Gulf Coast Hot Spot: Reds and Mackerel Active in April

# Artificial Lure's Gulf Coast Fishing Report Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you on a Sunday morning, and let me tell you, the Gulf's been treating us pretty good lately. We're heading into mid-April, and that means the fishing window's still wide open before things slow down toward month's end. The water's warming up nicely, and the fish are active. According to recent reports from Southwest Florida, those pier pilings are holding plenty of fish right now, and we're still in prime time before the seasonal shift happens. For your Gulf action around the New Orleans area, you're looking at some solid opportunities. The Navarre fishing reports show folks are connecting with Spanish mackerel and reds, which tells us these species are moving through our waters. Catfish are also active if you're looking for something a little different. Now, when it comes to what to throw, here's what's working: six-inch boot tail swimbaits and eight-inch soft glides are absolutely crushing it for bigger fish right now. If you're targeting reds and Spanish, live shrimp and mullet are your bread and butter. Don't sleep on topwater either—early morning and late afternoon can produce some explosive strikes. For hot spots, you've got to work the structure. Pier pilings, channel drops, and anywhere you find that current break—that's where the fish stack up. The knockdown areas with slower water are holding serious numbers right now. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you subscribe for more reports. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.