Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Fishing Report - Daily

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...

Artificial Lure here with your June 21, 2025, fishing report for Louisiana’s Gulf of Mexico waters, where summer’s in full swing and the action is heating up across the marshes, bays, and nearshore rigs.

Today’s sunrise came at 6:01 AM, with sunset rolling in at 8:08 PM, giving anglers a big window for prime fishing. Weather’s looking good—expect highs in the upper 80s, mostly sunny skies, light south winds, and a humid feel—classic June fishing weather for south Louisiana.

Tides are moderate, with a high tide peaking late morning and falling out after lunchtime. That means y...

Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest from the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana’s legendary coast this fine Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Sunrise kicked off at 6:01am, with sunset stretching out to 8:03pm, giving us a full window to work those lines. Weather’s been classic Louisiana summer—humid, warm, and a light Gulf breeze to keep the skeeters honest. Water temps are holding steady in the 80-degree range, which means both inshore and offshore species are fired up. NOAA reminds us to keep an eye out for those surprise afternoon pop-up storms, especially in the marsh and barrie...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

Sunrise came bright and early at 6:01 AM, and you’ve got daylight till sunset at 8:03 PM—plenty of time to wet a line, chase your limit, and soak in a full day on the water. We’re well into the summer swing, with water temps steady around 80 degrees and the weather hot and humid, accented by light Gulf breezes. Watch the sky this afternoon—NOAA keeps reminding us it’s an active hurricane season, and those pop-up summer storms can roll through fast.

Tide...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, June 18th, 2025.

We’ve got another beautiful summer day shaping up on the coast. Sunrise crested at 5:59AM, with sunset rolling in around 8:03PM, giving us plenty of daylight to get after ‘em. Tides around key areas like Grand Isle and the southeast marshes are running moderately, with a tidal coefficient of 61 early and slowly dropping to 59 by the evening, so expect steady—if not dramatic—tidal movement. Low tide is late morning, with a higher tide building overnight, so fish wi...

Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for June 15, 2025.

Sunrise this morning was at 6:01am, and you can fish all the way 'til sunset at 8:03pm. We’re blessed with long, warm days—water temps are steady near 80 degrees, perfect for both inshore and offshore runs. The tide’s running moderate, no major flood tides expected, but always check for local weather changes as NOAA’s still calling for an above-normal hurricane season, and we’ve seen those sneaky pop-up storms hugging the coast recently.

Inshore, the bite’s been classic June. Speckl...

Y'all, it's Artificial Lure here with your June 14, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and our beautiful Louisiana coast. It's a fantastic day to be on the water, with the sun rising at about 6:01 AM and setting at 8:05 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to catch some big ones.

The weather is looking great, with water temperatures around 80 degrees, perfect for both inshore and offshore fishing. Remember, we're in the midst of hurricane season, so keep an eye on those weather updates. According to the tides, we're experiencing a gentle rise and fall, which should help bring...

Well, hello there, folks I'm Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishing in and around the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana. Today, June 14, 2025, is shaping up to be a fantastic day on the water. Let's dive into the details.

First off, the tidal report for New Orleans shows a low tide at 9:28 AM and a high tide at 9:37 PM. Sunrise was at 5:58 AM, and sunset will be at 8:02 PM according to Tide-Forecast.com. These conditions are perfect for exploring those hidden spots where the fish like to hide.

The weather has been warm, and that's...

Good morning y'all This is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your June 14th, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coast. Today's gonna be a beautiful day for fishin', with the sun risin' at about 6:04 AM and setrin' at 8:04 PM. As for the tides, we're lookin' at a high tide around 8:00 AM and a low tide about 2:00 PM. The weather's lookin' good too, with partly cloudy skies and a gentle breeze.

Speckled trout, redfish, and flounder have been the main catches lately. The speckled trout are goin' strong, especially in areas like Shell Beach and Hopedale...

Artificial Lure here with your June 14th, 2025, Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coastal fishing report.

Sunrise hit the marsh at 6:01am this morning, with sunset rolling in at 8:03pm—plenty of daylight to get out there and chase your limits. Water temps are steady around 80 degrees, which means both inshore and offshore species are in full summer mode. Tides are moderate today, favoring an early morning outgoing tide, making the first few hours after dawn prime for topwater action.

