected at 5:11 PM, giving us a solid window to hit the water.

Tide talk: We’ve got a high tidal coefficient at Empire Jetty today, peaking around 8...

Artificial Lure checking in from Louisiana’s Gulf coast, gettin’ you set for a Saturday out on the water: November 8, 2025. Sunrise today hit at 6:21 am, with sunset coming in at 5:07 pm. Novembers bring the front edge of cool mornings and dropping water temps, which put those Gulf fish on edge—in a good way. Today’s weather starts crisp, upper 50s breaking into low 70s by midday, light northwest winds 8 to 12 knots, pushing ebb tide conditions all morning into early afternoon. Check your tidal charts for Grand Isle or Empire Jetty—the high tide’s rolling in around 7:45 am, dropping till about 3...

Artificial Lure here with your November 7th Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report—let’s get right to what’s biting and where, to help you make the most of your time on the water.

**Today’s conditions**: Tides are on the mellow side, with Lake Charles showing a tidal coefficient of just 34—a low range, so you won’t see huge swings between high and low tide. Currents will be pretty slight, which means less moving water and subtle current lines. We’ve got about 11 hours of daylight with sunrise just before 6:30 am and sunset near 5:35 pm, so get out ear...

Artificial Lure here—coming to you with the Thursday, November 6, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico waters around Louisiana, straight from the heart of local experience.

Sun broke the horizon this morning at 6:13 AM and you can expect it to dip back down just before 5:00 PM. You're looking at about 11 hours of daylight—plenty for a solid session on the water. The air’s cool and stable with marine conditions gradually improving after the minor coastal flooding from earlier in the week, according to the latest marine weather update. Winds are moderate, making for comfortable casting and clean...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute fishing report for November 5, 2025, covering the Gulf of Mexico waters in and around Louisiana.

Startin’ off, we’ve got classic fall conditions helpin’ fire up the bite. Cooler temps from the front pushin’ through have inshore marshes, from Calcasieu to Breton Sound, stacked with speckled trout and redfish. Early birds are gettin’ the worm—sunrise this mornin’ was 6:16 a.m., and sunset’s comin’ at 4:53 p.m., so plan your trips for dawn and dusk for max action. These low-light windows lined up perfect with the moving tides.

Talkin’ tides, the Empire Jetty is...

Artificial Lure reporting in from the Louisiana Gulf coast with your Tuesday, November 4th fishing report. Conditions are looking prime for fall fishing, so let’s dig into what’s happening out there today.

Sunrise hit at 6:16AM and you’ll pick up lines right as sunset settles in at 5:11PM. Weather’s starting off mild—mid-60s at dawn and rising to the mid-70s by this afternoon. Light winds out of the north, and skies are mostly clear, just the way we like it for sight-fishing those grass flats and around coastal marshes.

Tides are runnin...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Monday, November 3, 2025. Sunrise came in at 6:22 AM and we’re looking at sunset close to 5:13 PM. Today brings cooler post-front air, clear skies, and a light north breeze—fine conditions to be out on the water with the marshes and bays waking up after the recent fronts, which always gets the fish chewing.

Tide action today is soft, with the tidal coefficient around 33-34 through the afternoon, meaning there’s not a whole lot of moving water, so focus on fishing pinch points and current breaks. Look f...

Artificial Lure here with your on-the-water Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for November 2, 2025.

Sunrise hit about 6:22am this morning, with sunset rolling in at 5:40pm. We’ve got just over 11 hours of daylight, with mostly light to moderate north winds bringing a touch of crispness and pushing cleaner water down into the lower marshes and bays.

Looking at the tides, Empire Jetty’s swinging a high tidal coefficient today — starting around 85 and dropping just a bit toward dusk. That means stronger currents and lots more moving water, perfect for stirring up bait and getting game fish h...

Here’s Artificial Lure bringing you the November 1st fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and those rich Louisiana marshes. As the calendar turns, cool weather is dialing up the action and the fall run is on in full swing across the coast.

Let’s start with the **tides**. Down around Cocodrie, we’ve got a low tidal coefficient—just 33 rising to 41 by sundown, so the tidal swing will be moderate but not dramatic. That’ll mean less current, especially midday, but don’t let that slow you down: the falling tide right around dawn and dusk is prime for...

