Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report Today

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.

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.

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...