March 21 2025 Gulf Coast Fishing Report Speckled Trout Redfish Amberjack Cobia Hot Spots

Alright, y'all, Artificial Lure here with your fishing report for March 21, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the Gulf, with temperatures in the mid-70s and light winds out of the southeast. Sunrise was at 7:02 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:13 PM. Tides are running pretty normal today. We've got a low tide at 12:10 PM, measuring about -0.06 feet, and a high tide coming in late tonight around 12:40 AM, hitting about 0.38 feet. Not a huge swing, but enough to get some water moving. Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warmer weather. We're seeing good numbers of speckled trout and redfish in Lake Pontchartrain and along the coast. Folks have been having luck with soft plastics, particularly paddletails in pearl or chartreuse colors. Don't forget about those gold spoons either – they're still killer for reds. Offshore, the amberjack bite has been hot. Several boats came in yesterday with their limits, mostly caught on live bait and deep-diving plugs. We're also hearing reports of some nice cobia showing up around the oil rigs. For bait, live shrimp is always a good bet this time of year. If you're heading offshore, grab some cigar minnows or blue runners. For artificial lures, I'd recommend stocking up on some 1/4 oz jigheads and your favorite soft plastics. The Z-Man PaddlerZ have been working well lately. As for hot spots, check out the Seabrook Bridge area for some nice trout action. If you're looking to get into some reds, head over to the Shell Beach area – they've been thick there lately. Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. Get out on the water, stay safe, and tight lines to all of y'all! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.