Gulf Coast Fishing Forecast: Trout, Reds, and Flounder Bite Strong this December 12th

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your go-to Gulf Coast angling ace, bringin' ya the straight scoop on fishin' in and around Louisiana's Gulf waters this fine December 12th mornin'. Weather's holdin' mild with light north winds post-front, keepin' water clear—perfect for sightin' those tails. Sunrise hit around 6:35 AM, sunset 'bout 5:19 PM, givin' ya prime dawn and dusk windows. Tides at Calcasieu Pass and spots like Empire Jetty show a low coefficient today, meanin' easy 0.5-1.0 ft swings—fish the fallin' tide two hours before and after for best drains. Solunar action's hot: major bite from 7:32-9:32 AM right now, minor at 12:36 AM-2:36 AM (already passed), next minor 2:28-4:28 PM, and evenin' major 7:44-9:44 PM. Waxin' gibbous moon at 71% visibility's got 'em feedin' steady. Speckled trout are firin' up on oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain tributaries and Calcasieu—folks reportin' limits stackin' with early topwaters like mirrolures, swappin' to soft plastics under poppin' corks as sun climbs. Redfish cruisin' marsh edges on that fallin' tide, bull reds hammerin' jetties at Grand Isle and Venice on cut mullet or crab—gold spoons and live shrimp near points are killin' it. Flounder giggin' current-swept pockets with slow-rolled paddle tails. Recent catches heavy on specks (18-25 inchers), reds to 30+, some flounder in bays. Top lures: willowleaf spinnerbaits for feelin' shad bumpin', swim jigs in white or perch, bladed jigs like Berkley SlobberKnocker for brackish estuaries. Bait-wise, live shrimp, cut mullet, or crab chunks rule—rig soft plastics Texas-style or free-line 'em. Hit these hot spots: Calcasieu Pass jetties for trout/reds mix, and Grand Isle marshes for tailin' bulls on the move. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.