Louisiana fishing report for the week of October 22, 2026. Late October is a great time in the marsh, with cooler water, active bait and fish stacking on the shorelines.
What’s Hitting
Speckled trout are working marsh shorelines and the bays, redfish are tight to the grass and bayou mouths, and bull reds are at the jetties and passes. Sheepshead are around the rigs, flounder are staging, and mangrove snapper are on the offshore structure.
Looking ahead, each front should push more trout and reds into the marsh as water cools, and flounder will build toward the passes.
Where to Find Them
Fish shorelines and bayou mouths around Grand Isle and Venice for trout and reds, and work the jetties on the outgoing tide for bull reds. Rigs and pilings hold sheepshead and snapper.
Tides & Conditions
With the moon building toward full, tides are strengthening. Moving water at the passes and bayou mouths is best, and fronts shape each week. Check a current tide chart and marine forecast.
Tackle & Tactics
Live shrimp under a cork for trout, a gold spoon or soft plastic for reds, and cut mullet for bull reds.
After a front, fish often feed heavily, so be ready to take advantage of a good tide.
Local Intel This Week
Public access includes Grand Isle State Park, Port Fourchon and Leeville ramps, and the Delacroix area. Check current Louisiana regulations and seasons before keeping any fish.
This Week’s Tip
Follow the birds. In the marsh, diving gulls often mark trout and reds on shrimp.
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