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  • Trout, Reds, and Wintertime Tactics in the New Orleans Marsh

    Trout, Reds, and Wintertime Tactics in the New Orleans Marsh
    2025/12/07
    Name’s Artificial Lure, checkin’ in from the east side of New Orleans, where the marsh meets the Gulf and the trout still tell the truth if you listen close.

    Tides4Fishing’s New Canal Station table shows a classic winter **single tide** pattern on Lake Pontchartrain right now, with a modest morning rise and an evening fall, not a huge swing but just enough current to stack bait along the edges of the bridges and passes. Around Paris Road Bridge, Tides4Fishing notes sunrise right around **6:45–7:00 a.m.** this time of year and sunset just after **6:20 p.m.**, so that first light window is your money time.

    Weather-wise, local marine forecasts call for a cool, stable high-pressure morning, light **northerly to northeast winds** and dry air—classic December speck and redfish weather. Skies are mostly clear, so expect a bright morning once the sun’s up; that pushes fish tight to shadow lines and deeper cuts by mid‑day.

    Fish activity’s been solid. Guides and locals around Shell Beach, Hopedale, and Delacroix have been reporting **good boxes of speckled trout** with a mix of keeper and schoolie fish, plus steady **slot redfish** in the ponds and along the rocks. Lake Borgne and the eastern edges of Pontchartrain have given up **sheepshead and a few drum** around hard structure when the tide ticks along. Numbers aren’t summer‑crazy, but limits of trout and 5–10 redfish per boat have been common on calmer days.

    Best lures right now:
    - **Soft plastics** on 1/4 oz jigheads—Matrix Shad, Saltwater Assassin, anything in opening night, avocado, or glow/chartreuse.
    - **Popping corks** with a 18–24" leader over shell or along shorelines for trout.
    - For reds, **gold spoons**, spinnerbaits with white or chartreuse trailers, and 3" paddle tails in dark colors for that slightly dingy winter water.

    Best bait:
    - **Live shrimp** is still king when you can find it; fish it under a cork over shell or around pilings.
    - **Dead shrimp** tipped on jigheads or small hooks around bridges, rigs, and rock piles is producing sheepshead and drum.
    - **Live or cut mullet** and **market shrimp on bottom** will find those lazy winter reds on the ledges.

    Couple of hot spots if you’re launching local:
    - **Paris Road Bridge / Intracoastal junction**: Work the down‑current side of the bridge pilings at moving tide with plastics on jigheads; let them swing naturally. Sheepshead and drum tight to concrete, trout a touch off the structure.
    - **The Rigolets and nearby passes**: Focus on current seams and drop‑offs with soft plastics and live shrimp. Let the boat sit down‑current and cast up into the flow. That’s been one of the more consistent speck bites.
    - Closer in, the **MRGO rocks and Shell Beach area** are still holding reds along the rocks and trout in deeper bends; slow‑roll paddle tails just off the bottom.

    If you’re headed toward the outer bays on a calm day, bring a few **silver or green bait‑style hard baits** and heavier jigheads; there’ve been scattered reports of **bull reds** and the odd **black drum** along deeper Gulf‑side channels.

    That’s the word from the marsh, y’all. This is Artificial Lure—thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss the next report.

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  • Early Winter Saltwater Slam - Specks, Reds and More Along the SE Louisiana Coast

    Early Winter Saltwater Slam - Specks, Reds and More Along the SE Louisiana Coast
    2025/12/06
    Name’s Artificial Lure, checking in with your southeast Louisiana salt report from the New Orleans side of the Gulf.

    We’re sliding into that classic early-winter pattern. According to NOAA’s New Canal Station tide predictions, we’ve got a solid morning high followed by a steady fall through midday, which is perfect for feeding redfish and trout along drains and bayou mouths. Tides4Fishing’s Paris Road Bridge chart shows moving water most of the day, so you’ll have current to work with from the ICW out toward Lake Borgne.

    Weather-wise, the National Weather Service marine forecast for Lake Borgne and Mississippi Sound calls for cool temps, light to moderate north to northeast winds and relatively low seas – chilly at the dock, but once that sun pops up it’s comfortable layering weather, prime for specks on the inside waters. Sunrise around the south shore is just before 7 a.m., with sunset a little after 5 p.m., giving you tight prime-time windows at first and last light.

    Bite’s been good. Louisiana Sportsman’s recent coastal reports say speckled trout are stacked on the bridges and reef edges in Pontchartrain and along current-swept shell in Borgne and Black Bay. Limits have been coming on 12–18 inch schoolies with some 20-plus inch fish mixed in. In a typical trip right now you can expect a couple dozen keeper specks if you stay on clean water and moving tide. Reds are thick in the marsh: plenty of 16–24 inch slot fish with the odd bull roaming outside passes and along shorelines when the water’s clear.

