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 the coast with patchy fog clearing fast. By noon, winds swing light out the southwest at 5 to 10 knots, and water temps hover in the mid-60s. That means solid bites and easy casting all day. According to the latest Gulf Coast Fishing Report, Calcasieu Estuary was hot yesterday for trout, with both reds and flounder stacking up around Fontainebleau State Park. Bass anglers have been doing well around the deeper ledges and bluffs in brackish cuts.

Fish activity is on the upswing—recent catches are looking good. Just yesterday, speckled trout rolled in thick with limits drawn using green pumpkin jigs, live shrimp, and smaller swimbaits. Redfish are holding tight to grass lines, ambushing anything passing by, especially chunk cut mullet and popping cork rigs. The flounder action’s best at creek mouths and outflows, biting on finger mullet and Gulp curly tails, especially at dusk.

Anglers cruising up through Saint Amant creeks are still finding action on 3/8 to 1/2 oz jigs tipped with creature baits. Topwater’s a good call at sunup for explosive strikes—they’ll take a Z-Man Pop Shadz or any chugger you toss. Over in Caney Creek and Bussey Brake, tournament pros landed eight- to twelve-pound largemouth on flipping gear—Zoom Z-Craw in green pumpkin, black-and-blue jigs, and live crawfish imitations. If you’re sight-fishing near brush or thick marsh, don’t overlook the reliability of Livingston Lures Howeller Plus crankbaits, especially in yellow craw. Shad spawn’s still on in a few pockets, so white swimbaits and hair jigs fished deep are catching bass.

Bait-wise, live shrimp is premium, especially for trout and reds near the passes and jetties. Popping cork rigs drifted into moving water turn bites nearly every cast. If you’re in muddy water, toss a dark Gulp! jerk shad or scented paddle tail on a 1/4 oz jighead—reds can’t resist the scent trail. When the sun gets high, switch to plastics—Berkley Pit Boss and ChatterBait Jack Hammer are taking both bass and reds. Don’t overlook finger mullet or cut bait for flounder hangin’ at the bottom.

For today’s best hot spots, hit Calcasieu Estuary early for trout and reds—just keep an eye on the tide switch mid-morning. Fontainebleau State Park’s shoreline flats are prime for flounder and late-season redfish; work your baits slow around oyster beds. If you’re up for a ride, the marsh edges out of Leeville are loaded with mixed bags—just watch for fog at first light.

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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 wintering grounds—main lake basins, drop-offs, and steep banks. The bite’s fair to tough, but if you’re patient and work the right spots, you’ll get your limits. Trout anglers are still seein’ good action, especially from the kayak crowd, and there’s plenty of redfish and flounder hangin’ around the marshes and passes.

Over the past few days, the Calcasieu Estuary’s been hot for big speckled trout, and Fontainebleau State Park’s got some nice redfish and flounder. If you’re lookin’ for bass, the offshore ledges and deep bluffs are your best bet. The pros at Major League Fishing have been hammerin’ them with swimbaits, jerkbaits, and drop-shot rigs, especially with the cooler water temps. The black-and-blue Dirty Jigs Swim Jig paired with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Meaty Chunk is workin’ real well, and the Evergreen FA 87 jerkbait’s been a killer for spotted bass.

For inshore fishing, a modified River2Sea S-Waver in crystal minnow is a solid choice, and don’t forget the V&M Wild Shad swimbaits in French pearl and rainbow shad. If you’re targetin’ redfish or trout, a simple soft plastic on a jig head or a live shrimp under a popping cork will get the job done. The reduction industry’s been catchin’ less than their quota lately, so there’s plenty of baitfish in the water, which means the predators are feedin’.

Hot spots for today? Try the Calcasieu Estuary for trout, Fontainebleau State Park for redfish and flounder, and the deep bluffs on Lewis Smith Lake for bass. Keep an eye on the tides and solunar periods, and don’t be afraid to mix up your baits and techniques.

