Mississippi River Weather Forecast

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Jon Miller
Jon M.
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported 5 months ago
January Inshore Fishing Report — Delacroix, Louisiana

January is a great month to be on the water in Delacroix as winter patterns settle in across the marsh. Cooler temperatures often bring more stable fishing, and this time of year consistently offers solid inshore action for anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, and other marsh species.

Overall January Conditions

With winter in full swing, fish tend to gather in areas that offer steady water movement and comfortable temperatures. This makes January a productive month for exploring deeper bayous, protected marsh ponds, and areas with good tidal flow. Clearer winter water can also...
Jon Miller
Jon M. Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported 5 months ago
January Inshore Fishing Report — Delacroix, Louisiana

January is a great month to be on the water in Delacroix as winter patterns settle in across the marsh. Cooler temperatures often bring more stable fishing, and this time of year consistently offers solid inshore action for anglers targeting redfish, speckled trout, and other marsh species.

Overall January Conditions

With winter in full swing, fish tend to gather in areas that offer steady water movement and comfortable temperatures. This makes January a productive month for exploring deeper bayous, protected marsh ponds, and areas with good tidal flow. Clearer winter water can also
lead to increased visibility, giving anglers more opportunities to locate feeding fish.

Redfish Action

Redfish remain a reliable target throughout January. They can be found cruising shorelines, holding near structure, or settling into calmer pockets of the marsh. This is a great month for steady redfish action, whether you're looking for slot fish or hoping to tangle with larger fish that roam the system this time of year.

Speckled Trout

Speckled trout fishing can be productive during winter as they group together in areas with consistent conditions. Whether fishing deeper water or working areas with active tide movement, trout continue to be a popular target for inshore anglers during January.

Other Inshore Species

Black drum, sheepshead, and other winter-friendly species are also common across the marsh this month. These fish offer great action and are perfect for anglers looking to keep rods bending.
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
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Troy Creppel
Troy C.
Buras, Louisiana
Reported 6 months ago
Fish are biting
Troy Creppel
Troy C. Buras, Louisiana Reported 6 months ago
Fish are biting
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
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John Duplass
John D.
Buras, Louisiana
Reported 6 months ago
Caught these yesterday
John Duplass
John D. Buras, Louisiana Reported 6 months ago
Caught these yesterday
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
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Chad St.Pe
Chad S.
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported 6 months ago
Foggy, no tide. But was able to bounce around a little and put a nice mix box together.
Chad St.Pe
Chad S. Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported 6 months ago
Foggy, no tide. But was able to bounce around a little and put a nice mix box together.
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Jason Williams
Jason W.
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported 6 months ago
Duck season is in full swing and the fishing has been excellent aswell
Jason Williams
Jason W. Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported 6 months ago
Duck season is in full swing and the fishing has been excellent aswell
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
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Bradley M.
Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Reported 6 months ago
Took my 4 yr old daughter out today in the rain. And she caught most of them.
Bradley Mccoy
Bradley M. Saint Bernard, Louisiana Reported 6 months ago
Took my 4 yr old daughter out today in the rain. And she caught most of them.
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
Fishing in Saint Bernard, Louisiana
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Jay W.
Venice, Louisiana
Reported 11 months ago
We caught over 50 reds today. We left them biting.
Jay Winters
Jay W. Venice, Louisiana Reported 11 months ago
We caught over 50 reds today. We left them biting.
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Venice, Louisiana
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Ken Masters
Ken M.
Saint Charles, Missouri
Reported 1 year ago
5/8 – Out with a lone client today, he was able to pick up a limit in about 3 1/2 hours on a variety of jig colors. The day started out cold and rainy and by midmorning the sky cleared and it warmed up. Jigs, about 1.5 inches worked all day with darker colors being better in the morning and brighter ones working once the sun was up. The bank bite was consistent all day. 5/9 – Out with 2 clients today, the crappie bite was initially okay but slowed by midmorning. Talked with a few people on the water...
Ken Masters
Ken M. Saint Charles, Missouri Reported 1 year ago
5/8 – Out with a lone client today, he was able to pick up a limit in about 3 1/2 hours on a variety of jig colors. The day started out cold and rainy and by midmorning the sky cleared and it warmed up. Jigs, about 1.5 inches worked all day with darker colors being better in the morning and brighter ones working once the sun was up. The bank bite was consistent all day. 5/9 – Out with 2 clients today, the crappie bite was initially okay but slowed by midmorning. Talked with a few people on the water and that seemed to be the norm in the mid-lake area. The bank bite from the day before was off and the fish appeared to have pulled off the bank in 2 – 6 feet of water. The water level appeared to be dropping (water line on the bank) which may have had an effect. Also, some guys mentioned they were electroshocking parts of the lake which may have also had an effect.
Fishing in Saint Charles, Missouri
Fishing in Saint Charles, Missouri
Fishing in Saint Charles, Missouri
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John Duplass
John D.
Buras, Louisiana
Reported 1 year ago
Wahoo are showing up and big tuna are still. Close in
John Duplass
John D. Buras, Louisiana Reported 1 year ago
Wahoo are showing up and big tuna are still. Close in
Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
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Jay W.
Venice, Louisiana
Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite is as good as it ever will be right now.
Jay Winters
Jay W. Venice, Louisiana Reported 1 year ago
Trout bite is as good as it ever will be right now.
Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
Fishing in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana
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