Fishing Report New Orleans & Gulf: Trout Bite Blazing, Redfish Roaming, Offshore Action Heating Up

Howdy there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your fresh fishing report for Wednesday, May 28, 2025, covering New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. We're looking at another gorgeous day on the water with sunrise about an hour ago at 6:18 AM, and we'll have daylight until around 7:55 PM, giving y'all plenty of time to get those lines wet. Tides are running moderate today with a falling tide through mid-morning, then switching to incoming around noon - perfect for targeting those marsh edges and points where the baitfish get pushed through. The speckled trout bite has been absolutely on fire these past few weeks! Many folks are limiting out in just a couple hours of fishing. Water temps have climbed to a comfortable 76-78 degrees, creating ideal feeding conditions. These specks have been steady since March, but they're really hitting their stride now as we close out May. Redfish action remains strong, especially if you're willing to sort through some smaller ones to find the keepers. For those of y'all venturing further out, those bull reds are making quite a showing - I've seen several bruisers over 30 inches come to the boat this week. Sheepshead are filtering back into the area from their spawning grounds, and for offshore enthusiasts, the mahi and tuna bite has been heating up nicely as we approach summer. We've been seeing a nice transition from Lake Pontchartrain fishing to Lake Borgne. In another week or two, the serious anglers will be running to the outer bays and islands of the Biloxi Marsh for those trophy trout and monster redfish. The "outside" is fishing mighty fine right now - you'll likely have islands and shallow bays all to yourself with chances to spot dolphins, sea turtles, and maybe hook into a surprise mackerel or pompano. For lures, I'm seeing the best action on pearl-colored paddle tails on 1/4 oz jigheads around points and cuts. Topwater walkers are crushing it during the first light and late evening, especially around Lake Borgne. If you're using live bait, croakers and shrimp under a popping cork are hard to beat right now. Hot spots this week include the Shell Beach area where several guides reported trout limits, and the eastern shoreline of Lake Borgne where the redfish are crushing anything that moves. For something different, try the structures around the MRGO rocks - the sheepshead there are plentiful and tasty! Tight lines, y'all, and I'll catch you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.