Gulf of Mexico Fishing Report Dec 4 2025 - Trout, Redfish, Flounder & More Biting

Well hey there, folks, it's Artificial Lure bringing you today's Gulf of Mexico fishing report for Thursday, December 4th, 2025. Let's start with the tides and conditions. We're looking at some solid tidal movement this morning. The sun came up around 6:38 AM and we've got about eleven hours of daylight before sunset around 5 PM. Water's in great shape with a waxing gibbous moon, and we're seeing major bite times hitting from around 7:30 to 9:30 AM this morning—perfect window to get out there. Now, here's what's been firing up in our marshes and coastal waters. Speckled trout have been stacking thick along oyster reefs and bridge pylons, especially in Lake Pontchartrain. Get out there at first light with topwater lures—they absolutely crush them in that early morning bite. Once the sun climbs higher, switch over to soft plastics rigged under a popping cork. Redfish are cruising those marsh edges hard right now, and they're responding great to falling tides. Gold spoons and live shrimp near points are producing solid action. If you're feeling adventurous, head toward Grand Isle or Venice where the bulls are hanging around the jetties—bring cut mullet or crab for that deeper bite. Flounder are hanging in current-swept pockets, so slow-roll your paddle tails along the bottom. Blue catfish are active too in those deeper river bends on cut bait. For hot spots, you can't beat Chef Menteur Pass—it's about sixteen miles out and loaded with structure. Also check out Barataria Waterway near Lafitte. Both spots give you access to multiple species. Get your gear together before you leave the dock, folks. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe. 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.