Louisiana Offshore Fishing Report – November 2025 (Grand Isle, Venice, Fourchon)
Louisiana Offshore Fishing Report – November 2025
Cooler temps and steady fall patterns are lighting up the offshore bite across Southeast Louisiana. Water temps in the 72–76°F range are pushing pelagics into tighter zones, and the shrimp boat fleet is holding big packs of blackfin and yellowfin. Winds have been moderate (10–15 knots E/SE), but workable windows have been opening every few days.
Grand Isle Report
Rigs: GI-90, GI-93, GI-218
Bait: Hardtails, pogies, vertical jigs
Action:
- Blackfin tuna thick around GI-218 in the 150–200 ft range
- Red snapper (C&R) stacking up on structure
- A few early-season wahoo starting to show on high-speed passes
Best Technique:
Jig 180–220 ft with 150g knife jigs in blue/pink.
Venice Report
Hot Zone: Behind shrimp boats, 25–40 miles
Species: Yellowfin, blackfin, bonito
Pattern:
Yellowfin in the 40–80 lb class working aggressively through shrimp boat chum lines.
Tip:
Use 60–80 lb fluorocarbon and smaller hooks for more tuna hookups.
Port Fourchon Report
Rigs: WD-143, WD-152, WD-170
Species: Mangrove snapper, amberjack, redfish (nearshore)
Notes:
- Mangroves firing on cut pogies
- AJ bite strong on 120–150 ft ledges
- Water clarity improving after last week’s blow
What’s Working Best This Week
- 150–250g knife jigs
- 60–80 lb fluorocarbon leaders
- Drifting live hardtails
- High-speed trolling (12–16 knots)
Forecast
Steady SE winds with 2–3 ft seas for the next 7–10 days.
Expect tuna action behind shrimp boats to stay hot, with increasing wahoo activity toward the end of the month.
