Red River Shreveport Fishing Report Today

Artificial Lure here, giving you your November 2nd, 2025 fishing report for the Red River around Shreveport. Grab a cup and settle in, 'cause today’s shaping up real fine for getting lines wet across northwest Louisiana.

Weather’s near perfect—sunny skies with temps topping out at 64°F this afternoon, as the Weather Network has it. Winds are calm, and that’s a treat after last week’s gustier stretches. We saw sunrise at 7:32 this morning and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 6:24PM. Water clarity is improved thanks to post-front north winds and low rain all week.

Now for the river: Red River’s holding steady after a few rises last month, with water levels near seasonal norms according to rivergages.com. This means the current is just right for working the cuts, edges, and main channel drop-offs without battling too much flow. Perfect for positioning off the channel bends and working that breakline.

Fish activity is picking up as fall settles—water’s cooling, bait is stacking, and the big girls are feeding up. In the main river, largemouth bass are in pre-winter mode, hunting shad schools close to laydowns and around the mouths of backwater sloughs. Some fat blue catfish have been caught in the deeper bends on cut shad and skipjack. If you’re after white bass and crappie, check creek mouths and the current seams where smaller bait is getting corralled.

Yesterday, a few boats at the ramp were showing off bass limits in the two- to four-pound range, mostly caught on crankbaits and soft plastics. Channel cats, too, were biting steady—several keepers caught on nightcrawlers drifted near structure.

For tackle today, here’s what’s working best:

- Bass: Try shad-pattern crankbaits around riprap and submerged brush. If they’re pushing shallow, throw a green pumpkin or watermelon finesse worm on a shaky head. Don’t be shy to skip a Senko around dock pilings, especially as the day warms up.

- Catfish: Fresh cut bait—shad or skipjack—is pulling the bigger blues, with a steady bite coming before noon and toward dusk.

- Panfish: Live minnows and white curly-tail grubs around woody cover in the bayous are putting crappie in the cooler.

Best bite windows are at dawn and again in the hour leading up to sunset, per FishingReminder’s solunar forecast. Major feeding periods today land from 8:15–10:15AM and a second at 3:40–5:40PM, so time your casts for those power hours.

Spinnerbaits in chartreuse and white will draw reaction strikes along current breaks, while a gold Colorado-blade spinner is a classic for the river’s stained water. For the live bait crowd, jumbo minnows remain a top crappie producer around bridge pilings on Cross Bayou.

Looking for hotspots? Two keep popping up:

- Cross Bayou, less than half a mile from downtown, is loaded with baitfish right now, drawing in schooling bass and plenty of slab crappie.

- The mouth of Twelvemile Bayou. Fish the points and creek mouths with a crankbait or slow-rolled soft swimbait.

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Artificial Lure here with your Red River, Shreveport daily fishing report for Saturday, November 1st, 2025. Fall’s slid in, and folks, the bite’s heating up just in time for the weekend. If you haven’t dusted off your favorite tackle box yet—now’s the hour.

Weather this morning started off crisp in the low 50s with fog over the water, but we’re looking at a high pushing near 68 by afternoon. North winds set in yesterday and that’s made for clearer water, a real plus. The sun popped up at 6:13 AM and you’ve got daylight until 5:18 PM—plenty of time to wet a line. No major weather warnings in the area today, so it’s all green lights for anglers.

Red River tides don’t have oceanic swings, but the controlled flows from the locks and dams mean you’ll get the very best fishing two hours before and after the water’s moving, especially on a mild fall. This morning saw a gentle drop and current’s prime for another few hours. The moon is at 6% waning crescent, with peak fish activity majoring from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM and a solid minor window again at 6:18 to 7:18 PM, according to SolunarForecast.com.

Recent catches are the talk of the boat ramps. According to Red River Shreveport Daily Fishing Report, anglers right in downtown Shreveport and below the 5th Street Bridge have been hauling in good numbers of largemouth bass, using crankbaits tight to riprap and jigs in brush piles. The bite’s been best on shad and craw-colored cranks early, then slow-rolling black/blue jigs as the sun climbs.

Catfish are hungry—blue cats in particular stacking in deeper channels near bends and outside edge drop-offs. Folks drifting cut shad and chicken livers are landing fish in the 5- to 15-pound class, with the odd big one breaking 25. Anchor up near snags and give ‘em time.

