Shore Thing Fishing Report, 6/25/2025

June 25, 2025

Speckled trout are the stars of this week's report, but large redfish and Jack Crevalles are coming on strong - just watch the weather.

​- by Sonny Schindler, Shore Thing Fishing Charters

Morgan and Jennifer from Alabama with a 25-inch speckled trout they tagged and released south of Pass Christian.

The fishing has been great for the last several days. We are dealing with some serious heat and the occasional summertime thunderstorm. Early mornings are definitely the ticket. Most days the fish seem to get a little hook-shy around mid morning.
 

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Jack Crevalles are moving in close. This one was caught near the barrier islands.

 
For the most part, our boats are focusing heavily on speckled trout and white trout. We see more and more bull reds, but they usually appear when the white trout get thick.
 
Large schools of pogies have begun pushing close to shore. This means the Jack Crevalles, bull reds, and sharks will be close by.

The Compretta family from Jackson and BSL had a great day in the Louisiana Marsh with Captain Clay Necaise of Grand Pass Outfitters.

 
Speckled trout fishing has been good. Our boats are catching well on the nearshore reefs off Hancock and Harrison Counties. The barrier islands have been pretty consistent if you can stay away from the crowds and the ladyfish. The Louisiana marsh has been teeming with fish as well. There is no real “hot spot,” because just about everywhere has been holding fish. Focus on structure such as artificial reefs, shell, bottoms, or grass beds. Once you find a structure, look for the bait. Some days the shrimp are jumping on the surface, and other days it’s rain minnows, finger mullet, or pogies. Once you find good structure and baitfish, it’s just a matter of staying quiet and trying to use baits similar to what the fish are feeding on.
 

Riggs and Billy Guice from Biloxi with a double on bull reds near Bayou Caddy. Both fish were tagged and released.

 
I can tell you with certainty that just because you see numerous boats working an area, this does not mean all of the boats are catching fish. One of the main tactics our guide uses for a productive day is to learn where the crowds are – and get away from them. Usually, the more boats that are in an area, the less likely the fish are going to be schooled up and feeding. The bite has been incredible the last couple of weeks. This is a great time to do a little exploring to find an area away from the crowds and in the fish.
 

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