Artificial Lure here, giving you this morning’s fishing report for Shreveport and the stretches of the Red River—Friday, November 21, 2025.

Weather’s starting out **exceptionally mild for late November**. Early risers in Shreveport woke to temps in the low 60s, climbing up toward the upper 80s by mid-afternoon, with a gentle northeast breeze and clear skies according to the National Weather Service’s Miller County report. Humidity is sitting around 46%, making for comfortable conditions both on and off the water. No active precipitation or major river warnings are expected today, though recent history reminds us to keep a lookout for leftover debris—Red River always likes to surprise you.

Sunrise hit at 6:34 AM, with the sun setting at 5:06 PM, so you’ve got a fair day’s window to work the water and make use of those prime times. The solunar forecast rates the day ‘average,’ but locals know November can bring in unexpected action with a warm spell like we’re seeing.

The **Red River** is still running muddy with fast-moving current and plenty of wood and junk floating—classic post-autumn. The water’s moving pretty strong, but it’s not unmanageable if you stick tight to the channel edges and backwaters, especially around the islands and sandbars north of downtown Shreveport and down at Stoner Boat Launch.

Recent catches have been **excellent for big catfish**—flatheads and blues both biting, with several folks reporting 12-25 pound blues around the Loggy Bayou and Hamel’s Park stretches. **Bait of choice?** Good old chicken gizzards and cut shad have been getting slammed, but if you’ve got fresh skipjack, you’ll do best. Channel cats are around, and smaller ones seem to prefer stinkbaits and punch baits now that the water’s cold and colored.

Bass anglers are staying busy near the locks and in the cuts. Cypress Bayou just east of town kicked out a solid bag for Nick LeBrun and Todd Faircloth recently—139 pounds on 77 bass, per Major League Fishing’s coverage. For Red River itself, biggest largemouths are hugging riprap and bridge pilings. They'll hit ***junebug Zoom worms*** and **black/blue jigs**—flip them around sun-warmed rocks in the afternoon for a reaction bite. If you want numbers instead of size, toss chartreuse spinnerbaits in cloudy water, especially with some flash.

White bass schools popped up north of Interstate 220 last weekend, running shad. **Small silver spoons** and **roadrunners** were the ticket for fast limits—most being 1-2 pounds.

For crappie, the better days have been up in tree lines at Cross Lake and small oxbows off the main river channel—live minnows suspended under slip floats are best, especially when dropped right in brushpiles. Folks working jigs reported good numbers on monkey milk and chartreuse/pink combos.

**Hot spots for today:**
- **Stoner Boat Launch Channel** – Great for blues and big channel cats. Try drifting bait just outside the mouth.
- **North Port Lake Cut-Off** – Early morning bass bust shad in the pads here; perfect for spinnerbaits and plastics.

Watch for floating logs especially if you’re running upriver—Red River's got plenty after recent weather swings. Remember, mid-river current is swift, so keep your anchor handy or stick to the slack water, especially with kiddos on board.

Quick tackle tip: with November’s shifting patterns and high debris, go with heavier braid if you’re bass fishing and upsize your weights for bait rigs—keeps your bait on bottom and out of the junk.

That’s all for today—the river’s humming, weather’s fine, and the fish are biting for those willing to adapt and hustle. Thanks for tuning in; be sure to **subscribe** for daily updates and local fishing secrets straight from the dock.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 20th Red River, Shreveport area fishing report. We’re rolling into Thanksgiving week, and local anglers are seeing classic “fall feed” conditions; fish are active and the weather’s holding nicely for a change, with sun breaking through after a stretch of muggy mornings. Today’s forecast is mild, topping out around the high 60s to low 70s by the afternoon, with light winds and just a touch of southern humidity lingering in the air according to the recent five-day forecast updates.

The sun rose this morning at 6:53 AM. Expect sunset right around 5:15 PM. Tidal swings on the Red ain't a big factor, but with the steady water levels and stable flow, the bite windows have been tracking with daylight—strongest just after sunup and then picking up again mid to late afternoon. According to recent solunar tables, best fishing activity aligns 7–10 AM and 3–5 PM, so if you missed the early bite, be sure to hit the river this afternoon.

