Late May Fishing Bonanza in the Gulf, Marshes of New Orleans 1o6f73

Good morning from New Orleans, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your daily fishing report for Saturday, May 24, 2025. We are sitting pretty with classic late May weather—expect a hot and humid day with light winds out of the southeast, which is perfect for drifting over flats and working the marsh edges. Sunrise hit at 6:00 AM, with sunset expected at 7:53 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase your limit. Tides today are moderate, running incoming most of the morning and peaking just after noon, then heading out towards evening. That moving water should get the baitfish stirred up and push predators into their feeding lanes, especially at the mouths of cuts and bayous. Fishing action in and around the Gulf, Lake Borgne, and out past the Biloxi Marsh has been absolutely alive. Speckled trout have been on fire all spring, with limits coming easy for most, especially for those getting on the water early or pushing out to the “outside” marshes. The trout bite has held steady through May, and today looks prime to keep that run going. Redfish are right behind, though you may have to cull a few undersized ones before hitting those keepers. If you’re up for a tug-of-war, some giant bull reds have been cruising the outer bays, especially when the tide is moving good. Sheepshead are filtering back in, and you may find a few stragglers on the structure in deeper cuts. When it comes to tackle, live shrimp is always king out here, whether under a popping cork for trout or freelined closer to the bottom for reds and sheepshead. If you’re throwing artificials, go with chartreuse or opening night soft plastics on a 1/4 ounce jighead, especially when the water is a little dirty from wind or tide. Topwater plugs or twitch baits at first light have also been getting hammered in the marsh ponds and over grass flats. Some hot spots to check out today: Lake Borgne’s eastern shoreline has been stacked with trout, and the cuts around the southern end of Biloxi Marsh are producing reds and the occasional flounder. If you want a little elbow room and bigger fish, push out towards Breton Sound or the scattered islands on the “outside”—it’s a different world out there and worth the trip for larger trout and roaming bull reds. Folks have been filling coolers with trout, slot reds, and a few bonus species like mackerel and triple tail for those venturing offshore. to pack plenty of water and sunscreen today—it’s gonna be a long, hot one, but the fish are hungry. Tight lines, y’all, and I’ll see you on the water. 735733