Happy Halloween from deep down in the Louisiana Gulf! This is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for Friday, October 31st, 2025. If you’re chasing specks and reds from Grand Isle to Port Fourchon, or trying for big bull reds off Venice, you’re in for a classic autumn bite, so let’s dig in.

Sun rose today at 7:12 a.m. and will set about 6:14 p.m. down this way, so you’ve got a good window of daylight to fill the box. Tides started out with a high early at 4:49 a.m. (1.2 ft) and you’ll see it dro...

Artificial Lure here with your October 30th Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report, and folks—it’s classic fall on the coast. Expect a **chilly, blustery start:** New Orleans marine advisories have reported gale winds and rough seas through 7 a.m. today, so it’s a good morning to check the weather window before heading out. Winds should lay down a bit mid-morning, but keep those life jackets zipped while running the big water.

**Sunrise hit at 7:03 a.m.** with sunset on tap for 6:04 p.m. That means you’re working with right at 11 hours of daylight according to Tides...

Artificial Lure here, checking in for your October 29th Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. Sunrise sparked the day at 7:16 AM and sunset will close out at 6:23 PM. We’re in what locals call a “post-front lull,” with clear skies and a light north breeze. Temps are starting in the mid 60s and topping out near 77 by early afternoon. Water clarity is above average across the marshes thanks to these cooling winds and recent cold snaps, setting the table for some hot fishing.

Tides are fairly weak this morning—the tidal coefficient in Cocodrie is hovering around 34, which means sl...

Good morning fishin’ friends, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana report for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. First light hit the marsh at 7:10 this morning, and sunset's lined up for 6:16 this evening. With these fall days getting shorter, you’ll want to plan your trips around the best daylight and solunar periods—right now, those magic windows are landing early: major feeding times peaked from 3:43 to 5:43 AM and will give another boost from 4:14 to 6:14 PM, according to regional solunar forecasts.

Tides are running low today, with the tidal coefficient trailing down at 34, meaning a gentle but still notice...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025. Let’s jump right in—

**Tidal conditions** this morning in Grand Isle are running a low coefficient, so we’ve got modest movement: high tide hit around 1:04 am at 1.5 ft, low tide shifts in at 1:05 pm at 0.2 ft, giving us enough water flow for specks and reds to hunt bait but nothing wild. Sunrise was at 7:09 am, and sunset comes early at 6:17 pm, with just over 11 hours of daylight. Night anglers take note: solunar activity is middling today, but with a fair rating for ev...

Out here on the Gulf this Sunday, October 26, Artificial Lure reporting in with your Louisiana coastal fishing report. We had a **mild fall morning** with sunrise at 7:14 AM and sunset coming at 6:21 PM, giving anglers a solid window for action. *Tides are on a medium cycle today*—the coefficient out of Calcasieu Pass started at 69 and will ease down to 60 by sundown, so expect moderate current through the marshes and at the passes. According to NOAA’s Cocodrie table, the closest low at midday (around 12:40 PM) could make for some hot bites in the hours bracketing that slack tide.
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Y'all, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with today's Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. October 25th is lookin' like a great day to hit the waters. Sunrise is at 7:06 AM, and sunset's at 6:18 PM. The tidal coefficient is average today, so expect some decent currents.

Fish activity is kinda slow based on the moon phase, but some folks are catchin' a few sheepshead and redfish around structures like bridge pilings and jetties. Use live shrimp or small blue crabs as bait; they're absolute killers for sheepshead. If you're lookin' for some action, try fishin' the Empire Jetty...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for October 24, 2025.

Sunrise this morning rolled in at 7:12 am, and sunset’s coming up at 6:27 pm. We’ve got about 11 hours and 38 minutes of daylight to work with. Tides are running strong today—the tidal coefficient is sitting at 108 early, then easing to 98 by dark according to Tides4Fishing. That means big tidal swings and faster currents, so fish should be moving, especially around the edges of the marshes and in deep cuts.

Weather’s been on the mild side with a bit of cloud cover, l...

Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 23rd fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Sunrise was at 7:06 AM and sunset’s coming up at 6:21 PM, so you’ve got about 11 hours of daylight to make the most of it. Over in Grand Isle, expect a mild fall morning turning into a fine day. Weather’s cool and stable—just what you want for a good bite, especially with high pressure hanging in after that last front.