Fish numbers have been solid: Largemouth bass have been the headliners again this week, with most folks landing 2–3 pounders around the rock jetties and submerged timber. The north end just south of the railroad bridge saw a few firecracker days—one angler reported a limit with two over 4 pounds, and the week’s big bass was a 5-pound-13-ounce toad pulled from grass mats near Caddo Lake, just upriver. White bass are stacking up anywhere the gulls are working over shad balls, especially on the river bends. Catfish action continues steady in both numbers and size, with bank anglers picking off 8–10 pound blue cats on fresh cut shad right below the dam. Smaller channel cats are still hitting nightcrawlers and stink bait in the gentle current near side channels. Crappie are showing up in modest numbers but the slabs are respectable—targets brush piles in 8–12 feet off the side cuts and oxbows.

If you’re looking for high-percentage water today, local favorites are holding up. Give the riprap north side of the Highway 71 bridge a workout—produced both bass and white bass all week, especially with some moving current. The pocket off Stoner Boat Launch and the brush piles in the Hamel’s Park backwaters have been hot for after-work crappie. Main river swing channels near bridge pilings—classic fall spots—are a reliable bet for both species.

Best lures today: For bass, start at sunrise with a ½-ounce white or chartreuse spinnerbait with a paddle tail trailer, or throw a frog if it’s foggy and muggy. Once the sun climbs higher, you’ll want to switch over to shad-colored cranks or Texas-rigged watermelon red soft plastics. The bladed jig bite in white or shad is strong when the wind’s up, and black ‘n blue jigs flipped to timber are drawing reaction strikes in low light. White bass are killing small swimbaits and curly-tail grubs in electric chicken color. For crappie, a chartreuse tube jig or a minnow under a slip float is hard to beat. All catfish species are on cut shad or chicken liver right where the current slackens off deep.

Quick review of the best baits right now:
- Largemouth bass: White/chartreuse spinnerbaits, shad-colored crankbaits, bladed jigs, watermelon red or black/blue soft plastics
- White bass: Small swimbaits, curly-tail grubs, spinners
- Crappie: 1/16 oz jigs—chartreuse or electric chicken, or live minnows
- Catfish: Cut shad, chicken liver, or stinkbait

Don’t overlook those classic local hot spots: riprap under the Highway 71 bridge and that backwater off Stoner Avenue. Both are turning out limits and a few heavyweights.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 19th, 2025 fishing report for the Red River area around Shreveport.

Anglers woke up to solid late-fall fishing conditions. Weather’s been mild and clear, with the morning temp sitting in the mid-50s, climbing toward the low 70s by afternoon. Winds are light out the southeast—you’ll feel just enough movement to stir up the baitfish. Sunrise came at 6:37 AM, and sunset will drop at 5:10 PM today.

This week the Red River has been steady—no major cold fronts, and water clarity is decent with a little stain, just right for those bass to push up shallow. Tidal influence is minor on the Red, but with these stable conditions, the bite window keeps opening up around dawn and again from mid-afternoon to sunset. According to the solunar fishing tables, prime activity peaks about 7-10 am and picks up after 3 pm.

Recent catches have been strong for **largemouth bass** and **white bass**. Folks are consistently landing 2-3 pound largemouths along rock jetties and deeper brush, and last weekend, one local brought in a limit with several over 4 pounds on the north end, just south of the railroad bridge. **Catfish** have also been soaking up attention; blues and channels are running smaller, but bank anglers have reported a couple of nice 8-10 pounders on cut bait right below the dam.

The best lures working right now? Soft plastics in darker patterns like **black-and-blue creature baits** and **green pumpkin worms** rigged Texas style, especially around the flooded timber and backwater cuts. Spinnerbaits with a white skirt, and gold blades, are producing well in stained water, especially when slow-rolled along current seams. Local advice is to try a ½-ounce **white or chartreuse spinnerbait** with a paddle tail trailer for aggressive bites right after sunrise.

Top live bait continues to be **shad**—either alive or fresh-cut. Shiners are performing great along ledges and the deeper holes. Channel catfish are eager for stink bait or chicken livers drifted under a slip bobber where the current slackens.

If you’re searching for a hot spot, start at:

- **Stoner Boat Launch**: The channel edges and surrounding flats are really holding fish this week. Pitching soft plastics and spinnerbaits close to visible structure is paying off.

- **North end near Clyde Fant Parkway**: The submerged brush piles are stacked with bass in the early morning—perfect for flipping and pitching.

