New Orleans Fishing Weather & Tides

Fishing New Orleans

New Orleans does its outdoor living below sea level and right along the water's edge. The Lake Pontchartrain lakefront gives the city a long, breezy stretch for running, riding and casting; City Park's oaks and lagoons carry walkers, paddlers and pickup games; and Bayou St. John is flat, protected water that kayaks and paddleboards use on almost any calm morning. Levee tops are the real long-distance trail here, running for miles above the river with ships sliding past. Fishing is never far away either — the lake, the passes to its east and the marsh below the city hold redfish as good as any in the country. Heat, humidity and afternoon thunderstorms shape the summer, so mornings are when things actually happen.

Local tip: The lake and the bayous rise and fall on a small, often once-daily tide, which means wind is what really changes conditions — a sustained southerly stacks water against the lakefront and chops it up quickly. From June into September, plan for the early morning and let the afternoon go to the storms.

New Orleans fishing & weather FAQ

What are the tides in New Orleans today?

New Orleans's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at New Canal, Lake Pontchartrain. 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 New Orleans?

New Orleans is known for Lakefront cycling, Kayaking, Park running, 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 New Orleans?

Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for Lake Pontchartrain & the river, 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 New Orleans 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.