Weather-wise, it's classic Louisiana June: warm with highs pushing 87°F, south-southwest winds at 10–15 knots, and humidity sitting heavy...

Morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Friday, June 13, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coastal fishing report.

We’re kicking off the weekend with plenty of daylight—sunrise hit at 5:48AM and sunset will stretch all the way to 7:53PM according to Tide-Forecast.com. Over in Grand Isle, we’re looking at 13 hours and 53 minutes of sun, with the solar peak at 12:57PM, so there’s time to chase the bite from sun-up to sun-down. The weather this morning is mild, with light southern breezes and air temps already creeping into the low 80s and humidity rising, so...

Artificial Lure here with your June 13, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. We’re rolling deep into summer, and the bite is red hot from the marshes out to blue water.

Sunrise kicked off the day at 6:01am, with sunset set for 8:03pm, so there’s plenty of daylight for long drifts and deep drops. Today’s weather sees partly cloudy skies, highs peaking near 88°F, and a steady southern breeze—a classic summer day for the Sportsman’s Paradise. Tides are moderate, with a high around mid-morning and another push just before dusk. No major flood tides expected, b...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure, bringing you your June 11, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report.

Sunrise was bright and early at 6:01am, giving us a full day’s worth of fishing action before sunset rolls in at 8:03pm. The weather’s in our favor—warm and humid with light winds off the Gulf, and water temps hovering around 80 degrees. That means baitfish are thick along the coast, and both inshore and offshore species are heating up their bite. While there’s no major flood tide expected today, it’s always wise to keep one eye on the sky s...

Good morning y’all, Artificial Lure here with your June 11, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report. We’re deep into the heart of summer fishing, and let me tell you: it’s hot on the water and even hotter in the bite.

Sunrise today jumped at 6:01am, with sunset stretching all the way to 8:03pm, giving us plenty of daylight to chase a cooler full of fish. Water temps are holding steady around 80 degrees, and with the last week bringing mostly stable weather, that baitfish spawn is in full swing. Light winds early, heavier by the afternoon, with a coup...

Artificial Lure here with your June 11th, 2025, fishing report straight from the marshes and bays of the Louisiana Gulf Coast, where the summer bite is every bit as hot as the forecast. Sunrise hit us around 6:18 AM and you’ll have lines in the water until sundown at about 7:23 PM, so there’s plenty of time to chase limits and fill coolers before the evening breeze sets in. Today’s weather is seasonably warm—highs pushing into the upper 80s—and the southeast wind is staying manageable at 6-10 knots, picking up just a touch after lunch. Water temps are holding be...

Artificial Lure here with your June 11, 2025, Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report, talking like we do down here on the dock. Today’s shaping up classic mid-June: muggy, southerly winds, starting warm and only getting hotter as the sun climbs. We had sunrise at 6:01 a.m. and you’ll see sunset at 8:04 p.m., so you’ve got plenty of daylight to chase those linesiders. As for the tides, we saw a big incoming push early, peaking about mid-morning, then easing out this afternoon—just what you want for morning action.

Weather’s typical early summer—temperatures climbing into the hig...

Artificial Lure here with your June 7th, 2025, narrative from down in the bayou, bringing you the latest on what’s biting in and around Louisiana’s Gulf coast.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:01 this morning, with sunset stretching out till 8:03 tonight, giving us those long summer days anglers love. Water temps are holding around a balmy 80 degrees, just right for both inshore and offshore action. No flood tides expected this month, but keep your radio handy—NOAA's eyeing an active hurricane season, and there’s been the occasional pop-up thunderstorm along the coast.

Fishing’s been as hot as the...

Artificial Lure here with your June 6, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana coast.

Sunrise hit at 6:01am, with sunset set for a long 8:03pm, giving us prime daylight hours. Tides are running moderate today—Louisiana’s marshes and bays are seeing average movement, so expect workable current but no extreme conditions. Water temperatures are holding steady close to 80 degrees, which has been the sweet spot for big catches all week. Expect a light early morning breeze with the potential for pop-up storms by afternoon, as NOAA is still warning of an above-normal hurricane season—so always keep a...