- **Below the Lock and Dam #5**: If you’re after catfish and some trophy drum, this stretch consistently gives up numbers and the occasional big bite.

A few locals report the bite tapers off fast as the sun sets, but stick with lighter gear and finesse tactics—drop-shot rigs and wacky worms—if the fish get spooky after boat traffic picks up.

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Artificial Lure here, comin’ at you with your Red River, Shreveport fishing report for November 18, 2025—and buddies, you’ll want to listen up before hitting the water today.

We’re in for a mixed-bag weather start: As per the last NOAA updates and AccuWeather, today’s forecast calls for mild fall temps pushing up near 68° by mid-afternoon, but you’ll want rain gear stashed because we’re watching for scattered storms rolling through by late morning into early evening. Gusty southern winds could pick up after lunch, so take care if you’re fishing out of a smaller craft.

Sunrise was at 6:37 this morning, with sunset coming pretty quick at 5:10 PM. Solunar tables show peak fish activity early: prime windows right around sunrise and another short burst at dusk, though pressured fronts could scatter that bite window wide if those clouds roll in hard.

Now, the Red River itself is running a little low but steady. Northwest Louisiana is dry overall, and most reservoirs are below pool, which means fish are huddling deeper in the main channels, backwater cuts, and around good current breaks like bridge pilings—a local angler favorite, and for good reason. Bertrand from Major League Fishing swears by bridge pilings this time of year; that’s where suspended bass pack tight, soaking up whatever heat and food are nearby.

Species-wise, the past week saw a classic Red River buffet: Healthy numbers of largemouth bass, some kissing the 5-pound mark—last week’s “big ‘un” was a 5-pound, 13-ounce toad pulled on a frog up in thick grass mats around Caddo Lake, just a short hop from Shreveport. White bass are stacking up under birds near the river bends, and a few crappie limits came out of the old oxbows near Coushatta. Catfish, both blue and channel, are still biting good on cut shad in the deeper holes, especially near deeper ledges south of Lock 5.

Best baits: For bass, topwaters like frogs early—especially if it’s overcast. Once that sun climbs, switch to chartreuse-black crankbaits, Texas-rigged lizards, and black ‘n blue jigs pitched tight to fresh timber or riprap. Local pros are also having luck on watermelon-red Senkos when working the gentle drop-offs. White bass and crappie are smacking small swimbaits, curly-tail grubs in electric chicken, and crappie jigs tipped with chartreuse. Catfish folks, stick with cut bait or nightcrawlers on a Carolina rig.

If you’re lookin’ for a honey hole, there’s a couple you oughta try:
- The pilings and riprap at the I-220 Bridge have been solid for suspended bass and white bass schools.
- The deep bend just below the Stoner Avenue public ramp’s producing both big blues and bonus stripers—you’ll need heavy tackle.

Duck hunters are seeing more birds too; according to the Louisiana Sportsman’s fresh waterfowl survey, numbers are up along the Red this season, with heavy flights of gadwall, ring-neck, and shovelers scattered through Bossier and Red River Parishes.

Alright, y’all, that’s the scoop as I see it from the launch this morning. Keep an eye on the weather and watch that flow—it’s liable to change quick if those storms stack up. Thanks for tuning in to the Red River fishing report with Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe for your next cast—tight lines, and remember: This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-ground fishing report for the Red River and Shreveport area this Monday morning.

Let me give you the breakdown on conditions today. Sun's up at 7:02 AM and we're looking at sunset around 5:18 PM, so you've got a solid window to get out there. Weather-wise, we're looking at decent conditions—nothing too crazy, which is perfect for a Monday get-out.

Now here's the good news for folks targeting the Red River near Shreveport: according to the latest waterfowl survey data, we're seeing strong activity in this region with gadwall being the most abundant species, followed by ring-necks, shovelers, and green-wings. A lot of these birds are concentrated on managed wetlands in Bossier and Red River Parishes, and along the river south of Shreveport down to Lock 5. That tells you the water conditions are prime right now.

For your solunar forecast today, you're looking at major feeding times from 1:21 to 3:21 AM and 1:47 to 3:47 PM—so hit it this afternoon if morning didn't work out. The day's rated as "better" for fishing and hunting activity.

