The Shoofly Magazine
  • Home
    • Big Buzz Blog
    • Amtrak Gulf Coast: Latest News
    • 15 Minutes Photo Galleries
    • Art Locale
    • Coast Cuisine
    • Good Neighbor
    • Living Large
    • Nature Notes
    • Noteworthy Women
    • Partner Spotlight
    • Second Saturday
    • SHORE THING FISHING REPORT
    • Talk of the Town
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar Users Guide
    • Calendar FAQs
  • Archives
  • Directory
    • EAT
    • SHOP
    • PLAY >
      • Community Calendar
    • STAY >
      • Camping & RV Parks
    • TOURS >
      • Instagram Tours >
        • Beach Blvd. Instagram Ops
        • Main Street Instagram Ops
        • Second Street Instagram Ops
        • Depot District Instagram Stars
        • Black History Instagram Tour - Part 1
    • PETS
    • WEDDINGS
    • SERVICES >
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Entertainment
      • Financial Services
      • Food & Beverage
      • Health
      • Home & Garden
      • Legal Services
      • Marine & Boating
      • Marketing
      • Media
      • Office
      • Personal Care
      • Pets
      • Real Estate
      • Recreation
      • Transportation
      • Travel/Hospitality
      • Utilities
    • ORGANIZATIONS >
      • Churches
      • Government
      • Education >
        • Art Teachers
      • Hurricane Prep Guide
      • Wildlife Rescue in South Mississippi
  • Partners
    • Readers' Circle
    • About

Shore Thing Fishing Report

Shore Thing Fishing Report, 3/19/25

3/18/2025

 
March 19, 2025
Sheepshead are the fish to catch right now, but large black drum are keeping things interesting, with some 50-pounders right off the beach.
​
- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters
Picture
Brandi and Brad Baker from Madison, MS, with a nice redfish they sight-casted to in the Louisiana marsh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Mississippians in the northern part of the state. It seems kind of ridiculous to even say in light of the severe weather, but the south winds that we encountered down here hopefully brought some saltier water to our area. 
 
This Fishing Report 
​is supported by
Picture
 
For now, the sheepshead seem to be the most predictable fish in our area. We see them right off the beaches, way down south in the Louisiana marsh, and all points in between. We use the same setup anywhere we fish for them: live or fresh, dead shrimp fished as close as you can to any structure holding barnacles or oysters. We should see less and less sheepshead as the warming trend continues and the water temperature increases.
 
Picture
Redfishing should be fantastic in the coming weeks.
​ 
Historically speaking, we should soon see a push of black drum and redfish. If water temperatures start getting to that magic 70 to 72° mark, the speckled trout fishing will really turn on. We still have a ways to go before we hit that magic water temperature. For now, we watch the weather and try to get out in between windier periods.
 
Picture
Big black drum like this beast should be around for several weeks.
​ 
If you are looking to catch a true “sea monster,” the big black drum should be around for the next few weeks. We have seen these fish in the 50-pound range right off the beaches. Since the water is not very deep, you can battle them on light tackle. I promise you it is some of the most fun you will ever have. The giant black drum are not much as table fare; they are a little gamey and bloody. However, the 16- to 20-inch “puppy drum” (small black drum) are some of the finest eating that swims.

Picture
McKinley Taylor with a perfect sized puppy drum she caught on spring break in Bay St. Louis.
 
Mississippi does not have limits on black drum, so keep what you need and let the rest go. However, if you venture into neighboring Louisiana waters a few miles away, the state has a 16-inch minimum on black drum, and you may keep just five per person.


Enjoy this feature?

Picture

Comments are closed.

    Archives

    May 2025
    April 2025
    March 2025
    February 2025
    January 2025
    December 2024
    November 2024
    October 2024
    September 2024
    August 2024
    July 2024
    June 2024
    May 2024
    April 2024
    March 2024
    February 2024
    January 2024
    December 2023
    November 2023
    October 2023
    September 2023
    August 2023
    July 2023
    June 2023
    May 2023
    April 2023
    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022

Shoofly Magazine Partners

​Our Shoofly Partners are local businesses and organizations who share our mission to enrich community life in Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Pass Christian. These are limited in number to maximize visibility. Email us now to become a Shoofly Partner!
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture
Picture

Alice Moseley Folk Art Museum

Bay Town Inn

Bay-tique Boutique

The Bay Bum

The Shops of Century Hall

Chiniche Engineering

Creole Creamery

The Cultured Oak

The French Potager

Hancock County Historical Society

HL Raymond Properties

Kenny Dental

Lagarde's Fine Wine & Spirits

The Loft
The Mane Salon

Magnolia Antiques

Ms. Mary's Old Town Snoballs

Mystic Ghost Tours

PJ's Coffee

Salty Soul Outfitters

Theatre in the Pass

VSPA at Hancock Women's Center

The Wedding Collection ​

John & Ning Wiebmer


The Shoofly Magazine is published by MAC Media, LLC. Unless otherwise attributed, all written content and photography copyright MAC Media, LLC

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
  • Home
    • Big Buzz Blog
    • Amtrak Gulf Coast: Latest News
    • 15 Minutes Photo Galleries
    • Art Locale
    • Coast Cuisine
    • Good Neighbor
    • Living Large
    • Nature Notes
    • Noteworthy Women
    • Partner Spotlight
    • Second Saturday
    • SHORE THING FISHING REPORT
    • Talk of the Town
  • Calendar
    • Upcoming Events
    • Calendar Users Guide
    • Calendar FAQs
  • Archives
  • Directory
    • EAT
    • SHOP
    • PLAY >
      • Community Calendar
    • STAY >
      • Camping & RV Parks
    • TOURS >
      • Instagram Tours >
        • Beach Blvd. Instagram Ops
        • Main Street Instagram Ops
        • Second Street Instagram Ops
        • Depot District Instagram Stars
        • Black History Instagram Tour - Part 1
    • PETS
    • WEDDINGS
    • SERVICES >
      • Automotive
      • Construction
      • Entertainment
      • Financial Services
      • Food & Beverage
      • Health
      • Home & Garden
      • Legal Services
      • Marine & Boating
      • Marketing
      • Media
      • Office
      • Personal Care
      • Pets
      • Real Estate
      • Recreation
      • Transportation
      • Travel/Hospitality
      • Utilities
    • ORGANIZATIONS >
      • Churches
      • Government
      • Education >
        • Art Teachers
      • Hurricane Prep Guide
      • Wildlife Rescue in South Mississippi
  • Partners
    • Readers' Circle
    • About