Louisiana Fishing Reports

NOAA buoy 42001 recorded 78°F water off the outer continental shelf on April 26, with 2.3-foot swells and moderate 15-mph winds—typical late-April Gulf Coast conditions. The Delta-side reading (buoy 42067) logged 74°F water with lighter 9-mph wind, suggesting the usual spring cross-shelf temperature gradient as seasonal warmth pulses northward into productive inshore zones. Current angler-intelligence feeds lack specific reporting from Louisiana Gulf and Delta guides this weekend, but these readings align with the critical seasonal window when redfish and speckled trout shift into sustained shallow-water spawning and feeding activity, baitfish populations surge along marsh fringes and jetties, and deeper-water migrants (tarpon, king mackerel, wahoo) stage in Gulf passes and continental-shelf structures. Water temps in this 74–78°F band are where spring fishing historically transitions from early-season patterns into the high-activity phase that runs through May.

Apr 26

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

Apr 9

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

Apr 8

Specks schooling along the Causeway pilings and north shore points. Wade fishermen and boaters both getting into quality fish.

Apr 7

Post-spawn bass staging on offshore structure. Points, humps, and timber in 8-15 feet holding good concentrations of fish.

Apr 5

Crappie (sac-a-lait) fishing is excellent throughout the Atchafalaya Basin. Fish holding in flooded timber and along levee drains.

Apr 4