Crappie are staging up on deeper brush, 12 to 16 feet, around river ledges and creek mouths. Reports from Atlas Creek and Twin Lakes show limits being caught on both minnows and white/chartreuse tube jigs. Remember to keep your jig moving slow and steady.

This week’s hot lure for bass: a 3/8 oz chartreuse spinnerbait with double willow blades, especially when winds are up in the afternoon. Early, topwaters like a bone-colored Spook or Pop-R got crushed right up against shoreline brush and reeds. For crappie, nothing beat a live minnow under a slip cork, set just above the brush.

Redfish and speckled trout might be southern Louisiana stars, but up here on the Red River it’s largemouth, crappie, and cats all the way. Flounder’s practically absent but hit Coon Slough or South Fritz Island for mixed bags—occasional white bass and bream are turning up there as well.

If you’re deciding where to set up, give Atlas Creek and Twin Lakes a go today—reports say both are holding good-sized crappie and steady bass action. Atlas has had less fishing pressure, which means the slabs are a touch less shy. For catfish, target the outside bends near Cash Island and Halfmoon Lake.

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Artificial Lure here with your Halloween-morning fishing report straight from the Red River at Shreveport. We’re heading into those crisp, cool fall mornings, and the water’s come alive with the season’s change. Let’s get right into what you need to know to make the most of your time on the water today, October 31, 2025.

Sunrise hit at about 7:26 AM and sunset will be right around 6:23 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase that next big bite. Major feeding times today are early—prime between 5:30 and 7:30 this morning and then again in the evening window from 5:50 to 7:50, so plan your casts accordingly. The moon is sitting at its first quarter, pushing a little bait activity, but visibility’s about 40% and we’ve got a waxing gibbous, which generally gets the predators just a little bit friskier near dusk and dawn, especially with that cooler northerly flow[1].

Weatherwise, we’re waking up to chilly air and patchy fog near the river. Expect highs in the mid-60s, a steady breeze out the northeast, and clear skies after the fog burns off. Water’s got that beautiful October clarity, just a hint of stain, so fish are cruising but a touch spooky. Bring an extra layer—you’ll need it sitting close to the bank at daybreak[4].

Fishing’s really picked up the last week or so. According to the Red River Shreveport Daily Fishing Report, bass are getting aggressive off the main river channel and the mouths of bayous. Anglers have landed multiple three to four pound largemouth on moving baits, and a few chunky five-pounders came from deeper brush piles near the lock and dam cuts[4]. Catfish, especially blue cats, are chewing strong in the deeper holes—folks are running lines with cut shad and scoring solid numbers. Crappie are stacking on submerged timber and bridge pilings; local regulars are reporting limits if you find the structure and use downsized minnows or small jigs[4].

For baits, stick with the proven Red River options. White/chartreuse spinnerbaits and squarebill crankbaits are flat-out doing work for bass, especially along the riprap and around isolated laydowns. With the water cooling, a 3/8-ounce Z-Man ChatterBait in white or chartreuse is pulling solid strikes, especially if you slow-roll it near vegetation or current breaks—a strategy top pros like Takahiro Omori have leaned on. Soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, rigged Texas or on a light shaky head, are getting bites once the sun gets higher and bass move tight to cover[6][9].

For crappie, go with Bobby Garland Baby Shads on a 1/16-ounce jig head, natural colors for clear water, chartreuse or pink if the river browns up a little. Catfish are all about fresh-cut shad, but a few locals are mixing in nightcrawlers or chicken livers for channel cats, especially around deeper holes at Twelvemile Bayou and the mouth of Cross Bayou[4].

Hot spots right now: Cross Bayou right off the main river, and Twelvemile Bayou just northwest of town. These are both producing numbers and good

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Artificial Lure here with your Thursday, October 30th fishing report for the Red River in and around Shreveport. We’re kicking off the day with some classic northern Louisiana fall conditions, so let’s get into what you need to know before you wet a line.

First things first: water and weather. According to the National Weather Service, we’re waking up to patchy fog and temps in the low 60s, but that sun’ll poke through by mid-morning. Look for a high near 70 and light winds from the east. No major rain in the forecast, so expect stable river levels, but keep an eye on runoff from earlier storms if you’re targeting oxbows or backwaters. Sunrise hit at 7:25 AM and sunset rolls through at 6:27 PM, so you’ve got a good day’s light, with the best bite often right around those changes.