As for what's biting, the region's seeing excellent waterfowl presence with pintails, ring-necks, gadwall, and green-winged teal all active. If you're fishing beneath the birds, topwater lures and natural bait presentations are your best bet. Focus on areas with submerged aquatic vegetation—that's holding fish and attracting birds alike.

I'd recommend hitting the managed wetlands in Bossier Parish or working the river bottom south of Shreveport toward Lock 5. These spots are producing right now.

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This is Artificial Lure checking in with your Red River, Shreveport area fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

Here’s what you’re up against today: after a patch of cold last week, Red River’s been blessed with a stretch of sunshine, and yesterday’s highs reached around 82°F, with overnight lows nice and mild in the mid-50s. Today you can expect much of the same—clear skies, warm temps, and only light southern breezes, so it’s comfortable on the water. The National Weather Service’s latest hydrology post didn’t have any alerts for flooding or big changes on the river, so no curveballs from water levels. Sunrise hit about 6:38 AM, and you’ll have light till around 5:15 PM, giving you prime hours to chase a few.

Now, with all this sunshine and steady temps, the fish are definitely stirred up. According to the pattern we see this time each November, the bass are on a solid feed prepping for that winter slowdown. Reports from local anglers on Facebook and from the docks say good numbers of largemouth bass have been coming in—lots of two to three pounders with the occasional five-pound kicker. Folks have also been picking up healthy white bass in the current breaks, with some catfish and a smattering of smaller crappie showing up in the brush piles. If you’re targeting numbers, stick to main river channel swings and riprap near the bridges—those spots have been producing.

Best lures right now: shad-colored crankbaits (think Strike King 5XD or Bandit 200), especially when bounced along those rocky banks or over submerged timber. With this much sun, something flashy like a silver lipless crank will get bit. For plastics, dark junebug or green pumpkin Senkos and creature baits, Texas or Carolina-rigged, have been picking up more bites around laydowns. Early in the morning, try a 3/8oz white spinnerbait with a double willow blade through the shallow grass where the baitfish are schooling—always a November staple in these waters.

If you’re looking to get on some catfish, fresh cut shad or nightcrawlers drifted with the current along deeper holes will do the trick. For crappie, a simple Bobby Garland Baby Shad or chartreuse hair jig fished under a slip cork around brush piles five to eight feet deep has brought some to the boat. The crappie numbers are lower than last month, but the ones showing up are thick-shouldered.

A couple of hot spots to try today: first, the riprap along the north side of the Highway 71 bridge—been a strong producer for both bass and white bass, especially when the current is running steady. Second, check out the backwater sloughs just off the main channel near Stoner Avenue—crappie and bass have both been active there, and it’s a good place to escape boat traffic.

Keep in mind that with deer season in full swing, the river is a little less crowded than usual, but weekends still see a good number of boats because fall fishing is as good as it gets here. If you’re out late, watch for that cool front expected in the coming week; for now, though, you’ll be enjoying some of the best weather and fishing conditions November can give.

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# Artificial Lure's Red River Fishing Report - November 15, 2025

Well folks, it's Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Red River and the Shreveport area, and let me tell you, today's shaping up to be absolutely beautiful on the water.

**Weather & Conditions**

Mother Nature's throwing us a gift today. We're looking at mostly sunny skies with highs climbing near 82 degrees, and that's perfect fishing weather. Southwest winds are running 10 to 15 with gusts up to 25, so you might want to position yourself on the lee side of your favorite spots. No coats needed—just grab your shades and hit the water.

**What's Been Biting**

Now, recent tournament action on the Texas lakes—particularly Lake Fork and Lake Athens—has shown us what's working in similar East Texas conditions. The bass have been absolutely explosive, and we're seeing similar patterns here on Red River. Shallow spawning areas have been hot, especially around grass, wood, and docks. Sight fishing has been productive for anglers who can spot bedding fish in the shallows.

**Best Lures & Baits**

Here's what I'd be throwing today: start with shallow-running crankbaits like a Rapala DT-10 in shad patterns. Bring some finesse wacky-rigged plastics in green pumpkin or Merthiolate colors—that old school floating worm technique is working extremely well. Don't overlook a good white or black-and-blue bladed jig for some bottom coverage. If you prefer live bait, focus on small shiners and crawfish.

**Hot Spots**

I'd be checking out the main lake pockets where structure meets shallow grass—those transition zones are where the quality fish are holding. Look for subtle points and small ditches with rock piles or logs. Also, work the back of creeks where baitfish are schooling.