Tide-wise, it’s a solid set today. At Grand Isle, the first low tide rolled through around 9:19 this morning at 0.3 feet, and...

Howdy y'all, I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to expert for Gulf Coast fishing. As of today, October 22, 2025, the tidal coefficient is pretty high around Empire Jetty, with significant tidal movements expected throughout the day. Sunrise is at 7:04 AM, and sunset is at 6:21 PM.

The recent cooler weather has redfish and speckled trout moving into the marshes, making them a prime target. For redfish, try using twitchbaits like the MirrOLure MirrOdine or bladed jigs like the Z-Man Chatterbait. Speckled trout are biting well on the Live Target Croaker swimbait.

Hot spots include the North Pass for trout and...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.

We've got high tidal coefficients today sitting at 83 and climbing to 85 by noon, which means we're looking at strong currents and significant water movement - perfect conditions for active feeding. The sun came up around 7:08 this morning and we'll have it until about 6:26 tonight, giving us over 11 hours of fishing time.

October fishing in Louisiana is heating up big time. The fall migration is in full swing, and the action has been outstanding. Big bull redfish are pushing into the Calcasieu...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure dropping a fresh Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Louisiana on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Sunrise cut through Cocodrie’s marshes at 7:06 AM, and we’re set to get 11 hours and 21 minutes of solid daylight. Tidal movement is high, with coefficients in Cocodrie peaking around 85 most of the day. That means tides are bringing major current—fish will be cruising and feeding hard, especially around the top of the tide right before noon. If you’re fishing Slidell and Bayou Bonfouca, that tidal coefficient is even higher at 108, so expect some serious movement and acti...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you your Sunday, October 19th fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana, right as the marsh shifts into high gear with the true arrival of fall.

First light came at 7:06 AM, and we’ll have just a hair over 11 hours of daylight before sunset hits at 6:28 PM. The early bite should be hot with that much sun pushing bait into the shallows. Tides around Cocodrie and Empire are running high—tidal coefficient at 83 today—so there’s plenty of push in the currents. That means moving water and actively feeding fish. You’ll see you...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, October 18th Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. If you’re out here at first light, sunrise hit Cocodrie right at 7:06 AM, and we’re set for sunset at 6:29 PM, giving us over eleven hours of prime casting.

Let’s talk tides: Cocodrie is seeing four pushes today—2:47 AM at 1.1 ft, 7:49 AM at 1.0 ft, 1:18 PM peaking at 1.1 ft, and flooding out 7:22 PM with a 0.9 ft low. With a tidal coefficient of 78, expect strong water movement—this is just what you want for active fish and working baits through the passes and points, especially...

Good morning, y'all, this is Artificial Lure with your October 17th fishing report for the Greater New Orleans and Gulf of Mexico area.

What a beautiful fall morning we've got out here! The sun's been up since just after 7 AM, and we're looking at about 11 and a half hours of daylight before she sets this evening around 6:30.

Let me tell you, October fishing has been absolutely on fire across Louisiana's coast and marsh. Those cooler temps we've been getting are really turning on the bite.

**Speckled trout** are stacking up like cordwood along oyster...

Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, October 15, 2025. If you’re thinking about hitting the water today, bundle up in your slickers and set that alarm clock, because conditions are setting up for some classic fall fishing action.

First things first, let’s talk sunrise and sunset. Down around Cocodrie, sun poked up at 7:04 a.m. and it’ll set at 6:32 p.m. You’ve got plenty of daylight to chase those lineside dreams, but don’t sleep on the first and last hour of sunlight—t...

This is Artificial Lure with your October 12th, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and the Louisiana coast.

Good morning anglers! We've got some prime fishing conditions shaping up for you today. The sun rose at 7:02 AM in Cocodrie, and we're looking at about 11 hours and 45 minutes of daylight before sunset around 6:35 PM.

Now let's talk tides, because this is where it gets interesting. We're riding a tidal coefficient of 50, which puts us in that average range. Over at Cocodrie, high tide hit at 2:28 AM at 1.6 feet, and we're looking at low tide coming in...

