Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast Florida fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's shaping up to be a beautiful day out on the water!

First off, the tides are looking pretty favorable today. We've got a low tide around 3:50 AM and a high tide coming in at 7:06 PM. The water's been rising steadily, which should get those fish moving and feeding.

Now, let's talk weather. We're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-70s. The sun's gonna rise at 7:31 AM and set at 7:42 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with. Winds are light and variable, so it should be smooth sailing out there.

As for the fish, they've been biting like crazy lately! Redfish, speckled trout, and snook have been the stars of the show in the inshore waters. We've been seeing some nice catches around the grass flats and mangrove shorelines. Offshore, folks have been hooking into some respectable grouper and snapper.

If you're wondering what to throw, I've got a few recommendations for ya. For inshore fishing, you can't go wrong with a soft plastic jerkbait in white or rootbeer color. Paddletail swimbaits have also been working wonders, especially in the Slam Shady color. Don't forget about topwater lures early in the morning – nothing beats the excitement of a big trout smashing a walk-the-dog style plug!

For you live bait enthusiasts, shrimp are always a safe bet. But if you can get your hands on some pilchards or pinfish, you'll be in business.

Now, let me give you a couple of hot spots to check out. The flats around Steinhatchee have been on fire lately, with anglers reporting limits of trout and some nice slot-sized reds. If you're looking to go a bit deeper, the nearshore reefs off Destin have been producing some quality grouper and snapper.

Remember, folks, the key to success is to match your lure or bait to what the fish are naturally feeding on. Keep an eye out for bait schools and bird activity – that's where the action is!

Well, that about wraps it up for today's report. Get out there, wet a line, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, y'all!