Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Gulf of Mexico fishing report for March 15, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been hotter than a summer sidewalk lately!

First off, we've got a high tide coming in at 10:42 AM and low tide at 4:57 PM. The weather's looking mighty fine with sunny skies and a high of 78°F. Sunrise was at 6:37 AM, and we'll see the sun dip below the horizon at 7:29 PM.

Now, let's talk fish. The speckled trout have been going crazy over in the grass flats. Folks have been hauling in 20-30 inchers like they're going out of style. Redfish are also on the prowl, especially around oyster bars and mangrove shorelines. We've seen some real bruisers in the 30-inch range.

Don't forget about the sheepshead! They're still hanging around structure and pilings, and they're biting like there's no tomorrow. A few lucky anglers even reported some early pompano catches along the beaches.

For lures, you can't go wrong with a gold spoon or a white bucktail jig for those reds and trout. The Z-man paddletails in the "sexy mullet" color have been absolutely slaying it too. If you're after sheepshead, live shrimp or fiddler crabs are your best bet.

Now, if you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out Horseshoe Beach or Steinhatchee. The flats around there have been producing some monster trout. For redfish, try your luck around the oyster bars near Cedar Key.

Remember, the early bird gets the worm, or in our case, the fish! So get out there at first light, and you might just land yourself a trophy catch. Tight lines, y'all!