This is Artificial Lure with your October 11th, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and the Louisiana coast. Not a cloud in the sky this morning, and you could taste that bit of autumn in the air as the sun peeks up—sunrise hit us around 6:57 AM, and she'll set this evening at 6:44 PM. With a high tidal coefficient peaking at 103 at noon and ending above 108, there's plenty of water moving and that’s just what you want to see for a big fall bite. In Cocodrie, high tide rolled in early, so fish those current seams and drains for...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday, October 10th, 2025, on-the-water report from the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

Sunrise cracked at 6:54 this morning and you’ll see sunset right around 6:39 this evening, giving us just shy of 12 hours to target the prime fall bite. The north winds are pumping in clearer water across the salt marshes, with big swings in tide thanks to a lunar boost—perfect scenario for predatory fish to feed heavy. Tide charts from Slidell show a strong falling tide for much of the morning, with low around midday. That means moving water and lots of current, which is a...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, inshore and coastal fishing report for the great state of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.

First light came up at 6:56 AM today, with sunset slated for right around 6:45 PM. We’ll see a solid 11 hours and change of daylight to get after it. Weather’s classic fall Louisiana: cool and crisp in the mornings, pushing into the mid-70s by afternoon, with a light northerly breeze post-front working its magic across the coast—these clear skies and manageable wind are prime for solid bites, especially near marshy points.

T...

Artificial Lure here with your October 5th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. It’s early October and that first bite of cool air has sparked some solid action all across our marshes and bays. The bite’s on, and if you’re thinking about heading out today, you’ve timed it right.

Sunrise hit at 7:14 AM, with sunset coming just before 7:00 PM—plenty of daylight to work with. The weather’s typical for early fall: cool mornings that give way to warm afternoons, and the north wind behind yesterday’s front has cleaned up the water inshore. That clearer w...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday October 4th fishing report for Louisiana’s Gulf Coast and marsh. The cooler October snap has really turned on the bite across the bays, marsh drains, and nearshore Gulf waters. We’re looking at a sunrise just after 6:55 AM and sunset at 6:46 PM. Weather’s running cool and dry, north winds helping to clean up the water clarity—and that means fish are feeding heavy on these moving tides.

Tide’s falling through most of the morning, which is prime time for marsh drains, creek mouths, and bayou runouts. That moving water’s pushing sh...

Fishing fans, this is Artificial Lure reporting from down in south Louisiana, where the Gulf of Mexico is greeting us to October with a sultry dawn, muggy air, and that rolling promise of fall fishing picking up steam. Sunrise hit just before 7 AM, and we’ll get nearly 12 hours of daylight—perfect for those willing to put in the time early and late, with sunset rolling in around 7:20 PM, per the Cocodrie tide and solunar charts from Tides4Fishing.

Today’s tidal swing is subtle, with a tidal coefficient around 47, so you’re not going to see those big flus...

Good morning, it's Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Tuesday, October 1st.

What a time to be on the water! The Gulf's been absolutely on fire lately, and I'm seeing some incredible action that's got every angler talking.

The big story is still that monster 228-pound tarpon a young Cruz Strohmeyer pulled out of the Mississippi Delta waters just last week. This 15-year-old from New Orleans fought that silver king for over two hours on his very first tarpon trip, and it's looking like a junior world record. The fish hit an...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from saltwater hot spots all along coastal Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico on this fine Sunday, September 28th, 2025.

Today’s weather is classic fall transition—expect early-morning temps in the upper 60s climbing to the low 80s by afternoon, with a light NE breeze, partly cloudy skies, and low rain chances. That’s comfortable fishing weather, but keep an eye on passing clouds that could turn up the wind. According to tides4fishing, sunrise hit at 6:54 a.m. and sunset rolls around 6:51 p.m. Tidal movement today is on the lower...

Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, September 27th fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana region. Sun popped up at 6:53 this morning and she’ll set at 6:53 this evening—twelve hours of daylight to fill the box and a tide worth watching. Cocodrie’s tidal swing is running a moderate 1.2-foot range, with high around 7:20 am, low tide late afternoon, and the solunar activity is running on the lower side today according to tides4fishing. Still, with a near-full moon and moving water all day, you’ve got windows for action, especially around sunrise and again a little before dark. Duration: 00:03:51

Artificial Lure talkin’ to you from down in Louisiana, bringing you the Friday, September 26 Gulf fishing report. Sun popped up at 6:54 a.m., and she’ll dip below the horizon at 6:52 p.m. We’ve got over twelve hours of daylight to work with today, and you’ll want to use every minute—the bite’s on and the tides are running strong.

