As of November 3, 2024, the fishing scene in the Gulf of Mexico, particularly in Louisiana, is looking very promising. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Weather and Tides
The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a high of around 75 degrees and a gentle breeze out of the southeast. Tides are moderate, with high tide at around 9:30 AM and low tide at 3:30 PM, which should provide good movement and access to various fishing spots.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at 6:45 AM, and sunset is at 5:15 PM, giving you ample daylight to enjoy your fishing trip.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a lot of activity with speckled trout, redfish, and even some bull reds. The trout are consistently being caught in the 20-inch range, especially when drifting oyster reefs in 3 to 5 feet of water. Redfish are active in the marsh areas, particularly where there is moving water and bait.

### Types and Amounts of Fish
Speckled trout and redfish are the main catches right now. There have been reports of catching a good number of trout and filling limits on redfish. Additionally, some anglers have encountered bull reds, jacks, and sharks due to the abundant bait in the bays.

### Best Lures and Bait
For speckled trout, using live or dead shrimp with a popping cork or drifting oyster reefs with Boat Monkey corks against the grass in broken marsh areas has been highly effective. For redfish, live or dead shrimp, as well as cut skipjack or mullet, are working well. The big tide swings have pushed bait over the reefs, making these areas prime for fishing.

### Hot Spots
- **Louisiana Marshes**: Drifting oyster reefs and fishing in broken marsh areas with shells against the banks have been producing great results for speckled trout and redfish.
- **Boothville-Venice**: This area is known for its inshore fishing, particularly for redfish and trout. Guides like Jason Williams have been putting clients on fish quickly.

With the cooler weather setting in, it's an excellent time to be out on the water, enjoying the more comfortable conditions and the active fish. Make sure to get all your gear ready and take advantage of the prime fishing spots along the Louisiana coastline.