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Archived report. Published April 8, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterLouisiana · Grand Isle· April 8, 2026Hot bite

Offshore Tuna Bite Heating Up Out of Grand Isle

Yellowfin tuna in the 30-80 lb range stacking up on the deepwater rigs. Charter boats finding consistent action at the Midnight Lump.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
74°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waning Crescent
Moon phase
N/A — offshore
Tide / flow
Calm seas 1-2 ft, light winds, 78°F — go offshore
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Yellowfin Tuna
Chunk bait and poppers at rigs
Active
Mahi Mahi
Trolling around debris
Active
Red Snapper
Live bait on bottom (season check)

What's next

Offshore window is open with calm seas. Yellowfin are feeding aggressively at the rigs and the Lump. Bring plenty of chunking bait and be ready for extended fights on quality fish.

Context

Grand Isle's proximity to deepwater makes it one of the Gulf's most productive offshore ports.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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