Tidal action around Cocodrie is big this morning, with a 1.4-foot high tide near dawn and dropping out through the evening to a 0.2-foot low around 6:22 p.m. According to Tides4Fishing, we’ve got some serious m...

Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday, September 24th fishing report straight from the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana coast. Sunrise hit at 6:49 AM, and expect sunset at 6:53 PM—so you've got a solid window of daylight for line-wetting today. Out at Grand Isle, the morning tide peaked at 9:23 AM with a height of 0.6 feet, followed by another high late tonight just after 11:30 PM at 1.4 feet. On the water, we've got a high tidal coefficient, meaning stronger currents and better bait movement—a recipe for increased fish activity, especially around major transitions and structure, so make use of those windows.

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Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning tacklebox update, coming to you from the heart of the Louisiana Gulf Coast. It’s September 20th, 2025, and if you’re heading out to chase reds and specks, you’re in for some textbook fall action.

Let’s start with the sun and tides—your two best friends this weekend. We’ve got sunrise right at 6:47 AM and sunset at 6:58 PM. Over in Grand Isle, today’s tide chart shows a high tide coming at 10:37 AM with another minor jump at 7:45 PM. The tidal coefficient is up at 88, which means strong tidal movement...

Artificial Lure back with your morning fishing report from the beautiful Louisiana Gulf Coast, Friday, September 19, 2025. Sunrise at 6:50 AM, sunset at 7:06 PM—just enough daylight to get in a full day of chasing reds, specks, and all that briny bounty the marsh throws our way. Today’s tidal coefficient is running high, peaking at 106 early and gradually dropping to 100 by sunset, so expect strong tidal swings, pronounced currents, and active feeding windows, especially around the major changes according to Tides4Fishing’s Cocodrie and Grand Isle charts. Big tides and movement favor aggressive fish—if you’re wading, drifting, or anchoring...

Artificial Lure here, giving y’all the September 17th fishing rundown for the inshore and nearshore Gulf out of south Louisiana—your boots-on-the-bow report for marsh, bay, and a touch of blue.

Sun got up around 6:48 this morning and will duck behind the cane about 7:03 tonight. Skies are mostly clear with a muggy high near the mid-80s, and light southeast winds picking up through the day—that’ll keep the skeeters honest but shouldn't put a damper on the bite. Expect a bit of haze, as humidity’s true to form. Heavy dew at sunrise, so your deck shoes...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday, September 14, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coast fishing report.

Today brought humid, late-summer conditions with late-afternoon highs near 89°F, humidity pushing the muggy meter, and a south wind steady at 10–12 knots. Coastal showers popped up but were mostly scattered and short-lived, perfect for that classic “duck-and-cast” rhythm. According to Tides4Fishing, the morning high tide hit just after sunrise around 7:30 am, with another low easing in during late afternoon. The bite window was best right at sun-up and again shortly before dusk—sunrise was 6:47 am, sunset 7:13 pm.

The inshore action around Co...

This is Artificial Lure reporting on the Gulf of Mexico action from Louisiana for Sunday, September 14th. If you’re out and about this morning, you started with a sunrise at 6:43 AM and we’re rolling into a sunset at about 7:07 PM. Plenty of daylight, and right now we’re working with a strong tidal swing—the tidal coefficient is sitting at 71 early before tapering off by evening according to Tides4Fishing. That means there’s good water movement, so expect baitfish to be active and fish feeding hard around those major tide changes, especially at mouths and passes.

The w...

Artificial Lure here with your September 13th fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Sunrise hit at 6:41 this morning, with sunset on deck for 7:03 tonight. We’re looking at a healthy 12 hours and 23 minutes of daylight, and the moon’s already set—prime conditions for catching fish around those early moving tides according to Tides4Fishing.

Tide activity today is medium to high across coastal hot spots. Grand Isle is seeing a tidal coefficient starting around 71 and dropping to 55 by day’s end, so expect solid water movement until the afternoon, and that means more bait pushed around—g...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday fishing report for the Louisiana Gulf! Let’s get right to what’s biting, what’s moving, and where to toss that line on September 12, 2025.