On the fish front, the talk around the bait shop is that the recent cool snap’s got those Red River bass shaking off the late-summer funk. The largemouth are feeding up, especially in the main river’s current breaks—think behind the wing dams, along flooded cypress, and in those near-bank eddies. Local tourney chatter says 3- to 4-pounders are showing up, and mixed bags are common if you chase the sandbars for white bass and hybrids.

Crappie are starting to pile up under deeper laydowns, especially near the launch at Stoner Avenue and along Cross Bayou. Most limits are coming early on jigs tipped with minnows or electric chicken plastics. Catfish are steady too—channel cats biting cut shad and punch bait on deeper holes below the locks.

If you’re a lure-person, October means you can’t beat classic fall tactics. Topwater walkers and buzzbaits are good in low light, especially anywhere you see shad popping. Once that sun’s up, switch to a white or chartreuse spinnerbait slow-rolled around timber, or rip a squarebill crank through any submerged brush. Locals are still catching tight to cover, so don’t shy away from pitching a black/blue jig with a big trailer—especially if you find those infamous Red River roots.

Live bait fans should grab a bucket of shiners or fresh caught shad; both are killer right now, especially if the bite gets tough around midday. For catfish, nightcrawlers and chicken livers will keep you busy even if the bass are stubborn.

Best spots today? Shreveport’s downtown boat launches get crowded but produce, especially near the Texas Street Bridge pilings and through the river bends south toward Bishop Point. Up river, the bluffs around Hamel’s Memorial Park are a go-to for both bass and crappie. If you’ve got a kayak or small rig, hit Twelve Mile Bayou early before boat traffic picks up—that’s where a few folks have reported stringers of slab crappie and some early fall sauger.

A quick word for the bank fishermen: plenty of cats and the odd drum are being caught right off the rocks at the Red River South Marina—bring extra hooks and be ready for a surprise or two.

Fish activity should really pick up again late afternoon as the water cools into su

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Artificial Lure here with your Red River fishing report for Shreveport and surrounding waters, Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

First, let's set the stage: sunrise hit at 7:27 AM, and sunset’s rolling in at 6:34 PM. Today’s weather brought brisk early morning temps in the upper 40s, reaching the mid-60s by afternoon under clearing skies after yesterday’s front. Winds are steady out of the northwest, which has helped water clarity pick up, especially in the river bends and quiet backwaters. According to the NOAA and Coastal Bend Texas Weather, there’s no rain in the forecast, just a good, cool autumn breeze—prime fishing conditions.

Tidal influence is lower here than down in the marsh, but the solunar tables and FishingReminder say best bite windows are right before dawn and again toward dusk, when fish tend to go on the hunt. With post-front conditions, fish are moving shallower early and holding tight to structure as the sun climbs.

Let’s talk activity. October has fired up the Red River and the Shreveport bayous. Largemouth bass are chasing shad on windblown banks and points, especially where deeper channel swings meet shallow flats. Reports from local anglers and Major League Fishing’s regional circuit say bass fishing has been downright outstanding—multiple boats are reporting days with 20-30 solid bites, though size is mixed. Biggest bass this week tipped the scales just over six pounds, caught off a rocky stretch near Cross Bayou using a vibrating jig and trailer. Crankbaits in shad pattern, classic Texas-rigged worms, and ChatterBaits are delivering consistent action.

Catfish fans, you’re in luck—blue cats have stacked up in the river bends and deeper holes. Cut shad or skipjack is the ticket, with some hefty fish netted by the boat launch at Twelvemile Bayou. Several anglers at Benoit Bayou pulled in limits, with top blues running 10-12 pounds. Night fishing’s still productive for channels on chicken livers or punch bait around structure.

Crappie are starting to stage around submerged brush and dock pilings, especially in protected marinas and the slower stretches near Cross Bayou. Most slabs are getting taken on 1/16-ounce jigs tipped with minnows, usually in 8-12 feet of water just off the drop.

The hot lures this week:

- Shad-colored crankbaits (Strike King Squarebill, Berkley Frittside)

- Z-Man ChatterBaits with white or blue trailers

- Zoom Super Fluke or paddle-tail swimbaits for a subtler approach, most effective near grass beds and wood cover

- Soft plastic worms in watermelon and green pumpkin on shaky heads or Texas rigs

For bait, you can’t go wrong with live shad or nightcrawlers—especially if you’re targeting multi-species or just want enough action to keep the rod bent for the kids.

Now, if you’re looking for a couple hotspots:

- Cross Bayou, right off the main river, has produced solid bass and good stringers of panfish, especially at daybreak.

