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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