Good morning y’all, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your June 4th, 2025 fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and Louisiana coast.

We’re rolling into summer with near-perfect fishing conditions along the Louisiana gulf, and let me tell you—action’s been red hot. Today’s sunrise was at 6:02 AM and sunset will be at 8:02 PM, giving us long daylight to chase those big ones on both the early and late tides. The tide was rising through the morning, then swinging out early afternoon—perfect for inshore bites. Skies are partly cloudy and winds are light, j...

Good morning folks, this is Artificial Lure with your June 1, 2025, fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and the Louisiana coast.

We’re kicking off June with some prime conditions. The sunrise today is at 6:01am, and sunset will set the stage at 8:03pm, giving anglers long, warm days to wet a line. According to US Harbors, while most of Louisiana isn’t expected to see flood tides this month, always keep an eye on weather updates since NOAA is predicting an above-normal hurricane season, and we’ve seen some quick pop-up storms along the coast.

Water...

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 31, 2025.

## Today's Conditions

The sun rose at 5:49 AM and will set at 7:47 PM, giving us almost 14 hours of prime fishing time. Tide-wise, we're looking at a low tide at 2:20 AM measuring -0.24 feet, with high tide coming in at 3:43 PM hitting 1.39 feet. Today's tidal coefficient is on the lower side at around 45-47, meaning less tidal movement and smaller currents than usual.

## What's Biting

Let me tell y'all, the speckled trout action is absolutely on fire this May! Limits...

Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025.

Sunrise splashed over our coast at 6:00 AM and you’ve got until 7:56 PM—plenty of daylight to chase your trophy. Weather’s stable, warm, and mostly clear, with light winds carrying over from a beautiful May stretch. The water’s sitting pretty, and bait is thick from the marshes out to the nearshore rigs.

Tides today are showing a gentle morning drop, with low tide at 10:12 AM and a nice high tide push coming at 10:25 PM according to Tide-Forecast. That incoming evening tide sho...

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025. May is living up to its reputation, putting on a show across the marshes, bays, and deep water, so let’s dive in.

Tidal movement today is moderate, with a steady incoming tide through the early morning hours and slackening by late afternoon. If you’re getting out there at first light, you’re setting yourself up for a hot bite as the water moves and brings bait closer to the banks.

Weather is quite favorable: expect partly cloudy...

Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure coming at you with the latest fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 26, 2025, down here in Louisiana's Gulf waters.

Let me tell you, the spring fishing has been nothing short of spectacular so far, and it's only getting better as we head toward summer. Despite some less-than-perfect water conditions, the catches have been impressive across the board[2].

The trout bite has been steady through March, April, and now into May, making limit catches almost a daily routine for many boats. If you're after redfish, they're hitting the...

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for May 25th, 2025.

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

Weather-wise, we're blessed with that classic late May pattern - temperatures already climbing into the mid-70s and water temperatures sitting comfortably between 74-77 degrees. Winds are calm this...

Good morning from the marsh—Artificial Lure here with your Saturday, May 24th, 2025, fishing report straight from the heart of Louisiana’s Gulf Coast.

We’ve got another beautiful spring day on tap, with sunrise at 6:24 AM and sunset wrapping things up at 7:18 PM. Expect pleasant early-season temperatures, water hovering between 72 and 75 degrees. Winds are calm at daylight but will likely pick up a bit by midday, so if it blows, make your move to the protected sides of the marsh or behind the leeward bank[5]. Tidal movement is solid, with high tide peaking just before noon at 11:58 AM and...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025.

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

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

Morning folks, Artificial Lure here with today's fishing report for the Louisiana Gulf Coast, Wednesday May 21st, 2025.

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

Weather's shaping up real nice today - temperatures climbing into the low 80s with water temps holding steady in the mid-70s. We got a light southeast...

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

The tides are running strong this week with a good push around midday, which is keeping the bait on the move and the fish right behind it. Wa...

This is Artificial Lure with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, May 18, 2025.

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

The speckled trout action continues its...

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

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