- Twelvemile Bayou: Deep holes and elbow bends are the place for catfish,

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Red River, Shreveport, October 28, 2025—Artificial Lure here for your morning fishing report.

Sunrise was at 7:10 a.m. and sunset’s coming up at 5:19 p.m., leaving a 10-hour, 9-minute window with crisp, cool fall temps around the high 50s early, climbing to low 70s by midday. Winds stay light out of the northwest, bringing clear skies and that classic autumn bite window. Latest solunar charts from SolunarForecast rate today as “Good,” with major feeding periods from roughly 2:16 to 4:16 a.m. and 2:41 to 4:41 p.m—so morning and mid-afternoon anglers can expect lively fish activity. The moon’s waxing crescent and tidal influences are mild, keeping flows steady—the Red is running just under normal pool, so bottom structure and riprap points are prime targets.

Recent catches have kept spirits high across the Shreveport stretch. According to the Red River, Shreveport Daily Fishing Report for mid-October, largemouth bass are hitting well on topwater early, especially near grass breaks and submerged timber. Area guides report regular limits of solid 2-to-3 pounders landed on buzzbaits at first light, with bigger bass falling for white and chartreuse chatterbaits by mid-morning. Squarebill crankbaits in craw and shad patterns are also producing in pockets off the main river when shad are present.

Catfish action’s been steady, with anglers hauling in channel and blue cats—most running 1 to 4 pounds, but the occasional ten-pounder shows up from deeper ledges and river bends using cut shad or commercial stink bait on Carolina rigs. Crappie are beginning to stage along brush and pilings, responding best to small jigs tipped with minnows, particularly as water temps continue to drop night after night.

Best lures for bass today are popping topwaters (like Whopper Ploppers and frogs) for the early bite, moving to spinning or vibrating jigs and shallow-running squarebills as the sun rises. Try white, chartreuse, or red craw colors—reports from Major League Fishing echo the success of the 1.5 squarebill and 3/8-ounce ChatterBait for cranking through laydowns and weed edges, matching up nicely with local guide recommendations. For crappie, use 1/16-ounce pink and chartreuse jigs; for cats, fresh-cut shad or punch bait on a slip rig works best.

No tidal swing on the Red today means localized current is the ticket—look for hot spots like Cross Bayou (just upstream of downtown, notorious for productive bass breaks), and the oxbows between the port and Twelvemile Bayou, which have been coughing up mixed bags of bass and panfish all week. Old river bends near Bickham Bayou also continue to produce, especially as baitfish move shallow at dusk.

Remember, forward-facing sonar is legal in local tournaments, but most pros pay off big by sticking to classic techniques—pitching jigs and working reaction baits off visible stumps and brush piles.

So recap: sunrise 7:10, sunset 5:19, fall temps, steady wind, and great fish activity in the afternoon. Bass are solid on topw

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Artificial Lure coming at you with your Red River, Shreveport area fishing report for Monday, October 27th, 2025. Let’s get you set for a classic north Louisiana fall day on the water.

Weather this morning is starting off sticky—low 70s at sunrise, heavy air hanging in pockets of river fog. It’s mostly cloudy early, but the sun’ll burn through as we get on toward midday, climbing to the mid 90s by afternoon. Winds are light and variable, picking up just a tick from the east around 5 mph later today. Only a slim shot at a stray shower, so plan for sun, clouds, and that good old southern humidity according to the National Weather Service.

Today’s sunrise hit just after 7:20 AM, and sunset’s coming a little before 6:30 PM. We’re on a waxing crescent moon, and major bite windows are lining up early, 3:40–5:40 AM, then again this afternoon, 4:05–6:05 PM. There’s a minor feed around noon, too, so if you’re mid-river for lunch, don’t put down the rod. According to FishingReminder, these crepuscular periods and tide changes should turn up those hungry fish.

Up and down the Red this weekend there was steady action on the water. From Cross Bayou up past Twelvemile and Benoit Bayou, the bream bite was on first light with live worms and crickets under a cork. Crappie fishermen working tight jigs in shaded bends near timber scored best mid-morning, with several limits reported at Anderson Island and near the Cross Lake spillway. Black/chartreuse or blue ice jigs in the 1/16 oz size seemed to produce best—you want that smaller profile as water’s still warm and clear.