First light hit the water at 6:43 this morning and the sun’ll set tonight at 7:07, giving us a solid twelve-and-a-half hours out on the marshes and bays. Tides are lively right now: high water crested overnight, dropped off for most of the morning, and we’re seeing another gentle push heading toward mid-afternoon—a 1.5-foot high at 1 a.m., falling to just 0.2 by about 12:40 p.m., then building ene...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for September 10, 2025. With sunrise kicking off at 6:18 AM and sunset winding us down at 7:19 PM, y’all have a solid window to put a bend in the rod. Today’s forecast from the National Weather Service says we’re looking at 10-15 knot northeast winds and seas holding steady at 2 to 3 feet—pretty comfortable for both inshore and nearshore runs. Keep an eye out for a few scattered showers and storms, especially as that weak wave slides in from the east.

Tide activity is big today, with the Empi...

Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report. Fires are just waking, shrimp boats are drifting, and looks like we’ve got a ripper of a day on tap thanks to steady clear skies and gentle breezes.

Right now along the southeast Louisiana coast, sunrise cracked at 6:41 a.m. and you’ve got daylight until about 7:21 p.m. Tides in Cocodrie are running a bit low today, with the big incoming peak happening around 7:54 a.m. and a fall-off toward a moderate evening low close to 7:53 p.m. According to tides4fishing.com, the...

Artificial Lure reporting from the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana! The sun crept up at 6:41 this morning and should sink below the horizon at 7:20 tonight, giving us a nice long window for casting lines and hunting lunkers. Tides around Cocodrie and Grand Isle are running low today, with a morning high right at first light and a gentle drop through the evening—small currents and a tidal coefficient in the high 40s to mid-50s make it an easy day for fishing sheltered waters, though you’ll want to watch for any shifting breezes or storm remnants that can stir things up u...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Friday, September 5th, 2025. Sunrise this morning kicked off at 6:22, and sunset will roll in at 7:39 tonight, giving y’all plenty of daylight for chasing a bite. Tidal movement is prime today — the high tide hits at 10:47 am and a strong low swings in at 8:55 pm. The tidal coefficient sits high, 94 at dawn and climbing, so expect heavy current and increased fish activity around those changes according to Tides4Fishing.

Weather-wise, the National Weather Service out of New Orleans says an on-again, off-again thunderstorm pattern is sticking arou...

Artificial Lure here with your September 3rd, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and South Louisiana fishing report.

We started the day down in Plaquemines Parish with perfect late summer conditions—sunrise hit at 6:37 a.m. and you’ll get daylight until just about 7:45 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to wet a line. The tide across points like Empire Jetty and Southwest Pass is running a regular cycle; high water rolled in just before daybreak and low tide’s expected come evening, with relatively mild tidal coefficients around 48 to 58. That means slower moving currents along the beaches and the mars...

“Artificial Lure” here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for September 3rd, 2025.

We’ve rolled into September and while the bite is starting to shift from those relentless summer patterns, there’s still plenty of heat on—and I’m not just talking about the weather. As of today, sunrise kicked off at 6:29 a.m. and you’ll see the sun slip behind the marsh at 7:37 p.m. That gives us just over 13 hours of daylight. According to Tides4Fishing, we’re dealing with strong tidal movement right now, with a high tidal coefficient—a good sign for moving wa...

This is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for Sunday, August 31st, 2025, coming to you from the heart of the Louisiana Gulf Coast—where the marsh meets the salt and the fish are biting.

Sunrise was at 6:13 this morning, and we’ll see the sunset at 8:03 tonight, giving us nearly 14 hours of daylight. Folks hit the water early, and that paid off—especially around high tide just after 2 o’clock this afternoon. Tides are swinging big today, with a high tidal coefficient around 79, which means strong currents and a lot of water moving through the marshes. That usually...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Saturday, August 30th, 2025.

Sun’s up at 6:30 a.m. sharp and sets at 7:45 p.m., giving us just over 13 hours of daylight. The wind is light early, picking up a touch by noon, but nothing to keep you off the water. Expect mid-80s by late morning, humid, but at least skies look mixed with a little cloud cover for those redfish to push shallower around marsh edges.

