Alright y'all, listen up! It's March 16, 2025 and I've got the scoop on what's bitin' in the Gulf. Sun's comin' up at 7:30 AM and settin' at 7:27 PM, givin' us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Weather's lookin' mighty fine - partly cloudy with a high of 75°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Tides are runnin' low at 6:45 AM and 6:15 PM, with highs around 12:30 PM and midnight.

Now, let me tell ya, the fish have been bitin' like crazy lately! Redfish are thick as thieves in the shallows, especially around oyster bars and mangroves. We've been seein' some real bulls in the 30-40 inch range. Trout are schoolin' up nice on the grass flats, and folks have been pullin' in some gators in the 5-7 pound class. Snook are startin' to move out of the backwaters and onto the beaches - keep an eye out for 'em around the passes.

For bait, live shrimp and pinfish are always a safe bet, but if you're throwin' artificials, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a white paddletail on a 1/4 oz jighead. Topwater action's been hot in the early mornin' - try a Zara Spook or a Skitterwalk for some explosive strikes.

If you're lookin' for some hot spots, I'd recommend checkin' out Redfish Pass or Captiva Pass. The jetties have been holdin' some nice fish. For you inshore folks, Ding Darling on Sanibel's been producin' well, especially on the outgoing tide.

Remember, it's catch and release only for snook right now, and make sure you're usin' circle hooks if you're fishin' with live bait. Tight lines, y'all, and don't forget your sunscreen!