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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 today, according to Tides4Fishing for Shell Beach. High tide peaked just after 4 a.m. at 2.0 feet, with the ebb running down toward a low at 2:20 p.m. of 0.5 feet. That means a solid moving tide most of the morning—prime time! The moon is waxing, and the solunar tables point to a low-moderate activity window, but peak action should coincide nicely with sunrise.

Let’s talk fish. Inshore, speckled trout are on the prowl, especially near prominent bait concentrations. Birds are your best friend right now—slicks or diving gulls around Shell Beach, Hopedale, or the outside edge of Bay Eloi are sure signs of feeding reds and trout. Texas Parks and Wildlife reports out of Redfish Bay that reds are hungry in knee- to waist-deep water, and the same holds true from Delacroix all the way down to Grand Isle this week. Limits of slot reds are popping up around the oyster reefs and points, with some bigger bruisers hanging closer to the cuts.

Specks are running thick over deeper shell humps and drop-offs, and the folks at Louisiana Sportsman note that kayak anglers are especially making great catches at first light. Reports from the Texas City and Freeport areas, which often mirror our Louisiana conditions, are showing plenty of redfish and trout coming on live shrimp, finger mullet, or soft plastics under a popping cork.

Baitwise, live shrimp is top tier—if you can find it, fish it under a cork. Otherwise, gold spoons, chartreuse paddle tails, and soft-dine style twitchbaits are all crushing it right now. Topwaters produced some nice blowups at sunrise the past few days, especially near mullet activity in shallow grass beds. The Darters and the classic Corky Fat Boy have both fooled keeper trout in the deeper marsh pockets.

Offshore action’s slowing as federal red snapper season closes soon, but sheepshead, black drum, and the odd pompano are still hitting close to the rigs and jetties. Use dead shrimp or cut crab to get the drums fired up.

Some of this week’s best catches came from:
- Shell Beach and the MRGO Rocks: nice mixed bags of reds and trout
- Bay Eloi and the Biloxi Marsh: limits of specks if you’re willing to work the windward grass lines and current breaks
- Grand Isle Bridge: bull reds and drum on the falling tide

If you’re looking for a hot spot, try working Dr. Shell and Lake Coquille edges, or drift the southeast shoreline out of Hopedale. Don’t overlook the bridges at Chef Menteur Pass for big trout just before dusk.

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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 swings, but enough to keep water stirring and those baitfish active. High tide hits at 12:30 AM at 1.8 feet, and low tide rolls through at 12:29 PM, nearly flat at 0.0 feet. Currents won’t be ripping, so hit those spots where you know structure or shell keeps resident fish active and hungry, even when the water runs slow. These smaller swings often mean the bite is steady but not frantic—prime conditions for finicky trout and reds to stay put in their favorite haunts.

Fish activity this week has been solid across the bays and marshes. Louisiana Sportsman notes the speckled trout bite is on fire for kayak anglers right now, and guides out of Port Fourchon and Grand Isle are reporting double-digit catches on good days, often hitting limits before noon. Reds are stacked up tight along oyster reefs and deeper marsh drains—look for birds working bait; when you spot slicks or nervous water, you’re in business. Flounder have started their end-of-year run as well, though the numbers are less than trout and reds overall, you’ll find them holding tight near grass lines and pilings.

Best lures and baits right now: If you’re throwing artificials, Four Horsemen Boom Boom Shrimp under a cork and classic Matrix Shads in Shrimp Creole and Lemonhead are getting hit hard around Grand Isle and Caminada Pass. Topwater walkers—specifically in white and chartreuse—are working early on calm flats before the breeze picks up. Later in the day, switch to paddle tails or live shrimp on a Carolina rig for deeper holes. Anglers trolling crankbaits like Northland’s Rumble B or a 6th Sense Swank crankbait in Spanish bone are also landing bigger trout and the occasional slot red. As always, live shrimp and finger mullet reign supreme if you can get them—bait shops have been keeping decent stock so far this week.