Tides today are rolling in strong, too: the tidal coefficient in the South Pass area is pe...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and the Louisiana coast on this fine August 29th, 2025.

Let’s talk conditions first. Sunrise fired up at 6:17 AM and we’re looking at a sunset around 8:18 PM tonight. The weather is warm and calm—classic late-summer Louisiana, with humidity rising and winds light through most of the region. Tidal action is on the mellow side today; the high tide for the Lake Charles area rolled in at 7:49 AM and we’ve got a low tidal coefficient at 48 climbing just a bit toward midday, so expec...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

Sunrise hit today at 6:17 a.m. and anglers can expect sunset around 8:18 p.m. That means over 14 hours of daylight to work the marshes, passes, and nearshore spots. The morning tide peaked around 7:49 a.m., but tidal movement is low today—coefficient sits at 48 early, rising a touch to 51 midday, so don’t expect strong current or big tidal swings. Light to moderate winds are forecasted with muggy summer temps in the high 80s to low 90s, typical for Louisiana's late August. The water is w...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, August 24th, 2025. We’re rolling into the last weeks of summer, and the Bayou waters are showing out for anglers willing to rise early and read the skies.

First things first, sunrise dropped around 6:33 AM this morning with the sunsets heading out about 7:39 PM. Expect another classic south Louisiana August day—humid, sticky, and hot, with midday temps pushing the low 90s and chance of scattered rain showers later this afternoon. Light southerly winds lay down most of the morning, but may freshen up as the...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf Coast fishing report for August 23, 2025, live from the heart of Louisiana.

Sunrise hit at 6:29 a.m. this morning and we’re looking at a sunset right at 7:31 p.m., giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to wet a line. Today’s tides are pumping, with the Grand Isle tidal coefficient sitting at 69 at dawn, rising to 80 by late evening—so you’ve got some lively water movement out there. That means major currents and prime feeding times, especially as those coefficients climb[Grand Isle Tide Chart].

Weather offshore is class...

Good morning, y’all—Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest on fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, this August 22nd, 2025.

Let’s kick it off with today’s conditions. The National Weather Service out of New Orleans expects calm seas at one foot or less, thanks to southwest winds hovering right around five knots most of the day. There’s a chance of scattered showers and some thunderstorms, especially as we get later in the morning into the afternoon, so keep those slickers handy. Tides are moderate today; Grand Isle’s high tide rolled in around 8...

Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for August 20, 2025, covering the waters in and around the Gulf of Mexico and coastal Louisiana.

Sun rose this morning at 6:29 AM across Grand Isle, with sunset on tap at 7:36 PM, giving us a solid 13 hours of daylight to chase after everything that swims. The tides are running on the modest side—a high at 4:41 AM and a low at 4:46 PM. The tidal coefficient hovers in the mid-40s, so expect gentle currents and less dramatic water movement than you might see during a full moon or spring tide. These mellow tides ca...

Good morning, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest fishing report from Louisiana’s Gulf Coast on this fine Sunday, August 17, 2025.

First off, it’s a warm one out there, but the **weather is prime for a day on the water**—expect mostly calm conditions with **variable light winds under 10 knots** and seas sitting at 3 feet or less according to the latest offshore forecast. That's nice and steady for those running outside the passes. The **sun rose over Grand Isle at 6:27 this morning, and you’ll have daylight until 7:39 tonight**, so plenty of time to chase that lim...

Artificial Lure here, and it’s August 16th—let’s talk Gulf of Mexico fishing, Louisiana style. We’re in the dog days of summer, but folks on the water haven’t let the heat slow them down. The bite’s holding strong for everything from specks to reds, and offshore anglers are finding big opportunities.

First, the weather: sunrise hit just after 6:30 a.m., sunset follows close to 7:51 p.m. today. Temperatures early were sticky—upper 70s but rising fast—and you can count on a typical August afternoon cooking up high humidity and possibly some scattered storms off the c...

Sun’s just coming up over the Gulf, and if you’re like me—Artificial Lure, proud Louisiana angler—you’re either already on the water or itching to get there. Today, August 15th, the Gulf of Mexico and its Louisiana marshes are in prime fishing form.

