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Fishin' Report for Shreveport's Red River - Booming Bass, Schooling Whites, and Catfish Aplenty
Mornin' folks, this is Artificial Lure bringin' you today's fishin' report for the Red River around Shreveport on this fine Monday, May 19, 2025.
Sun came up at about 6:45 AM today and we'll have daylight till around 7:50 PM, so y'all got plenty of time to wet a line. Weather's shapin' up real nice - we're lookin' at clear skies with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s, with that light southern breeze around 5-8 mph continuing from the weekend.
Water levels are holding steady at about 14 and a half feet on the main river, which is just about perfect. The water's running a touch stained but nothin' that'll hurt your chances. Water temps are sitting in the 60s, keeping those fish nice and active as we continue through this post-spawn period.
Let me tell ya, the bass fishin' has been flat-out phenomenal lately! Lots of 3 to 5-pounders are still coming in, especially off those main river ledges, sandbars, and around old timber. If you're after those big largemouths, you'll want to tie on a Texas-rigged worm or Carolina rig in black and blue or watermelon seed. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns have been producing consistently, and don't forget about soft jerkbaits when you're workin' those grass lines.
The white bass have been schoolin' up something fierce in the main river and deeper cuts. Small inline spinners or jigging spoons are your ticket there. Folks have been fillin' their stringers mighty quick when they hit it right.
Catfish action continues to be excellent in that 3 to 10-foot range. Cut shad and punch bait are bringin' in good numbers of both channel and blue cats.
For you crappie fishermen, the bite's been steady too. Minnows and jigs around structure are your best bet, especially in the backwater areas.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the sandbars and rock jetties down by Lock and Dam 5 - that area's been producing consistently good catches. Another spot worth your time is the backwater area near the Stoner Avenue boat launch, where those bass have been hanging tight to the grass lines.
That's the report for today, May 19. Remember, the fish are bitin', but you can't catch 'em from your couch! This is Artificial Lure signin' off and wishin' y'all tight lines and full livewells!
Sun came up at about 6:45 AM today and we'll have daylight till around 7:50 PM, so y'all got plenty of time to wet a line. Weather's shapin' up real nice - we're lookin' at clear skies with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s, with that light southern breeze around 5-8 mph continuing from the weekend.
Water levels are holding steady at about 14 and a half feet on the main river, which is just about perfect. The water's running a touch stained but nothin' that'll hurt your chances. Water temps are sitting in the 60s, keeping those fish nice and active as we continue through this post-spawn period.
Let me tell ya, the bass fishin' has been flat-out phenomenal lately! Lots of 3 to 5-pounders are still coming in, especially off those main river ledges, sandbars, and around old timber. If you're after those big largemouths, you'll want to tie on a Texas-rigged worm or Carolina rig in black and blue or watermelon seed. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns have been producing consistently, and don't forget about soft jerkbaits when you're workin' those grass lines.
The white bass have been schoolin' up something fierce in the main river and deeper cuts. Small inline spinners or jigging spoons are your ticket there. Folks have been fillin' their stringers mighty quick when they hit it right.
Catfish action continues to be excellent in that 3 to 10-foot range. Cut shad and punch bait are bringin' in good numbers of both channel and blue cats.
For you crappie fishermen, the bite's been steady too. Minnows and jigs around structure are your best bet, especially in the backwater areas.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the sandbars and rock jetties down by Lock and Dam 5 - that area's been producing consistently good catches. Another spot worth your time is the backwater area near the Stoner Avenue boat launch, where those bass have been hanging tight to the grass lines.
That's the report for today, May 19. Remember, the fish are bitin', but you can't catch 'em from your couch! This is Artificial Lure signin' off and wishin' y'all tight lines and full livewells!
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By Quiet. PleaseMornin' folks, this is Artificial Lure bringin' you today's fishin' report for the Red River around Shreveport on this fine Monday, May 19, 2025.
Sun came up at about 6:45 AM today and we'll have daylight till around 7:50 PM, so y'all got plenty of time to wet a line. Weather's shapin' up real nice - we're lookin' at clear skies with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s, with that light southern breeze around 5-8 mph continuing from the weekend.
Water levels are holding steady at about 14 and a half feet on the main river, which is just about perfect. The water's running a touch stained but nothin' that'll hurt your chances. Water temps are sitting in the 60s, keeping those fish nice and active as we continue through this post-spawn period.
Let me tell ya, the bass fishin' has been flat-out phenomenal lately! Lots of 3 to 5-pounders are still coming in, especially off those main river ledges, sandbars, and around old timber. If you're after those big largemouths, you'll want to tie on a Texas-rigged worm or Carolina rig in black and blue or watermelon seed. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns have been producing consistently, and don't forget about soft jerkbaits when you're workin' those grass lines.
The white bass have been schoolin' up something fierce in the main river and deeper cuts. Small inline spinners or jigging spoons are your ticket there. Folks have been fillin' their stringers mighty quick when they hit it right.
Catfish action continues to be excellent in that 3 to 10-foot range. Cut shad and punch bait are bringin' in good numbers of both channel and blue cats.
For you crappie fishermen, the bite's been steady too. Minnows and jigs around structure are your best bet, especially in the backwater areas.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the sandbars and rock jetties down by Lock and Dam 5 - that area's been producing consistently good catches. Another spot worth your time is the backwater area near the Stoner Avenue boat launch, where those bass have been hanging tight to the grass lines.
That's the report for today, May 19. Remember, the fish are bitin', but you can't catch 'em from your couch! This is Artificial Lure signin' off and wishin' y'all tight lines and full livewells!
Sun came up at about 6:45 AM today and we'll have daylight till around 7:50 PM, so y'all got plenty of time to wet a line. Weather's shapin' up real nice - we're lookin' at clear skies with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 70s, with that light southern breeze around 5-8 mph continuing from the weekend.
Water levels are holding steady at about 14 and a half feet on the main river, which is just about perfect. The water's running a touch stained but nothin' that'll hurt your chances. Water temps are sitting in the 60s, keeping those fish nice and active as we continue through this post-spawn period.
Let me tell ya, the bass fishin' has been flat-out phenomenal lately! Lots of 3 to 5-pounders are still coming in, especially off those main river ledges, sandbars, and around old timber. If you're after those big largemouths, you'll want to tie on a Texas-rigged worm or Carolina rig in black and blue or watermelon seed. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns have been producing consistently, and don't forget about soft jerkbaits when you're workin' those grass lines.
The white bass have been schoolin' up something fierce in the main river and deeper cuts. Small inline spinners or jigging spoons are your ticket there. Folks have been fillin' their stringers mighty quick when they hit it right.
Catfish action continues to be excellent in that 3 to 10-foot range. Cut shad and punch bait are bringin' in good numbers of both channel and blue cats.
For you crappie fishermen, the bite's been steady too. Minnows and jigs around structure are your best bet, especially in the backwater areas.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the sandbars and rock jetties down by Lock and Dam 5 - that area's been producing consistently good catches. Another spot worth your time is the backwater area near the Stoner Avenue boat launch, where those bass have been hanging tight to the grass lines.
That's the report for today, May 19. Remember, the fish are bitin', but you can't catch 'em from your couch! This is Artificial Lure signin' off and wishin' y'all tight lines and full livewells!