Bass action’s heating up at dawn near structure and current. White/chartreuse spinnerbaits, medium-diving crankbaits in shad colors, and wacky-rigged green pumpkin worms are all turning up good-sized largemouths. Biffle bugs and black/blue jigs flipped around brush and docks near Twelvemile are bringing in the bigger fish. If you’re after a topwater fix, those old-school buzzbaits and frogs are scoring just at first light up at Harts Island.

Catfish are still strong on the Red—try cut shad or chicken livers off deeper outside bends around Johnsons Arm. Gar are stacking up in the warmer, stiller backwaters, and if you’re looking for a tug, a fresh cut bait chunk is the ticket.

For hotspots, target Cross Bayou close to Shreveport for bass and bluegill in the early hours—especially around the woody debris at the bayou mouth. Anderson Island and Benoit Bayou have been crappie magnets for folks jigging deep brush. If you want elbow room and a shot at bigger fish, try up toward Middle Bayou or Mahlin Bayou just outside the main current.

Best advice for today: bring plenty of water, fish the feeds, stick to the shade mid-day, and match those baits to the baitfish you see. Don’t sleep on the evening bite either—it’s a surefire window for both bass and cats.

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Artificial Lure reporting from the banks of the Red River on a crisp fall morning, October 26, 2025, right here in Shreveport. Y’all, we’re coming off a new moon with zero nighttime illumination, which means fish have been laying low and are fired up to feed as daylight breaks.

Sunrise rolled in at 7:34 AM, with sunset expected at 6:22 PM. We’ve got a cool front sitting over northwest Louisiana: skies are clear, temps starting in the mid-50s, climbing into the upper 60s by midafternoon, and barely a lick of wind. Conditions are just about perfect for all-day casting, especially early and late[11]. According to local solunar calendars, the primary bite windows hit from 8:10 to 9:10 AM, again from 12:40 to 2:40 PM, and just before dusk from 6:04 to 7:04 PM. If you want to hit it hard, plan your casts around those times[1][11]. Tidal influence isn’t a major factor here, but river currents will run moderately thanks to steady upstream rains earlier in the week.

The Red River’s fall fishing bite is in full swing. Catfish and crappie are showing up in solid numbers. Channel and blue catfish up to eight pounds are being caught on chicken liver and cut shad near deeper holes and around submerged timber along mouth of Cross Bayou and Middle Bayou. Crappie are stacking around brush piles and dock pilings, with local anglers taking home near limits, especially using live minnows and chartreuse jigs[4]. Largemouth bass are grouped up near rocks and structure; topwater bites are solid right after sunrise, then transition to crankbaits, spinnerbaits, or soft-plastic creature baits in watermelon or green pumpkin as the sun gets higher.

Recent catches? Last week a handful of locals filled coolers with slabs of crappie and had some healthy blue cats. There’s talk of a couple five-pound bass brought in from the main river channel by folks working swim jigs in the afternoon. Reports are the bite picks up big time when water temps dip below 70 and baitfish bunch up.

Best lures right now:

- For bass: Buzzbaits and poppers at first light, then switch to black/blue jigs, Texas-rigged worms, and shallow-running crankbaits.

- For crappie: 1/16 oz. chartreuse jigs tipped with live minnows.

- For catfish: Cut shad and chicken liver are the go-to baits.

If you want bonus action, folks are targeting bream on nightcrawlers or small beetle spins around bank grass.

A couple local hotspots worth a visit:

- **Benoit Bayou:** Awesome for crappie and catfish. Fish near submerged logs or tie up on one of the pilings.

- **Cross Bayou:** Early-morning bass with topwaters right near the points, and plenty of cats lurking in cut banks.

- If bank fishing, try the north side eddies off Twelvemile Bayou just after sunrise—great for mixed bag bites[1].

With river levels stable, the bite is consistent. Just don’t forget to check those local limits and size regs before you pack up. Whether you’re pitching jigs for panfish or dropping stinkbait for blues, this is prime time to hit Red

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Artificial Lure here, bringing you the Red River fishing report for Shreveport and surrounds on Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

We’ve got excellent conditions setting up for anglers today. We’re coming off a week of stable fall weather, and according to the Red River Parish Journal, today looks to hold partly cloudy skies with a high topping out at 82°F. Winds are light out of the southeast at 5 to 10 mph, so boaters and bank fishermen alike shouldn’t run into much trouble. Sunrise hit at 7:22 a.m. and sunset will be at 6:33 p.m., giving us a nice stretch of daylight on the water.

