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Louisiana Gulf Fishing Report: Trout, Reds, and Offshore Trophies Await
- 2025/04/20
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This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Gulf of Mexico Louisiana fishing report for Sunday, April 20, 2025.
We’re in the heart of spring, and the bite is on fire out here along the Louisiana coast. Weather’s been stable, with morning temps in the low 60s warming up to the mid-70s by afternoon, and light southeast winds making for pleasant conditions on the water. Sunrise was just after 6:30 a.m., sunset clocks in near 7:30 p.m.—plenty of daylight to chase that limit. Tides are running a strong cycle today, with a morning high tide slowly falling into the afternoon, which is prime for working those marsh shorelines and bay edges[1][4].
Speckled trout have shown up in force, especially around marsh cuts and over oyster beds. Limits have been common for those drifting live shrimp under popping corks, but some of the best action has been for anglers working soft plastics like Matrix Shad in chartreuse or opening night paired with a 1/4-ounce jighead. Trout in the 15- to 20-inch range are thick, with plenty of throwbacks and a few gator trout mixed in[1][4].
Redfish action is steady, especially around grass points and broken marsh. Topwater baits early—think Zara Spook or Skitter Walk—are drawing violent strikes, while gold spoons and spinnerbaits are putting plenty of slot reds in the boat once the sun gets up. Cut mullet or crab on the bottom has been reliable near deeper bayous and at the mouths of drains.
Puppy drum are hanging tight to the bridges and nearshore reefs, and a few nice flounder have come across the gunnels for those fishing live minnows or Gulp baits on the bottom[1]. Offshore, the focus is back on red snapper, amberjack, and grouper, with good numbers of all reported in the past week[3]. Drop down big live baits or squid on the rigs in 100+ feet for a chance at true Gulf trophies.
For hotspots, don’t overlook the Shell Beach area for trout and reds; Breton Sound rigs are producing good snapper and some black drum. Closer to Venice, the passes are holding big reds and early tripletail starting to show up on floating debris.
Best bet today: get on the water early, work the outgoing tide along marsh edges for reds and trout, and switch to deeper structure as the day heats up. Bring plenty of live shrimp, a handful of soft plastics, and a stickbait or two for topwater thrills. Fish are biting, the weather’s stable, and it’s a great time to be out here on Louisiana’s Gulf. Stay safe and tight lines, y’all[1][2][4].
We’re in the heart of spring, and the bite is on fire out here along the Louisiana coast. Weather’s been stable, with morning temps in the low 60s warming up to the mid-70s by afternoon, and light southeast winds making for pleasant conditions on the water. Sunrise was just after 6:30 a.m., sunset clocks in near 7:30 p.m.—plenty of daylight to chase that limit. Tides are running a strong cycle today, with a morning high tide slowly falling into the afternoon, which is prime for working those marsh shorelines and bay edges[1][4].
Speckled trout have shown up in force, especially around marsh cuts and over oyster beds. Limits have been common for those drifting live shrimp under popping corks, but some of the best action has been for anglers working soft plastics like Matrix Shad in chartreuse or opening night paired with a 1/4-ounce jighead. Trout in the 15- to 20-inch range are thick, with plenty of throwbacks and a few gator trout mixed in[1][4].
Redfish action is steady, especially around grass points and broken marsh. Topwater baits early—think Zara Spook or Skitter Walk—are drawing violent strikes, while gold spoons and spinnerbaits are putting plenty of slot reds in the boat once the sun gets up. Cut mullet or crab on the bottom has been reliable near deeper bayous and at the mouths of drains.
Puppy drum are hanging tight to the bridges and nearshore reefs, and a few nice flounder have come across the gunnels for those fishing live minnows or Gulp baits on the bottom[1]. Offshore, the focus is back on red snapper, amberjack, and grouper, with good numbers of all reported in the past week[3]. Drop down big live baits or squid on the rigs in 100+ feet for a chance at true Gulf trophies.
For hotspots, don’t overlook the Shell Beach area for trout and reds; Breton Sound rigs are producing good snapper and some black drum. Closer to Venice, the passes are holding big reds and early tripletail starting to show up on floating debris.
Best bet today: get on the water early, work the outgoing tide along marsh edges for reds and trout, and switch to deeper structure as the day heats up. Bring plenty of live shrimp, a handful of soft plastics, and a stickbait or two for topwater thrills. Fish are biting, the weather’s stable, and it’s a great time to be out here on Louisiana’s Gulf. Stay safe and tight lines, y’all[1][2][4].