**Weather & Tides:**
Forecast calls for mild winds out of the southwest, around 5 knots, and seas calm at just a foot or less—ideal for small craft whether you’re skiffing the marsh or running out of Venice. We’ll see a mix of clouds with a passing shower possible, but no big storms in...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for August 13, 2025. Out the gate, we’ve got that thick August air—highs pushing the upper 80s, light southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, and seas running nice and easy at 1 to 2 feet overnight, according to the National Weather Service Marine Forecast. Sunrise clocked in at 6:13 a.m., with sunset stretching out to 8:03 p.m., giving us a hefty day to work those lines.

Tidewise, today brings some movement worth capitalizing on. Tides4Fishing reports a low at 12:15 a.m. and a strong afternoon high around 2:10 p.m. for Coco...

Artificial Lure with your Sunday fishing report for August 10th, coming straight from the heart of the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana.

Sunrise cracked the horizon at 6:25 AM this morning, winking over calm seas and temperatures hovering close to 81°F at dawn. You can expect it to heat up quick—mid-90s by noon, with a steady southern breeze picking up in the afternoon. Sunset tonight is marked at 7:54 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase a bite.

Now, let’s talk tides. North Pass charts have tidal coefficients reading around 67 at first light, dropping to about...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Saturday, August 9, 2025. It's prime summer angling season, and conditions are lining up for another memorable day on the water.

Sunrise hit at 6:24 AM, and sunset’s expected at 7:53 PM. Weatherwise, expect partly cloudy skies with light winds out of the southeast around 6 knots, air temps rising from the mid 70s at dawn to upper 80s by afternoon—ideal for beating the midday heat. The current tidal pattern shows a slow-moving incoming tide through most of the morning, peaking early afternoon before falling again. That’s perfect for in...

Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for Louisiana’s slice of the Gulf of Mexico, August 8th, 2025. The day’s already heating up fast, but we’re riding a fresh high tide—peaked around 8:20 this morning near Grand Isle, with low tide swinging in closer to sunset at just before 8 o’clock, so you’ll want to be on the water during those moving periods. The sunrise gave us a golden start at 6:07 AM, and sunset won’t hit till just past 8. Weather’s classic Louisiana summer—steamy, humid, with light southerly breezes, and plenty of sun baking the marshes...

Artificial Lure here with your Louisiana Gulf Coast fishing report for August 6, 2025—and what a steamy bite it’s been, folks. Sunrise ripped the horizon at 6:12 AM, painting those marshes gold, and sunset is set for 8:10 PM giving us nearly 14 hours of good daylight on the brackish water. The tide’s lively today with the tidal coefficient around 79 down in Cocodrie, meaning there’s plenty of water movement—ideal for ambush predators and active baitfish. High tide brought strong current late morning, midday shifts were moderate, and by sundown the movement’s settling but still solid, so you’ll want to plan your s...

Artificial Lure here, coming to you straight outta south Louisiana with your July 7, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana fishing report. Summer's got its full grip on the bayou, and so does the bite. We’re talking steamy temps, fiery fish, and some feisty tides—just what you’d expect for July on the Gulf.

Let’s get into the nitty gritty: the tide out around Grand Isle today’s running strong, with a tidal coefficient hitting 70 in the morning and climbing to 75 by sunset. These are big moves, y’all—means there’s plenty of water shifting, bait stirring, and pr...

Artificial Lure here with your July 6, 2025, Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana fishing report. Summer’s in full swing, y’all, and the bite’s been as hot as the humidity—so let’s get you dialed in for success on the water.

Sunrise was at 5:51 this morning with sunset rolling in around 7:44. That gives anglers a solid window for early morning and late evening action, just when the fish are most active. The predicted tide for Weeks Bay and Vermilion Bay shows a high at 8:02am and low at 8:23pm, and that means plenty of moving water through prime fish...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, June 22, 2025. Let’s dive right into what the water’s giving us today.

Weather’s shaping up classic for summer in Louisiana—humid, with plenty of sun peeking through scattered clouds. Expect a light south-southwest breeze and temps cruising from the mid-70s at sunrise to low 90s as the afternoon bakes on. Sunrise kicked off at 6:01 a.m., with sunset winding down at 8:07 p.m., giving you a nice long window for chasing that early or late bite. Tides are running moderate today, with a decent...