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Fishing the Gulf: Hot Inshore Bite, Offshore Amberjack & Tuna Action Around Louisiana
- 2025/04/04
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Good morning and tight lines to all my fellow anglers out there! Here’s today’s fishing report for April 4, 2025, focusing on the Gulf of Mexico waters around Louisiana. If you're looking to score some great catches, you’re in for a treat. Let’s dive into the details.
The tides today are moderate, with a low tide early this morning at 2:47 AM (-0.6 ft) and a high tide peaking at 12:11 PM (2.8 ft). This setup offers solid fishing opportunities during the high tide transition, especially for those targeting inshore species. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at 7:20 PM, giving you nearly 12 and a half hours of daylight to make the most of your fishing trip. Weather conditions are expected to be warm and pleasant, starting off in the 70s this morning and climbing to the mid-80s by the afternoon, with southeast winds at 5-10 knots providing calm, ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore trips.
Inshore fishing is on fire, with redfish and speckled trout being the stars of the show. Hot spots like Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne are producing good numbers of redfish, averaging 5-10 pounds, and trout in the 2-4 pound range. Around structures and grassy beds, live shrimp under a popping cork has proven irresistible to these fish. For artificial lures, gold spoons are a top choice for redfish in murky waters, while soft plastics in natural colors like chartreuse and silver have been particularly effective for trout.
Offshore anglers are finding action around oil rigs and artificial reefs. Amberjack and blackfin tuna are the prime targets right now, with jigging lures and cut bait bringing in solid results. Though red snapper season is still closed until May, there are plenty of other options to keep offshore enthusiasts busy.
As for recent catches, inshore areas have been yielding steady numbers of slot-sized redfish and nice speckled trout, while offshore trips are reporting amberjack weighing upwards of 20 pounds and occasional blackfin tuna. If you're chasing yellowfin tuna, deep water trawler areas off Venice remain a reliable option, with live bait and chumming techniques proving highly successful.
For those heading out today, here are a couple of can’t-miss locations:
- **Inshore:** Biloxi Marsh and the eastern side of Lake Pontchartrain. Both areas are swarming with redfish and trout.
- **Offshore:** The Midnight Lump and surrounding oil rigs, where amberjack and grouper are actively feeding.
Make sure to stock up on live shrimp, paddletails in natural hues, or the classic gold spoon for inshore adventures, and bring along heavy tackle for jigging offshore. Don’t forget your fishing license and gear, and as always, stay safe on the water.
Good luck, and may your lines be tight all day long!
The tides today are moderate, with a low tide early this morning at 2:47 AM (-0.6 ft) and a high tide peaking at 12:11 PM (2.8 ft). This setup offers solid fishing opportunities during the high tide transition, especially for those targeting inshore species. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at 7:20 PM, giving you nearly 12 and a half hours of daylight to make the most of your fishing trip. Weather conditions are expected to be warm and pleasant, starting off in the 70s this morning and climbing to the mid-80s by the afternoon, with southeast winds at 5-10 knots providing calm, ideal conditions for both inshore and offshore trips.
Inshore fishing is on fire, with redfish and speckled trout being the stars of the show. Hot spots like Biloxi Marsh and Lake Borgne are producing good numbers of redfish, averaging 5-10 pounds, and trout in the 2-4 pound range. Around structures and grassy beds, live shrimp under a popping cork has proven irresistible to these fish. For artificial lures, gold spoons are a top choice for redfish in murky waters, while soft plastics in natural colors like chartreuse and silver have been particularly effective for trout.
Offshore anglers are finding action around oil rigs and artificial reefs. Amberjack and blackfin tuna are the prime targets right now, with jigging lures and cut bait bringing in solid results. Though red snapper season is still closed until May, there are plenty of other options to keep offshore enthusiasts busy.
As for recent catches, inshore areas have been yielding steady numbers of slot-sized redfish and nice speckled trout, while offshore trips are reporting amberjack weighing upwards of 20 pounds and occasional blackfin tuna. If you're chasing yellowfin tuna, deep water trawler areas off Venice remain a reliable option, with live bait and chumming techniques proving highly successful.
For those heading out today, here are a couple of can’t-miss locations:
- **Inshore:** Biloxi Marsh and the eastern side of Lake Pontchartrain. Both areas are swarming with redfish and trout.
- **Offshore:** The Midnight Lump and surrounding oil rigs, where amberjack and grouper are actively feeding.
Make sure to stock up on live shrimp, paddletails in natural hues, or the classic gold spoon for inshore adventures, and bring along heavy tackle for jigging offshore. Don’t forget your fishing license and gear, and as always, stay safe on the water.
Good luck, and may your lines be tight all day long!