Bay St. Louis Fishing Weather & Tides

Fishing Bay St. Louis

Bay St. Louis is the unhurried end of the Mississippi coast: an old town above the bay it is named for, a long bridge reaching across to Pass Christian, and a beach that never draws the crowds the towns east of here do. The bay and the bridge structure hold speckled trout, redfish, flounder and black drum, and the shallow marsh shorelines fish well on moving water once the heat backs off. Sailing, paddling and plain beach walking take up as much of the local calendar as fishing. Sitting at the western end of the coast puts this town nearest the freshwater influence coming out of Lake Borgne and the surrounding marsh, so water color swings quickly after heavy rain.

Local tip: Water level here answers to wind at least as much as to the tide, which is small and often diurnal along this whole coast. A steady southerly stacks water into the bay and gets things going; behind a front the bay drains, clears, and pushes fish out toward the deeper channel.

Bay St. Louis fishing & weather FAQ

What are the tides in Bay St. Louis today?

Bay St. Louis's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at St. Louis Bay entrance. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.

What fish can you catch at Bay St. Louis?

Bay St. Louis is known for Speckled trout, Redfish, Flounder, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.

What's the best weather app for fishing Bay St. Louis?

Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the bay, the bridge & the Sound, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.

Is the wind good for fishing Bay St. Louis right now?

Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.