    Best baits: under a popping cork, it’s hard to beat live shrimp or a cocaho minnow on a 1/4-ounce jighead. For artificials, local guides have been leaning on Matrix Shad and similar paddle tails in opening night, green hornet and shrimp imitations. New shrimp imitations like the Vudu-style Mambo Shrimp that Louisiana Sportsman has been featuring are getting inhaled when worked slow along the bottom. Early, throw topwaters like a She Dog or Spook Jr. over shell and along shorelines for trout and bonus reds; once the sun gets up, switch to plastics or live bait under a cork. Gold spoons and spinnerbaits are money for sight-feeding reds on the flats.

    A couple hotspots to circle today:

    • Paris Road Bridge and the ICW cuts toward Lake Borgne – good moving water, trout on the drops, reds in the nearby marsh ponds and drains.
    • Shell Beach out toward the MRGO rocks and Hopedale marsh – consistent reports of mixed boxes of specks, reds and a few drum when the water’s got some green to it.

    Fish your drains two hours on either side of the falling tide. Set up downcurrent, let that cork or jig swing naturally, and don’t be scared to bump to lighter leader if the water’s clear. It’s a “grind and move” kind of day, but if you hop around and trust the tide, you’ll bend the rod plenty.

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  • New Orleans Fall Fishing: Specks, Reds, and Winter Bites

    New Orleans Fall Fishing: Specks, Reds, and Winter Bites
    2025/12/05
    Specks and reds are waking up around New Orleans this morning, and if you time the moving water you can still put together a box even with the winter swings. Light north breeze, cool temps, and mixed clouds have the marsh draining just enough to line those fish up on the edges.

    ## Tide, sun, and weather

    We’re on a modest fall-and-rise pattern: low water mid to late morning, then a slow climb through the afternoon, so that dropping water right after daylight is the window to key on drains and points. Sunrise is right around seven o’clock with sunset just after five, which means a short feeding day and a strong push at first light and again late. Cooler, dry air behind recent fronts has the water clearing; that clarity is helping artificial baits and making fish a little line-shy in the ponds.

    ## What’s biting and how

    Speckled trout have been steady on the outer edges of Lake Borgne and along deeper shell in the MRGO and around Shell Beach, with most folks reporting good numbers of schoolies and a few solid keepers mixed in. Redfish are thick in the inside marsh – think bayou mouths, cuts off the Intracoastal, and broken ponds – with plenty of slot fish and the occasional bull cruising the deeper bayous. Flounder are still popping up as bycatch at the mouths of ditches and along hard-bottom shorelines when you keep a bait dragging slow on the bottom.

    ## Lures, bait, and tactics

    Early, work topwater or suspending twitchbaits for trout along riprap and shell; once the sun gets up, switch to 3–4 inch soft plastics on light jigheads or under a popping cork in 3–5 feet. For reds, gold or copper spoons, spinnerbaits with white or chartreuse plastics, and weedless paddletails pitched tight to grass and drains are doing damage. If you’re soaking bait, live or dead shrimp under a cork for trout and slot reds, and cut mullet or crab on the bottom for bulls around deeper bends and channel edges.

    ## Recent action and hotspots

    Reports from local guides and marinas have most recent catches coming as mixed boxes: two to three dozen trout for a three- or four-angler crew on good days, plus a handful of reds and the odd flounder or drum. Hot right now: the Shell Beach area – Breton Sound side, MRGO rocks, and nearby rigs – for trout and bonus reds when the tide’s moving. Closer to town, the Rigolets and Lake Pontchartrain bridges are worth a look for trout on the pilings and reds on the leeward banks, especially when the wind stacks bait on one side.

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  • Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Dec 4 2025 - Trout, Redfish, Flounder & More Biting

    Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Dec 4 2025 - Trout, Redfish, Flounder & More Biting
    2025/12/04
    Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025.

    Let's start with the tides and conditions. We're looking at some solid tidal movement this morning. The sun came up around 6:38 AM and we've got about eleven hours of daylight before sunset around 5 PM. Water's in great shape with a waxing gibbous moon, and we're seeing major bite times hitting from around 7:30 to 9:30 AM this morning—perfect window to get out there.

