Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana fishing report for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.
We've got high tidal coefficients today sitting at 83 and climbing to 85 by noon, which means we're looking at strong currents and significant water movement - perfect conditions for active feeding. The sun came up around 7:08 this morning and we'll have it until about 6:26 tonight, giving us over 11 hours of fishing time.
October fishing in Louisiana is heating up big time. The fall migration is in full swing, and the action has been outstanding. Big bull redfish are pushing into the Calcasieu Estuary to spawn, and if you're not targeting them, you're missing out. These bruisers are aggressive and hungry.
Speckled trout fishing has been phenomenal along the shorelines. Louisiana Sportsman reports consistent action between Bayou Bonfouca and Goose Point, with anglers pulling in quality specks. The cooler water temps are bringing them shallow, especially during those early morning and late afternoon bites when the tidal movement is strongest.
Now, keep in mind the flounder season closed on October 15th and won't reopen until December 1st, so leave those flatfish alone if you hook one.
For lures, you can't go wrong with topwater plugs during those low light periods. The fish are looking up, and the surface action has been explosive. Switch to soft plastics and breakaway jigs once the sun gets higher. The classic Coon-Pop style jigs continue to produce, especially around the Delta. For those targeting the bull reds in the Calcasieu, heavy setups with live mullet rigs are your best bet.
Hot spots to hit today: First, work the Calcasieu Lake area where those big bulls are congregating. Second, head to the marshes around Cocodrie where the high tides will push baitfish into the shallows and predators will follow.
The fish are biting, the weather's cooperating, and the tides are perfect. Get out there and make it happen.
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