One thing to note: the Red River Parish area is running pretty dry this season, so water levels might be lower than usual. That actually concentrates fish, which can work in your favor.

**Final Thoughts**

Get out there early and take advantage of this gorgeous weather. The fall feeding frenzy is on, and the bass are fattening up before winter. Don't get discouraged by the boat traffic—yeah, the ramps are busy these days, but the fish are still there.

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Artificial Lure here, reporting live from the banks of the Red River in Shreveport on Friday, November 14, 2025. Sunrise this morning came at 6:58 AM, with sunset at 5:09 PM. That’s just over ten hours of daylight and the fish are on the move with fall in full swing. The water is cooling off, and the bite is trending better than it’s been in weeks—local solunar reports peg today as a “Best++” day, especially during the major feeding window from 10:35 AM to 12:35 PM, so plan to be on the water late morning through lunchtime for peak action.

Weather-wise, it’s a classic November setup—mild now but with a cold front coming in over the weekend. National Weather Service Shreveport expects increased winds, scattered showers, and falling temperatures starting tomorrow, so today’s calm ahead of the storm should have the fish feeding before conditions get unsettled. Be mindful: Cloud cover midday will give you the edge with moving baits and reaction lures.

Here on the Red River and surrounding Shreveport waters, fall patterns dominate. Bass are in “fall feed” mode as described by Mike Iaconelli at Major League Fishing. They’re stacking shallow to gorge on baitfish ahead of winter. Target creek mouths, backwater pockets, and any shallow flats near deeper channels. Key structures are submerged timber, rock piles, and laydowns—anything that interrupts the baitfish highway.

Recent catches have been solid. Local anglers are pulling in largemouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, and catfish. Just this past week, tournament pre-fishing ahead of the Team Series drew attention to two prime stretches for big bites: the area upriver from Stoner Boat Launch and the classic backwater near Hamel’s Park. Bass in the 2–4 pound range are reliable, with some reports of even larger bucketmouths staged near deeper ledges and transition banks.

For lures, match the hatch—a theme echoed everywhere this time of year. The bite’s hot on:

- Shallow shad-style crankbaits and jerkbaits, especially around 3–6 feet.
- Bladed jigs (Chatterbaits) in white or shad patterns for stained water.
- Soft plastic swimbaits and flukes near grass edges and wood.
- Alabama rigs if you’re after reaction strikes amid bait schools.
- For crappie, locals are filling buckets using tube jigs (chartreuse or blue) and live minnows in brush piles.

Catfish anglers are also seeing great results on fresh-cut shad and chicken liver near deep holes below sandbars.

If you’re after fast action, two hot spots stand out this week:

- **Stoner Avenue Boat Launch area**—solid action early for bass and crappie, especially when you cast toward current breaks and bank structure.
- **C. Bickham Dickson Park backwater**—prime for evening catfish and largemouth, with baitfish thick along the flooded brush at sunset.

Tracker boats, kayaks, or bank fishing—it doesn’t matter, the bite’s here. Just remember, match your bait and presentation to the forage, keep your lures moving, and check the weather for any pop-up storms in the afternoon.

Red River’s fall reputation is holding strong this season. If you want numbers, hit those major feeding windows and stick to natural, shad-matching colors. If you crave a trophy, fish transitional banks or ledges with big swimbaits and jigs.

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Red River anglers, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your November 13th fishing report for Shreveport and the surrounding bends. Conditions on the river this Thursday are about as good as you could ask for heading into late fall—cool, crisp air with sunrise rolling in at 6:39 AM and sunset falling at 5:13 PM. Local weather is partly cloudy, light breeze, morning temps near 47°F climbing toward the upper 60s by late afternoon. That’s a prime window for bass activity, especially around those shallow flats and creek mouths.

The Red River isn’t tidally driven up here, but water clarity is holding fair after recent slow flows, and that’s meant steady fishing for the last few days. Thanks to recent stocking efforts, the river is absolutely loaded with Florida-strain largemouth bass and hybrids, with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries giving the green light to expect even better catches heading into this year. As reported by 1130 The Tiger just last week, folks are already seeing these new bass taking hold—several anglers are landing limits in the two-to-three-pound range, while a few lucky boats have boated five-pounders near the deeper channel breaks and the old oxbows.