Though Red River isn’t tidal, water tends to run a little higher this time of year as we see some fall rains upstream, but it's far from flood stage and clarity is decent. These are prime conditions for both bank and boat anglers looking to cash in on a classic Louisiana fall bite.

Catfish action is heating up big time. As Louisiana Sportsman points out, November brings some of the best bank catfishing of the year, and we’re already seeing those fish pushing into shallow shoreline structure. Bank anglers on the Red around Shreveport have been hauling in nice blue cats and chunky channel cats—multiple catches over 10 pounds are being reported, with occasional hefty blues breaking the 25-pound mark. Folks near the Clyde Fant Parkway and the north boat launch are seeing steady action.

The key: fresh cut bait, like shad or skipjack, rigged on a slip sinker or Carolina rig. If you can get your hands on live bluegill or bullhead, toss those at submerged logs and rock piles, especially if you want a shot at a big flathead. Chicken liver, toughened up in the fridge the night before, has also brought in fish for bank and dock anglers.

Bass are still active, especially in current breaks and deep outside bends. The early morning bite, right around sun-up, is your ticket to landing a solid largemouth. Locals are doing well pulling squarebill crankbaits, black and blue jigs, and dark-colored creature baits, flipping them right to log jams or laydowns. If you’re after numbers, try a trick worm on a shaky head to pick off more finicky fish holding right on the bottom.

Crappie action is improving as water temps cool. Brush piles in backwater oxbows and along old barge tie-offs are holding slabs suspended 8 to 12 feet down. Minnows and small tube jigs in electric chicken or chartreuse are the top choices.

For those thinking about a mess of fish for the fryer, don’t overlook bream and white perch. Worms, crickets, or even small jigs under a cork around boat docks and protected cuts are pulling in nice mixed buckets.

Hot spots for today:

- **Clyde Fant Parkway North Launch**—consistent catfish catches, plenty of bank access.

- **Shreveport’s Stoner Avenue Boat Launch Area**—great all-around action for bass and panfish, not to mention easy in-and-out for folks with a jon boat.

- If you want to get off the beaten path, try the mouth of Cross Bayou near where it dumps into the main Re

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Artificial Lure here with your Red River, Shreveport fishing report for Friday, October 24, 2025. Fall’s fully set in, the mornings are crisp, and the river is primed for action. Today’s going to start out with a sunrise at 7:18 AM and we’ll fish daylight till sunset at 6:35 PM. Weather’s in our favor—expect cool temps in the upper 50s kicking off the day and warming up to the upper 70s by afternoon. Light winds and mostly clear skies, so you won’t be fighting the elements, just the fish.

For those of you planning on timing the bite, today’s solunar tables show a solid morning window with major activity running 7:26 to 9:26 AM. Your second bite window hits in the evening, 7:52 to 9:52 PM, but most folks will be off the water by dark. The moon’s sitting at about 36% waning crescent, which usually means the fish are a bit more eager—watch for that mid-morning pop. Note there’s minimal tidal swing on the Red River proper, but lock and dam operations can cause current shifts, so it pays to keep an eye out mid- to late-morning as barge traffic stirs things up.

Recent action’s been strong. Local reports from the Red River Shreveport Daily Fishing Report show fall bass biting well, especially around rocky banks and main river points. Crappie catches have picked up in the oxbows and around submerged timber. Catfish are still steady for those setting lines deeper along channel edges. Last week, a couple of 4- to 5-pound largemouths came out of the deeper holes near Stoner Avenue, and one group loaded up on crappie slabs north of the I-220 bridge, pulling in limits before noon.

For the tackle box—bass are chasing shad, so tie on a white or chartreuse spinnerbait for the stained water, or try a medium-diving crankbait with gold or sexy shad patterns. If you’re flipping wood or brush, go with a Texas-rigged creature bait in black/blue or watermelon seed. Crappie are suspended about 8–12 feet over brush; hit them with small minnows or white/blue feather jigs. Catfish are taking fresh-cut shad and commercial stink baits just upriver from boat launches and at the mouth of Cross Bayou.

Hot spots? You can’t go wrong working the riprap banks and creek mouths near the Stoner Boat Launch early, then drifting toward the Red River South Marina if you want consistent catches—especially for crappie. Veteran locals are anchoring up below the old railroad bridge at Clyde Fant for blues and channel cat.

Remember, October on the river means keep an eye on boat traffic—there’s plenty of tournament and weekend warriors out here. If you’re bank fishing, check out the pocket water near the old city park for a chance at both bass and panfish.

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