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Cooler Fall Temps Stir Up Red River Bass, Cats, and Crappie - Shreveport Fishing Report for October 1, 2025
You’re listening to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from Shreveport’s legendary waters for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, bright and early at 7:35 a.m.
Weather’s off to a cool fall start—a bit of mist hangs over the river from a chilly night with lows dipping into the upper 50s. Forecasts show mostly clear skies today, warming up to the high 70s by midday. Winds are light out of the north—good news for anyone heading out in a johnboat or kayak. Sunrise came at 7:08 a.m. today, with sunset expected around 6:59 p.m. Plan to hit the water early; fish feed strongest in that cool dawn window before things heat up.
Red River anglers have been seeing steady activity in the past week. The slight dip in daytime temps is waking up the bass, catfish, and white crappie from their summer sluggishness. Locals report fair numbers of largemouth—most in the 1.5 to 3-pound range—showing up near submerged timber and the deeper bends just south of Stoner Avenue. Several channel catfish, averaging about 2 to 4 pounds, hit cut shad and stinkbaits on bottom rigs near Bishop Point, especially around sunset. Crappie action picked up using jigs and minnows under brush piles close to the Shreveport boat launch.
Notably, the Red River’s water level is stable and snaggy, typical for early October. As for tides, this freshwater system isn’t tidal but watch for subtle current changes during the afternoon when upstream releases shift.
Best lures this week: locals stick with chartreuse spinnerbaits and black-blue jigs for bass. Crankbaits in shad patterns are pulling bites off the river’s sandy ledges. For crappie, 1/16-ounce tube jigs in white and pink are the ticket—go light for those shy bigger slabs. Catfish are still hammering on chicken liver and punch bait; tie on a circle hook and cast deep off the main channel drop-offs.
Shreveport’s *Red River South Marina* and *Stoner Boat Launch* are two hot spots right now. South Marina offers easy access to deeper water structure and is producing those bigger catfish at dusk. Stoner Launch is the go-to for bass, especially when the sun is low and shadows hit the bank.
Red River Revel Arts Festival is ramping up nearby, so expect some boat traffic and more folks on the banks. Despite the crowd, fishing mornings remain quiet and productive.
That’s the day’s bite, folks! Thanks for tuning in to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather’s off to a cool fall start—a bit of mist hangs over the river from a chilly night with lows dipping into the upper 50s. Forecasts show mostly clear skies today, warming up to the high 70s by midday. Winds are light out of the north—good news for anyone heading out in a johnboat or kayak. Sunrise came at 7:08 a.m. today, with sunset expected around 6:59 p.m. Plan to hit the water early; fish feed strongest in that cool dawn window before things heat up.
Red River anglers have been seeing steady activity in the past week. The slight dip in daytime temps is waking up the bass, catfish, and white crappie from their summer sluggishness. Locals report fair numbers of largemouth—most in the 1.5 to 3-pound range—showing up near submerged timber and the deeper bends just south of Stoner Avenue. Several channel catfish, averaging about 2 to 4 pounds, hit cut shad and stinkbaits on bottom rigs near Bishop Point, especially around sunset. Crappie action picked up using jigs and minnows under brush piles close to the Shreveport boat launch.
Notably, the Red River’s water level is stable and snaggy, typical for early October. As for tides, this freshwater system isn’t tidal but watch for subtle current changes during the afternoon when upstream releases shift.
Best lures this week: locals stick with chartreuse spinnerbaits and black-blue jigs for bass. Crankbaits in shad patterns are pulling bites off the river’s sandy ledges. For crappie, 1/16-ounce tube jigs in white and pink are the ticket—go light for those shy bigger slabs. Catfish are still hammering on chicken liver and punch bait; tie on a circle hook and cast deep off the main channel drop-offs.
Shreveport’s *Red River South Marina* and *Stoner Boat Launch* are two hot spots right now. South Marina offers easy access to deeper water structure and is producing those bigger catfish at dusk. Stoner Launch is the go-to for bass, especially when the sun is low and shadows hit the bank.
Red River Revel Arts Festival is ramping up nearby, so expect some boat traffic and more folks on the banks. Despite the crowd, fishing mornings remain quiet and productive.
