If you're heading out to fish in the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana today, here's what you need to know:

First off, the tides are moderate, with a high tide around 9:00 AM and a low tide at 3:00 PM. Sunrise was at 6:34 AM, and sunset will be at 5:14 PM.

The weather is looking decent, though there might be some light winds and possibly some rain later in the week, but for now, it's relatively calm.

Yesterday saw a lot of action, especially for speckled trout and redfish. Anglers were catching a good number of speckled trout in the 20-inch range, particularly in the lakes and ponds of the Biloxi Marsh. Redfish were also plentiful, with many limits caught in the marsh areas around Buras and Venice.

For speckled trout, using live shrimp under a popping cork or artificial lures like LSU-colored 3-inch plastics worked well. Redfish were biting on shrimp, piggy perch, and cut mullet or skipjack, especially on the flats, sand pockets, and along the islands.

If you're targeting bull reds, head upriver or downriver between Empire and Venice, as Capt. Tori Arnona recommends. For a more secluded spot, consider Montegut, which gets less fishing pressure than Cocodrie or Grand Isle but offers some of the best fishing in the area.

Inshore fishing charters have been successful, with guides like Jason Williams putting anglers on fish quickly. The marshes around Boothville-Venice have been particularly productive for redfish and trout.

So, grab your gear, and don't forget to check the weather forecast before you head out. With the right lures and bait, you should have a great day on the water. Good luck