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Gulf Coast Inshore Forecast

Weekly fishing intelligence for Florida, Louisiana, Texas

Water Temp

70°F

Air Temp

70°F

Report Date

2026-04-07

This Week's Outlook

Water temps are sitting at 70F across the Gulf Coast Inshore region this spring, creating comfortable conditions. Redfish and Speckled Trout fishing looks strong this week with air temps around 70F. Focus on early morning and late evening windows for the best action.

Species Breakdown

Redfish

High
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Lure: Live Shrimp (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, medium)

Redfish are responding well to Live Shrimp fished with a moderate to fast. Look for tailing redfish on shallow grass flats during low tide

Speckled Trout

High
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Lure: Live Shrimp Under Popping Cork (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, medium)

Speckled Trout are responding well to Live Shrimp Under Popping Cork fished with a moderate to fast. Pop a cork to attract speckled trout with the commotion

Lure: Live Pilchard (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, 3-4")

Snook are responding well to Live Pilchard fished with a moderate to fast. Snook are ambush feeders that stage around structure and current

Flounder

High
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Technique: Bottom Fishing
Lure: Live Mud Minnow / Shrimp (bold natural colors with some chartreuse or orange accents, medium)

Flounder are responding well to Live Mud Minnow / Shrimp fished with a moderate to fast. Fish shallower areas near spawning grounds

What's Working Now

  • Redfish: Live Bait Fishing with Live Shrimp
  • Speckled Trout: Live Bait Fishing with Live Shrimp Under Popping Cork
  • Snook: Live Bait Fishing with Live Pilchard
  • Flounder: Bottom Fishing with Live Mud Minnow / Shrimp

Tip of the Week

Pre-spawn and spawn activity is peaking. Target shallow flats, pockets, and secondary points with slower presentations.

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