    Now, here's what's been firing up in our marshes and coastal waters. Speckled trout have been stacking thick along oyster reefs and bridge pylons, especially in Lake Pontchartrain. Get out there at first light with topwater lures—they absolutely crush them in that early morning bite. Once the sun climbs higher, switch over to soft plastics rigged under a popping cork. Redfish are cruising those marsh edges hard right now, and they're responding great to falling tides. Gold spoons and live shrimp near points are producing solid action. If you're feeling adventurous, head toward Grand Isle or Venice where the bulls are hanging around the jetties—bring cut mullet or crab for that deeper bite.

    Flounder are hanging in current-swept pockets, so slow-roll your paddle tails along the bottom. Blue catfish are active too in those deeper river bends on cut bait.

    For hot spots, you can't beat Chef Menteur Pass—it's about sixteen miles out and loaded with structure. Also check out Barataria Waterway near Lafitte. Both spots give you access to multiple species.

    Get your gear together before you leave the dock, folks. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe.

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  • Wednesday Fishing Report Gulf Coast New Orleans - Tides, Topwaters and Bull Reds

    Wednesday Fishing Report Gulf Coast New Orleans - Tides, Topwaters and Bull Reds
    2025/12/03
    # Wednesday Morning Fishing Report - Gulf Coast and New Orleans

    Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Wednesday morning fishing report for December 3rd, 2025.

    **Tidal Conditions**

    We're looking at some solid tidal movement today around the New Orleans area. The tide is currently falling, which is excellent news for targeting redfish and speckled trout along those marsh edges and drains. Your best window is going to be within two hours before and after the falling tide—position yourself down-current and let your bait sweep naturally through those funnels for aggressive strikes.

    **Sunrise and Sunset**

    Sun's coming up around 6:44 AM this morning, setting around 5:02 PM. Early morning is prime time, so get on the water at first light. That's when the trout are most active along those oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain.

    **What's Biting**

    December is heating up for some serious variety out here. Speckled trout are stacking tight around oyster reefs and structure—work early morning topwaters, then switch to soft plastics under a popping cork as the sun climbs. Redfish are cruising those marsh edges on the falling tide, and we're seeing some hefty bull reds around the jetties near Grand Isle and Venice. Blue catfish are active in the deeper river bends, and flounder are holding around current-swept pockets along the coast.

    **Best Baits and Lures**

    For trout, topwater plugs in the early morning can't be beat. Gold spoons are money for redfish near those marsh points, and live shrimp under a popping cork produces consistently. Cut mullet and crab work great for the bigger reds at the jetties. Down in the freshwater areas like the Atchafalaya spillways, crankbaits on windblown banks are producing largemouth bass.

    **Hot Spots**

    If you're hitting Lake Pontchartrain, focus on those oyster reefs and bridge pilings early. For redfish action, head to the marsh drains and look for that falling tide—you'll find aggressive fish positioning down-current. Grand Isle and Venice jetties are your ticket for bull reds with cut bait this time of year.

    **Weather Note**

    We've got some north winds that'll improve water clarity, so bring lighter leaders today and fish those dawn and dusk periods when the action peaks. It's a great time to be on the water.

    Thanks for tuning in to the Wednesday morning report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on conditions right here in our Gulf waters. This has been Artificial Lure, a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

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  • Bayou Bounty: Speckled Trout & Redfish Heating Up in the Gulf of Mexico & New Orleans

    Bayou Bounty: Speckled Trout & Redfish Heating Up in the Gulf of Mexico & New Orleans
    2025/12/02
    # Gulf of Mexico & New Orleans Fishing Report - December 2, 2025

    Hey there, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area.

    We're looking at a decent tide day today, folks. High tide is hitting around 12:24 PM at 0.36 feet, with another high at 2:51 PM at 0.39 feet. Low tide came through early this morning at 1:09 AM. The tide coefficient is sitting at 58 to 70, which means we've got moderate movement—perfect for concentrating fish at the channels and bayou mouths.

    Sunrise today is around 6:39 AM with sunset coming at 6:45 PM, so you've got a solid window to work both the dawn and dusk periods when the action really heats up. We're in a First Quarter Moon phase, which generally favors good fishing conditions.

    Now, what's happening in our waters? Speckled trout and redfish are firing up throughout Louisiana's coastal marshes right now. These fish are actively feeding, especially around moving tides. The redfish are hugging the grass edges and windward points where baitfish are stacking up. As for speckled trout, they're crushing it at the Lake Pontchartrain bridges at dawn and dusk—that's your prime time.

    For gear setup, if you're targeting trout, grab your 3/8-ounce jigheads with natural-colored soft plastics. When conditions are calm, switch to a popping cork rigged with live shrimp. For redfish in the skinny marsh, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails are absolutely deadly on cruising fish. Don't sleep on the channel edges either—that's where flounder are hanging out. Use slow-rolled jig-and-minnow combos to entice them.

