Hey there, folks It's your buddy Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share today's fishing report for the Gulf of Mexico, particularly around Louisiana.

First off, let's talk about the tides. For today, February 14th, we're looking at a high tide at 8:51 AM and a low tide at 7:08 PM, according to the tide forecasts[2].

The weather is looking pretty decent, with temperatures in the mid-60s to low 70s across the region. Sunrise is at 6:40 AM, and sunset will be at 5:48 PM, giving us a good window to get out on the water.

Now, let's dive into the fish activity. Recently, the waters around Louisiana have been producing some excellent catches. In the Gulf Coast areas, anglers have been having a blast catching redfish, speckled trout, black drum, and even some sheepshead. The surf along the jetties and beaches has been particularly active, with reports of huge black drum, occasional speckled trout, and a few sharks[1].

For those fishing in the bays and estuaries, live shrimp have been the go-to bait. Anglers are using live shrimp to catch redfish, drum, and sheepshead, especially around structures like rocks and reeds. Soft plastics and live shrimp are also working well for speckled trout in areas like Trinity Bay and West Galveston Bay[1].

If you're looking to use artificial lures, spoons are an excellent choice for surf fishing. The Kastmaster by Acme Tackle Co. is highly recommended for its aerodynamics and effectiveness in catching a variety of fish, including redfish and trout[4].

Here are a couple of hot spots to consider:

1. **Bolivar Peninsula**: This area has been producing lots of redfish, huge black drum, and occasional speckled trout. The surf here is particularly active, especially towards Gilchrist and High Island[1].

2. **Port Aransas**: The north and south jetties here are great for catching redfish on live shrimp, and oversized redfish are biting on cut crab and mullet. Trout are also fair on shrimp free-lined along rocks, and oversized black drums are great on shrimp and cut crab[1].

In summary, today looks like a great day to get out on the water. With the right tides, decent weather, and the right bait or lures, you're set for a productive and fun day of fishing. Remember to stay safe, wear your kill switch, and always be prepared.

Happy fishing, y'all