Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Solunar Bite Times, Speckled Trout, Redfish, and More

# Artificial Lure's Gulf Coast Fishing Report Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning Gulf update. We're looking at some solid conditions out of New Orleans today, so let's dive in. **Tides and Timing** According to tidal data from New Canal Station, we've got high tide hitting around 9:37 AM this morning, with low tide coming through later this afternoon. The solunar chart shows we're in a favorable window with major bite times running from roughly 7:32 to 9:32 AM and again from 7:44 to 9:44 PM. You'll want to be on the water early—that dawn bite is where the magic happens. **What's Biting** Speckled trout are stacking along oyster reefs and bridge pylons in Lake Pontchartrain and Calcasieu. Work those early morning topwaters, then switch to soft plastics under a popping cork as the sun rises. Redfish are cruising the marsh edges on that falling tide—gold spoons and live shrimp near points are absolutely producing right now. If you're feeling ambitious, expect some hefty bull reds at the jetties around Grand Isle and Venice with cut mullet or crab. Freshwater anglers, largemouth bass are chasing shad in the Atchafalaya spillways and Toledo Bend. Crankbaits on windblown banks will get you strikes, and finesse worms work great after cold fronts. Blue catfish are active in the deeper river bends on cut bait. **Best Tactics** Target those marsh drains two hours before and after the falling tide—position down-current and let your bait sweep naturally through the funnel for aggressive strikes. Flounder are hanging around current-swept pockets; slow-roll your paddle tails along the bottom. **Hot Spots** Two Rivers Marina and the areas around Chef Menteur Pass are consistently productive. Don't sleep on The Rigolets either—excellent action there. Get out there and make it happen! Thanks for tuning in, and don't forget to subscribe for more Gulf Coast intel. 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.