Gulf Coast Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, Kingfish Biting Across Southeast Louisiana

Artificial Lure here, dropping your November 25th, 2025 Gulf of Mexico and New Orleans fishing report. Let’s get right into what’s biting and where to hook ‘em today. **Weather and Tides:** We saw a mild morning with temps hovering in the upper 60s—a bit muggy but comfortable, winds SW at 7 mph. Skies are partly cloudy and that means good news for inshore folks, as fish tend to stay active longer without scorching sun. Sunrise today was at 6:37 AM and sunset will be at 5:03 PM. If you’re planning to hit the water, the major tidal swing is early afternoon, peaking around 2:30 PM—a solid window for heavier action. The falling tide all morning should keep estuary feeders in the shallows near grass beds and oyster reefs. **Recent Catches and Fish Activity:** Local charters and independent anglers have reported a strong speckled trout bite just east of Chef Menteur Pass and in the marshes behind Bayou la Loutre. Redfish action is steady, with most fish in the slot range (18–27 inches) and a handful of bulls cruising near Lake Borgne’s bayous. Out in Breton Sound, several boats boxed kingfish and flounder, and word is mahi mahi have been popping up south of the Chandeleurs. Live reports from Captain Experiences show folks catching redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and even some mangrove snapper by shell points and drop-offs. **Best Lures and Baits:** Top baits this week are live shrimp under popping corks for trout and redfish. If you’re tossing artificials, go with a chartreuse or white soft plastic paddle tail rigged on a 1/4 oz jighead—Matrix Shad and Vudu Shrimp are working their magic. Out around the jetties, silver spoons and topwater Zara Spooks are drawing strikes in the early morning. For mahi and kingfish, blue-and-silver trolling plugs and cut cigar minnows are landing fish consistently. **Hot Spots:** - **Hopedale Lagoon:** Excellent trout action, especially early. Fish the cuts and edges of the marsh; plenty of shrimp jumping so predators aren’t far behind. - **Lake Borgne South Shore:** Redfish and flounder feeding on the mud flats—try near Bayou Yscloskey. - **Breton Sound Rigs:** Mahi mahi and kingfish, best on a dropping tide and with faster trolling passes. Drift near the platforms with cut bait or shiny lures. Jim’s Bait and Tackle in Chalmette and Jeff’s Reel Shop in Metairie have had steady recommendations: stock up on fresh shrimp, and don’t overlook popping corks with natural colors. Louisiana Sportsman and other local forums agree—the bite is best just after first light and an hour before dusk, so plan your trip to overlap those windows for max results. If you’re heading out tomorrow, expect similar conditions—keep an eye on barometric pressure and water temps for a slight uptick in afternoon activity. Thanks for tuning in, folks. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a bite or hotspot tip. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amz This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.