Hot spots you’ll want to check today:

- **Caminada Pass:** Consistent limits of specks, plenty of slot reds under birds, and flounder moving through grass edges. Early topwater action is excellent; shift to soft plastics as the sun gets overhead.
- **East Timbalier Island:** Good numbers of reds and trout holding on deeper oyster reefs and mixed shell beds. Fish popping corks over structure, and don’t be afraid to move farther out if you see bait getting pushed.
- **Bayou Lafourche outflows:** With falling tide mid-day, reds are staging right on the drop-offs—use live shrimp under a cork or paddle tails bouncing the bottom.

Offshore, water temps holding steady in the upper 60s, and snapper trips are still producing, though key focus remains on reef fish like sheepshead and the big black drum moving in behind shrimp boats. Topwater Co’s “Chicken Dance” bait drop just landed and is already turning heads among serious marsh anglers. For deeper passes, try trolling crankbaits—chartreuse or bone colors—late in the afternoon.

All in all, fishing continues to be reliable across the Louisiana Gulf this week, with trout and reds driving the action. Reports from Captain Experiences say catches of specks range from 20 to 30 fish per trip when the conditions line up, while reds run solid, typically a half dozen or more in the box by lunchtime. Flounder remains a bonus, but with this steady weather and fair tide, odds are better than average.

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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 toward midday, peaking in the late afternoon, according to NOAA and tides4fishing charts. Tidal movement is moderate, making for clear water in most marshes and passes, so target those moving tide windows for best action.

Now, let’s talk bite. Fish activity is picking up after the latest cool spell. Reports from local captains and LA Creel show redfish and speckled trout concentrated in the deeper channel edges, outer marsh ponds, and at the mouths of major passes like Caminada—perfect for anglers working hard structure with current. Venice and Grand Isle continue to produce, with good numbers of reds coming on the falling tide. Specks have been a bit scattered but schools are moving in as bait stacks up. Over the past week, guides are clocking average catches of 10–25 redfish per trip and often upwards of two dozen keeper trout, especially near oyster reefs by Four Bayou Pass and South Timbalier.

Best lures right now: For reds, toss gold spoons, live Target Croaker swimbaits—praised in Louisiana Sportsman for their realistic action—or classic Matrix Shad plastics on 1/4 oz jigheads in avocado and opening night. Under a popping cork, these can’t be beat. For trout, go with soft plastics in shrimp or baitfish patterns, or try topwater plugs at dawn when the tide is low. If the water’s dirtier, swap to chartreuse or glow. Don’t forget natural bait—live shrimp and mullet are tough to beat, and fresh dead shrimp is working wonders in deeper cuts.

Offshore, although red snapper season officially closed October 6, Louisiana Sportsman notes nearly 97% of the state’s allocation was landed this year. Snapper, cobia, and kingfish have moved deeper, but bottom fishing over rigs and reefs around West Delta is still producing plenty of mingos and the occasional straggler snapper if you can get out ahead of fronts.

For tarpon hopefuls, breakaway jigs in the classic Coon-Pop style remain the go-to around the Delta grass flats, but the main push is over for the season. Flounder are biting better near the bridges and in east channels, especially on live or scented strips of mullet with incoming tide.

Today’s bite window is modest. Farmers’ Almanac notes poor fishing this evening, but improve your odds by focusing on the slack tide as water starts moving. For bait, nothing beats live shrimp this time of year, but if you’re in a pinch, market shrimp on a Carolina rig or shad imitations like the Matrix Mini can get it done.

Hot spots this week:
- Grand Isle State Park Pier for specks at sunrise
- Barataria Pass edges for reds on falling tide
- Four Bayou Pass oyster reefs for mixed bags, especially with live shrimp under a cork
- Venice Delta cuts for mixed reds and plenty of channel cats

With buffer zone changes stirring up some tension between commercial menhaden boats and rec anglers—per National Fisherman, be mindful of vessel traffic and keep an eye out for active nets especially close to the beaches.

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