Jefferson County, LA · Gulf of Mexico
Grand Isle State Park
Grand Isle State Park offers public shoreline and pier access on the Gulf of Mexico in Jefferson County. Common targets include red drum, spotted seatrout, summer flounder, and sheepshead.
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Top picks today
Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout & Black Drum — tied at the top (12/100)
3 species tied for best of 5 tracked at Grand Isle State Park.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 5 at 12:30PM CDT until June 5 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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Today's Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 11:13 AM | High | 1.4 ft |
| 10:53 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
Species at Grand Isle State Park
5 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 3 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Red Drum Skip the Red Drum trip today. In season 12/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — red drum prefers incoming tide
- 15 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Sciaenops ocellatus — Also called channel bass, redfish, or (as juveniles) puppy drum. Summer and fall target around the lower Bay shoals and the Eastern Shore coastal bays. Big "bull reds" cruise the surf in fall.
Prefers. Water 65–85°F (ideal 75°F) · incoming tide · depth 3–20 ft.
- Min size
- 16"
- Daily creel
- 5
16" minimum, 5/person/day; no more than one over 27".
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Spotted Seatrout Skip the Spotted Seatrout trip today. In season 12/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — spotted seatrout prefers incoming tide
- 15 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Cynoscion nebulosus — Popularly called "speckled trout" or "specks." Summer-fall target in the lower Bay grass beds and the Eastern Shore coastal bays. Topwater walkers at dawn and soft plastics on jigheads are standard.
Prefers. Water 60–85°F (ideal 72°F) · incoming tide · depth 3–15 ft.
- Min size
- 13"
- Max size
- 20"
- Daily creel
- 15
13–20" slot, 15/person/day (two over-slot allowed).
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Black Drum Skip the Black Drum trip today. In season 12/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — black drum prefers incoming tide
- 15 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Pogonias cromis — The red drum’s heavier, bottom-grubbing cousin — a deep-bodied sciaenid that roots crabs and shellfish off mud and oyster bottom across the Gulf and South Atlantic. "Puppy drum" in the slot are excellent eating; the giant bull black drum that mass to spawn around passes and jetties in late winter and spring can top 80 lb. A staple of Louisiana and Texas inshore fishing alongside redfish and speckled trout.
Prefers. Water 55–85°F (ideal 72°F) · incoming tide · depth 2–40 ft.
- Min size
- 16"
- Max size
- 27"
- Daily creel
- 5
Louisiana: 16–27" slot, 5/person/day; no more than one over 27".
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#4 Summer Flounder Skip the Summer Flounder trip today. In season 0/100
What's helping
- 15 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- incoming tide — summer flounder prefers outgoing tide
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Paralichthys dentatus — Locally called "fluke." Flatfish that ambushes bait off sandy and mixed bottom. Drifting bucktails tipped with Gulp! or live minnows through Ocean City and Chincoteague inlets is the classic method.
Prefers. Water 58–75°F (ideal 65°F) · outgoing tide · depth 10–100 ft.
- Min size
- 12"
- Daily creel
- 10
Southern flounder: 12" minimum, 10/person/day.
Source: Louisiana regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#4 Sheepshead Check local Sheepshead regulations before you keep one. Regs unverified 0/100
We don't have confirmed size, creel, or season rules for Sheepshead in LA on file yet. The live conditions score still applies — but confirm the current regulations with your state agency before keeping any fish.
What's helping
- 15 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
What's hurting
- incoming tide — sheepshead prefers slack tide
- Thunderstorms — get off the water immediately when storms approach
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Archosargus probatocephalus — Structure-oriented crustacean eater with famously human-like teeth. VA piers, jetties, and the rocks and pilings of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel are the classic targets. Fiddler crabs, sand fleas, or small pieces of shrimp on a knocker rig right against the structure. Expect to lose tackle.
Prefers. Water 60–82°F (ideal 72°F) · slack tide · depth 5–40 ft.
No regulations on file for Louisiana / gulf. Check the appropriate state agency directly before fishing.
Location Info
Water Body
Gulf of Mexico
Access
Pier, shore, and ramp
Jurisdiction
Louisiana
Coordinates
Local reports & rules for Grand Isle State Park: Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries fishing & regulations → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Grand Isle State Park?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Grand Isle State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Grand Isle State Park?
Grand Isle State Park is listed on this site for 5 commonly-targeted species: Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Summer Flounder, Sheepshead, and 1 more. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Grand Isle State Park?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Grand Isle State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Grand Isle State Park have?
Grand Isle State Park has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Grand Isle State Park?
state agency regulations apply at Grand Isle State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Grand Isle State Park tidal water?
Yes. Grand Isle State Park sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.