Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Gulf Coast fishin' report for March 23, 2025. Sun's up at 7:37 AM and settin' at 7:40 PM, givin' us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Weather's lookin' mighty fine today - partly cloudy with a high near 78°F and a light southeast breeze. Tides are runnin' low around 6:50 AM and 7:39 PM, with highs mid-day and just before midnight.

Now let me tell ya, the fish have been bitin' like crazy lately! Redfish are thick as thieves in the shallows, especially 'round oyster bars and mangroves. We've been seein' some real gators in the 5-7 pound range. Trout are schoolin' up nice on the grass flats too. 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.

As for 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!