That’s the day’s bite, folks! Thanks for tuning in to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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By Inception Point AiYou’re listening to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest from Shreveport’s legendary waters for Wednesday, October 1, 2025, bright and early at 7:35 a.m.
Weather’s off to a cool fall start—a bit of mist hangs over the river from a chilly night with lows dipping into the upper 50s. Forecasts show mostly clear skies today, warming up to the high 70s by midday. Winds are light out of the north—good news for anyone heading out in a johnboat or kayak. Sunrise came at 7:08 a.m. today, with sunset expected around 6:59 p.m. Plan to hit the water early; fish feed strongest in that cool dawn window before things heat up.
Red River anglers have been seeing steady activity in the past week. The slight dip in daytime temps is waking up the bass, catfish, and white crappie from their summer sluggishness. Locals report fair numbers of largemouth—most in the 1.5 to 3-pound range—showing up near submerged timber and the deeper bends just south of Stoner Avenue. Several channel catfish, averaging about 2 to 4 pounds, hit cut shad and stinkbaits on bottom rigs near Bishop Point, especially around sunset. Crappie action picked up using jigs and minnows under brush piles close to the Shreveport boat launch.
Notably, the Red River’s water level is stable and snaggy, typical for early October. As for tides, this freshwater system isn’t tidal but watch for subtle current changes during the afternoon when upstream releases shift.
Best lures this week: locals stick with chartreuse spinnerbaits and black-blue jigs for bass. Crankbaits in shad patterns are pulling bites off the river’s sandy ledges. For crappie, 1/16-ounce tube jigs in white and pink are the ticket—go light for those shy bigger slabs. Catfish are still hammering on chicken liver and punch bait; tie on a circle hook and cast deep off the main channel drop-offs.
Shreveport’s *Red River South Marina* and *Stoner Boat Launch* are two hot spots right now. South Marina offers easy access to deeper water structure and is producing those bigger catfish at dusk. Stoner Launch is the go-to for bass, especially when the sun is low and shadows hit the bank.
Red River Revel Arts Festival is ramping up nearby, so expect some boat traffic and more folks on the banks. Despite the crowd, fishing mornings remain quiet and productive.
That’s the day’s bite, folks! Thanks for tuning in to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Weather’s off to a cool fall start—a bit of mist hangs over the river from a chilly night with lows dipping into the upper 50s. Forecasts show mostly clear skies today, warming up to the high 70s by midday. Winds are light out of the north—good news for anyone heading out in a johnboat or kayak. Sunrise came at 7:08 a.m. today, with sunset expected around 6:59 p.m. Plan to hit the water early; fish feed strongest in that cool dawn window before things heat up.
Red River anglers have been seeing steady activity in the past week. The slight dip in daytime temps is waking up the bass, catfish, and white crappie from their summer sluggishness. Locals report fair numbers of largemouth—most in the 1.5 to 3-pound range—showing up near submerged timber and the deeper bends just south of Stoner Avenue. Several channel catfish, averaging about 2 to 4 pounds, hit cut shad and stinkbaits on bottom rigs near Bishop Point, especially around sunset. Crappie action picked up using jigs and minnows under brush piles close to the Shreveport boat launch.
Notably, the Red River’s water level is stable and snaggy, typical for early October. As for tides, this freshwater system isn’t tidal but watch for subtle current changes during the afternoon when upstream releases shift.
Best lures this week: locals stick with chartreuse spinnerbaits and black-blue jigs for bass. Crankbaits in shad patterns are pulling bites off the river’s sandy ledges. For crappie, 1/16-ounce tube jigs in white and pink are the ticket—go light for those shy bigger slabs. Catfish are still hammering on chicken liver and punch bait; tie on a circle hook and cast deep off the main channel drop-offs.
Shreveport’s *Red River South Marina* and *Stoner Boat Launch* are two hot spots right now. South Marina offers easy access to deeper water structure and is producing those bigger catfish at dusk. Stoner Launch is the go-to for bass, especially when the sun is low and shadows hit the bank.
Red River Revel Arts Festival is ramping up nearby, so expect some boat traffic and more folks on the banks. Despite the crowd, fishing mornings remain quiet and productive.
That’s the day’s bite, folks! Thanks for tuning in to Red River Fishing Report with Artificial Lure—don’t forget to subscribe for more daily updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI