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Red River Fishing Forecast for Shreveport, December 29, 2024
For anglers heading to the Red River in Shreveport today, December 29, 2024, here’s what you can expect for a successful day on the water.
First off, the Red River is a freshwater river, so you don't have to worry about tides. The water levels have stabilized after the spring floods, making it ideal for fishing. As of recent reports, the water level at Shreveport is below the flood stage of 30 feet, with a current stage around 14.47 feet and a flow of 9,625 cubic feet per second.
Weather-wise, expect cool temperatures typical for this time of year. Sunrise today is at around 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:13 PM, giving you about 10 hours of daylight.
Fish activity has been good, especially for largemouth bass, which are particularly active as the temperatures drop. Yesterday saw a decent catch of largemouth bass in the 2- to 4-pound range, often found along the sandbars and rock jetties where there is current. Channel catfish up to 10 pounds were also caught, especially around submerged tree stumps and root balls.
For largemouth bass, using soft plastics like curly tail grubs or plastic worms in shad and chartreuse colors can be very effective. For catfish, nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and stink baits are your best bets.
Some hot spots to consider include the areas around the sandbars and rock jetties, where the current is noticeable, and the submerged tree stumps and root balls for catfish. The middle river holes with faster current are also promising, especially for catfish.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing on the Red River in Shreveport. Enjoy your time on the water and take advantage of the mild winter conditions.
First off, the Red River is a freshwater river, so you don't have to worry about tides. The water levels have stabilized after the spring floods, making it ideal for fishing. As of recent reports, the water level at Shreveport is below the flood stage of 30 feet, with a current stage around 14.47 feet and a flow of 9,625 cubic feet per second.
Weather-wise, expect cool temperatures typical for this time of year. Sunrise today is at around 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:13 PM, giving you about 10 hours of daylight.
Fish activity has been good, especially for largemouth bass, which are particularly active as the temperatures drop. Yesterday saw a decent catch of largemouth bass in the 2- to 4-pound range, often found along the sandbars and rock jetties where there is current. Channel catfish up to 10 pounds were also caught, especially around submerged tree stumps and root balls.
For largemouth bass, using soft plastics like curly tail grubs or plastic worms in shad and chartreuse colors can be very effective. For catfish, nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and stink baits are your best bets.
Some hot spots to consider include the areas around the sandbars and rock jetties, where the current is noticeable, and the submerged tree stumps and root balls for catfish. The middle river holes with faster current are also promising, especially for catfish.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing on the Red River in Shreveport. Enjoy your time on the water and take advantage of the mild winter conditions.
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By Quiet. PleaseFor anglers heading to the Red River in Shreveport today, December 29, 2024, here’s what you can expect for a successful day on the water.
First off, the Red River is a freshwater river, so you don't have to worry about tides. The water levels have stabilized after the spring floods, making it ideal for fishing. As of recent reports, the water level at Shreveport is below the flood stage of 30 feet, with a current stage around 14.47 feet and a flow of 9,625 cubic feet per second.
Weather-wise, expect cool temperatures typical for this time of year. Sunrise today is at around 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:13 PM, giving you about 10 hours of daylight.
Fish activity has been good, especially for largemouth bass, which are particularly active as the temperatures drop. Yesterday saw a decent catch of largemouth bass in the 2- to 4-pound range, often found along the sandbars and rock jetties where there is current. Channel catfish up to 10 pounds were also caught, especially around submerged tree stumps and root balls.
For largemouth bass, using soft plastics like curly tail grubs or plastic worms in shad and chartreuse colors can be very effective. For catfish, nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and stink baits are your best bets.
Some hot spots to consider include the areas around the sandbars and rock jetties, where the current is noticeable, and the submerged tree stumps and root balls for catfish. The middle river holes with faster current are also promising, especially for catfish.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing on the Red River in Shreveport. Enjoy your time on the water and take advantage of the mild winter conditions.
First off, the Red River is a freshwater river, so you don't have to worry about tides. The water levels have stabilized after the spring floods, making it ideal for fishing. As of recent reports, the water level at Shreveport is below the flood stage of 30 feet, with a current stage around 14.47 feet and a flow of 9,625 cubic feet per second.
Weather-wise, expect cool temperatures typical for this time of year. Sunrise today is at around 7:12 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:13 PM, giving you about 10 hours of daylight.
Fish activity has been good, especially for largemouth bass, which are particularly active as the temperatures drop. Yesterday saw a decent catch of largemouth bass in the 2- to 4-pound range, often found along the sandbars and rock jetties where there is current. Channel catfish up to 10 pounds were also caught, especially around submerged tree stumps and root balls.
For largemouth bass, using soft plastics like curly tail grubs or plastic worms in shad and chartreuse colors can be very effective. For catfish, nightcrawlers, chicken livers, and stink baits are your best bets.
Some hot spots to consider include the areas around the sandbars and rock jetties, where the current is noticeable, and the submerged tree stumps and root balls for catfish. The middle river holes with faster current are also promising, especially for catfish.
Overall, it's shaping up to be a great day for fishing on the Red River in Shreveport. Enjoy your time on the water and take advantage of the mild winter conditions.