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Archived report. Published April 9, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
SaltwaterLouisiana · Venice / Mississippi Delta· April 9, 2026Hot bite

Redfish on Fire in the Louisiana Marsh

Bull reds and slot reds absolutely crushing it in the marsh. Poling the shallow ponds finding tailing fish on every flat.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
72°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waning Crescent
Moon phase
Windblown tides — S wind pushing water onto flats
Tide / flow
Warm and humid, S winds 8-15 mph, 80°F
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Redfish
Gold spoons and soft plastics
Hot
Speckled Trout
Popping corks with shrimp
Active
Sheepshead
Live shrimp near rigs

What's next

Louisiana marsh fishing doesn't get much better than this. South winds pushing water onto the flats and concentrating bait. Fish every drain and pond you can reach.

Context

Venice, Louisiana is widely regarded as the redfish capital of the world.

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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