    Live shrimp remains your go-to bait, but topwater action can be spectacular early in the morning before the sun climbs. As the day progresses, drop down to subsurface presentations. Here's a pro tip: keep moving until you locate life—look for bait flicks, slicks, or bird activity. Once you get two good bites, lock in and work that area methodically from shallow to deep.

    Best spots to hit today? Lake Pontchartrain itself is your signature destination—year-round excellence with big black drum alongside your speckled trout and redfish. Also check out Bayou Saint John just minutes from downtown, or work the wharves and jetties if you want to be among other anglers. The Nashville Avenue Wharf and Galvez Street Wharf are solid options for land-based access.

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  • Gulf Trout Bonanza and Redfish Roundup in the New Orleans Waterways

    Gulf Trout Bonanza and Redfish Roundup in the New Orleans Waterways
    2025/12/01
    # Daily Fishing Report - December 1st, 2025

    Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans area. Let me break down what's happening on the water this Monday morning.

    **Tides and Conditions**

    We're looking at a high tide this morning at 3:57 AM sitting at 0.85 feet, with a low tide rolling in around 2:03 PM at 0.56 feet. The tide's not running massive today, but it's workable. Sunrise came in early around 7 AM and we're heading toward sunset around 6:15 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there.

    **What's Biting**

    December is absolutely prime time for speckled trout in these waters. They're moving into the deeper sections of the main rivers and dead-end canals as it gets colder. If you're willing to work it, redfish are still active through the winter months too—Bypass Canal just off the Intracoastal is holding good numbers. Sac-a-lait fishing is stellar right now in the cold river slabs as well.

    **Tackle Up**

    For lures, the new Vudu Mambo Shrimp is absolutely crushing it whether you're working grass flats, marsh, docks, or open water. This artificial is hard for fish to resist. If you want to go live bait, you can't go wrong with traditional options. Light tackle and trolling are your best bets this time of year—kayak anglers especially should focus on trolling and drifting techniques.

    **Hot Spots**

    Head to Vermilion Bay if you can—it's absolutely perfect for targeting speckled trout right now. If redfish are calling your name, get yourself over to Bypass Canal and work it methodically.

    That's what we've got for today, folks. Thanks for tuning in to the Artificial Lure Report. Make sure you subscribe for daily updates on what's happening in our Gulf waters. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease.ai.

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  • New Orleans Fishing Forecast: Tides, Moons, and Hot Spots for Trout, Reds, and Flounder

    New Orleans Fishing Forecast: Tides, Moons, and Hot Spots for Trout, Reds, and Flounder
    2025/11/30
    # Artificial Lure's Gulf Coast Fishing Report – November 30th, 2025

    Well hey there, folks. Artificial Lure here, coming to you with your Sunday morning fishing forecast for the New Orleans area and the surrounding Gulf waters.

    Let's talk tides first. We're looking at a low tide of 0.07 feet at 1:09 AM this morning, followed by a high of 0.36 feet around midday at 12:24 PM. Another low comes in at 12:43 PM, then we push up to 0.39 feet by 2:51 PM. The coefficient's sitting at 58 to 70, which means we've got decent tidal movement—not the strongest, but enough to get the baitfish moving and the gamefish feeding.

    Speaking of movement, we're in the First Quarter Moon phase right now, which typically triggers good feeding windows. The major bite times today fall between 6:42 AM and 8:42 AM, with a secondary window from 6:59 PM to 8:59 PM. That morning bite should be prime for cruising the bridges and trestles.

    For fish activity, the marshes have been producing solid numbers of speckled trout and redfish. Look for the schoolies along grass edges—they love a moving tide like what we've got this afternoon. Flounder are hanging tight to those channel edges too, so don't sleep on them.

    Rod-wise, throw 3/8-ounce jigheads with natural-colored soft plastics for trout around the Pontchartrain trestles. When conditions allow, a popping cork with live shrimp is deadly. For reds in the skinny water, gold spoons and weedless paddle tails work magic on windward points where bait's stacking up. Flounder? Slow-roll a jig-and-minnow combo and you'll find them.

    If you're looking for solid access, hit the Bienville Street Wharf or Toulouse Street Wharf downtown—both are close, well-lit for night fishing, and produce fresh fish regularly. Or venture out to the St. Bernard and Hopedale marshes for that redfish action.

    The visibility's sitting at 61%, so water clarity's decent. Get out there and find the life—bait flicks, slicks, and birds. Once you get two good hits, park it down and work methodically from shallow to deep.

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