Numbers-wise, most boats are reporting 15–20 keepers in a morning session with enough culls to keep you busy. Earlier this week, local clubs hauled in solid bags with largemouth dominating, a handful of white bass and the usual mix of crappie from the brush piles. The featured species are definitely those hungry bass—topwater bite is switching over to crankbaits, spinnerbaits, and soft plastic jerkbaits. I recommend a Shad Rap or similar shallow-diving crank in natural colors, as Major League Fishing’s Ott DeFoe says, “fall transition is all about matching the hatch and targeting places where baitfish are stacked.” On the tough days, soft plastics rigged Texas style or a compact A-Rig have been producing, especially along big laydowns or stump fields near river bends.

If you’re thinking live bait, minnows are always money for crappie and white bass, while shiners work wonders if you’re after a trophy largemouth. For artificials, stick to chrome or shad-colored hardbaits, and don’t overlook bright chartreuse when fishing stained water. According to Mike Iaconelli’s fall breakdown, “bass will pile up and eat like crazy before winter, so find where baitfish are thickest and you’ll find the fish.”

Now, as far as hot spots go, two areas have stood out this week: first, the pocket on the west side of Stoner Boat Launch, where creek water is flowing warmer and bass are holding shallow just off the first point. Second, check the oxbow lakes south of downtown near the Bishop Point cutoff. Lots of boats have pulled triples out of here in the past few days—solid fish with plenty of crappie mixed in.

Local anglers—remember, our waterways here in Shreveport are prime, with bass stocking underway and fall feeding in full swing. Whether you’re throwing artificial or dunking live bait, now’s the time to get after it. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe for your next local update and don’t forget, this has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 11, 2025, Red River fishing report, right out of Shreveport. We’re heading into the back half of fall, and while the weather’s cooled down some, the bite’s been picking up nicely with steady water and a fresh push of active fish.

First light hit the water this morning at 6:34 AM, with the sun ducking down tonight at 5:13 PM. We started the day at 55°F and climbed toward the mid-70s by afternoon, skies mostly clear, with a light west wind—perfect for casting. The Red River gauge at Shreveport sits at 13.48 feet, edging up just a hair overnight, and flows are ideal for both boat and bank anglers, according to Rivergages.com’s latest update.

Tides aren’t too much of a factor on the Red, of course, but the stable water level’s kept things consistent in the main channels and especially the backwaters and oxbows. Fish have been schooling tight to cover in those oxbow lakes as well as near the old timberlines where shad are thinning out up shallow.

Recent catches have put big smiles on plenty of faces: largemouth bass in the 2–4 pound range have been popping off, especially on reaction bites. I talked to several folks yesterday who landed good numbers pulling spinnerbaits and squarebills around submerged laydowns and bridge pilings. Chatterbaits in white/blue and craw patterns did their fair share. The best bite came in the first three hours after sunrise. In the evenings, bass tucked tight to structure and were eager for a Texas-rigged creature bait fished slow.

Crappie anglers are reporting black crappie “stacks” off brush piles in 8–12 feet, especially in the pockets off Hamel’s Park and Stoner Avenue. Jigs in electric chicken and monkey milk colors have been the ticket. Shiners are catching numbers too, but jig lovers out-fished minnows on yesterday’s stringers.

Catfish action’s running steady in the deeper holes near the I-20 bridge. A few flatheads up to 15 pounds were hooked on cut shad drifted right off the bottom, and blue cats are still active. Channel cats are biting best on nightcrawlers and stinkbaits in the slow-moving side channels.

For the bank angler, the RiverView Park landing and the north side of Stoner Boat Launch have both been “hot spots,” especially if you want a crack at those channel cats or decent panfish. Boat anglers are working the Sandbar Cut and the mouth of Twelve Mile Bayou for bass and finding consistent action.

Lures to reach for this week:
- **Bass:** Chartreuse/white spinnerbaits, shad-imitating crankbaits, and watermelon red soft plastics.
- **Crappie:** 1/16 oz jigs in pink/white or electric chicken, or live shiners for a sure bet.
- **Catfish:** Cut bait for blues and flatheads, nightcrawlers or stinkbait for channels.

If you’re looking for a top spot to wet a line, the Stoner Avenue boat launch area has been steady for mixed bags, while C. Bickham Dickson Park’s backwater cuts are holding both bass and crappie.

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