Coastal Louisiana Fishing Update: Trout, Reds, and Drum Biting Across the Region

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 side, with a morning high at 3:59 a.m. around 1.5 ft and a moderate outgoing drop to 0.3 ft by late afternoon. That low tidal coefficient of 38 means currents are a bit light, so gamefish might be a little spread out, but don’t be surprised if that coincides with a subtle uptick in the bite during sunrise and sunset solunar peaks. Down in Buras-Venice, action’s been as reliable as death and taxes. Recent hauls from the passes and marsh edges show strong numbers of bull redfish, slot reds, and steady speckled trout. One crew reported icing over 40 keeper specks in the Belle Pass area yesterday, with reds and even a couple nice flounder thrown in. Grand Isle’s beaches and surf are hot with bull reds, too, and folks drifting just off Caminada Pass are mixing in solid black drum and the occasional sheepshead—Louisiana Sportsman reports the big bulls are thick, lining up almost anywhere salinity’s high and bait’s moving. Over in Cocodrie, the oyster reefs and bayou mouths have been giving up good trout again, plus plenty of slot reds for boaters and kayakers who get shallow. Bait selection is critical with that slower moving water today. For specks, you can’t go wrong with live shrimp under a popping cork, but if you’re working plastics, try the new Live Target Croaker swimbait—puts plenty of realism in front of both trout and reds, and the built-in weed guard keeps you casting in thick grass where the bite’s hot. For those fishing deeper holes in the bayous or near jetties looking for bass or even mixed bag action, the Bandit 300 Series crankbait in a shad or chrome color has been a winner, especially when slow rolled to trigger reaction bites on the edge of deep oyster bars. Redfish have been nailing gold spoons and chartreuse paddle tails, especially on the flats around Leeville and Delacroix. If cut bait’s your game, a chunk of mullet or menhaden set near the bottom is a perennial producer for both reds and big black drum—throw it near structure like pilings or riprap for your best shot. Don’t be afraid to use dead shrimp for sheepshead and drum around bridge pilings. If you’re looking for hot spots, it’s hard to beat: - **Belle Pass near Port Fourchon**: one of the best spots right now for bull reds and mixed trout action. - **Bayou Lacombe shorelines near Goose Point**: day-to-day, shoreline specks are being caught here, especially for those working shallow early. - **Ca This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.