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  • Reel In the Reds Red River Shreveport Fishing Report - May 23, 2025

    Reel In the Reds Red River Shreveport Fishing Report - May 23, 2025
    May 23 2025
    Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Red River Shreveport fishing report for this beautiful Friday morning, May 23, 2025.

    The weather today is looking mighty fine with temps expected to reach about 80°F under partly cloudy skies. We've got gentle winds at 6-10 mph, making for some real nice fishing conditions. Sunrise was at 6:42 AM and sunset will be around 8:03 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight to land those lunkers.

    Let me tell you, the bite has been absolutely phenomenal this past week! Bass fishing continues to be excellent with multiple catches in the 3-5 pound range being reported daily. They're hitting Texas-rigged worms and Carolina rigs in that 8-14 foot depth range, especially around ledges and submerged timber. If you're looking to hook into some big ones, focus on those depth changes and structure.

    White bass are schooling up nicely in the main river and deeper cuts. Folks have been having great success with small inline spinners and jigging spoons. For these fighters, try early morning or late afternoon when they're most active.

    Crappie fishing remains steady as they transition between shallow and deep water. Minnows under corks at 4-12 feet around trees have been the ticket, with many starting to move toward deeper brush piles as the water warms.

    Catfish action has been heating up too, with some nice channels and blues being caught on cut bait and prepared stink baits along the deeper river channels.

    For you trout enthusiasts, the Red River Hatchery Pond was stocked on May 12 with 400 catchable-size rainbow trout, but remember that's only open to youngsters 11 and under or seniors 65 and older.

    Current water flow is running around 110 cubic-feet-per-second, which is slightly higher than last week but still good for fishing. Water clarity is decent in most areas, with slight staining in the main channel.

    For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the area around the Highway 71 bridge where there's been consistent action on bass and cats. Another good bet is the backwater area near Willis-Knighton where crappie have been stacking up around the submerged brush.

    For bait, live minnows are working wonders for crappie, while nightcrawlers and cut shad are your best bet for catfish. Bass are hitting plastic worms in watermelon red and junebug colors, along with chartreuse and white spinnerbaits.

    The locals have been saying that fishing early morning or late evening has been most productive, so plan accordingly.

    That's all for today, folks. Get out there and wet a line - the fish are biting! This is Artificial Lure signing off and wishing y'all tight lines and full stringers!
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  • Red River Fishing Report: Superb Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Action Near Shreveport

    Red River Fishing Report: Superb Bass, Crappie, and Catfish Action Near Shreveport
    May 21 2025
    Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today's fishing report for the Red River around Shreveport, Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

    We're looking at another beautiful day on the water with clear skies and temperatures expected to reach around 80 degrees by midday. Light breeze continuing out of the south at 5-8 mph, making for nice ripple on the water without messing with your casting. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM and sunset will be at 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to fill your livewell.

    Water levels on the main river have been holding steady around 14.5 feet for the past week. The water clarity is still running slightly stained, especially after that little rain we had Monday, but visibility is about 2 feet which is just right for triggering those aggressive strikes. Water temps have climbed into the upper 60s, putting the fish in a perfect feeding pattern.

    Bass fishing has been flat-out phenomenal this past week with several 5-pounders and even a couple of 7-pound lunkers coming in. Those post-spawn females are hungry and hitting hard. Texas-rigged plastics in black/blue and watermelon seed continue to produce, especially off those main river ledges. Crankbaits in shad patterns are working great on the sandbars, and topwater action has been heating up in the early mornings.

    Crappie fishing has picked up considerably since my report last Friday. The paper-mouths are schooling around brush piles and bridge pilings. Minnows suspended at 8-10 feet are doing the trick, and small jigs in white or chartreuse are proving effective as well.

    Catfish are starting to move into their summer patterns. Folks are having good luck using cut bait and chicken liver, particularly in the deeper holes and around structure.

    For hot spots, y'all need to check out the area around the Highway 71 bridge - that's been producing consistently good numbers. The backwater near Stoner Creek has been yielding some monster bass in the early mornings. And don't overlook those timber lines off the main channel about a mile north of the port - several 4-pound bass came from there yesterday.

    The bankside anglers are doing well too, especially at the public access points near the casino, where some decent catfish have been pulled in on stink bait.

    Remember, with these warming temps, the fish are getting more active earlier in the day, so getting out at dawn will give you your best shot at a trophy catch.

    So grab your tackle, put on some sunscreen, and get out on the water. The fishing's too good to be sitting at home! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all, and I'll catch you next time.
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  • Fishin' Report for Shreveport's Red River - Booming Bass, Schooling Whites, and Catfish Aplenty

    Fishin' Report for Shreveport's Red River - Booming Bass, Schooling Whites, and Catfish Aplenty
    May 19 2025
    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!
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  • "Red River Shreveport Fishing Report: Spring Delight and Lively Bites Await Anglers"

    "Red River Shreveport Fishing Report: Spring Delight and Lively Bites Await Anglers"
    May 18 2025
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Red River Shreveport fishing report for May 18, 2025. The conditions are shaping up for another stellar day on the water, so grab your rods and let’s dive in.

    First light hit at 6:48 AM today and sunset will be right around 7:49 PM, so you have a lengthy window to work every spot. Weather has been a true spring delight: clear skies, highs topping out at about 78 degrees, and a gentle southern breeze at 5 to 8 miles an hour. The river’s sitting steady near fourteen and a half feet with just a bit of stain—perfect for keeping those fish frisky and feeding. Water temps are holding in the 60s, which is keeping the post-spawn bite nice and lively[2][3].

    Bass fishing is still stealing the show. Most fish are coming in between three and five pounds, especially from main river ledges, sandbars, timber, and backwaters. Texas-rigged worms and Carolina rigs in black and blue or watermelon seed have been the real deal. Don’t overlook Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns—those have been putting a pile of bass in the boat this week, especially when fishing along rock jetties or working that moving current. When the fish are hugging the grass lines, soft jerkbaits like a Shadick have been hot[2][3].

    Crappie are stacking up near brush piles and submerged timber in the deeper cuts. Jigs tipped with minnows are your best bet right now. The bite’s not as fast as a couple weeks ago, but fish up to a pound and a half are coming in for patient anglers.

    If you’re after white bass, the schools are holding up in the main river and the deeper cuts. Try small inline spinners or jigging spoons for easy limits—some folks have been reporting full stringers in under an hour[3].

    Catfish action is excellent, especially in that three to ten foot range. Cut shad and punch bait continue to haul in channel and blue cats in good numbers. The bite is steady both from the bank and the boat[3].

    A couple hot spots you’ll want to check are the old lock and dam just upstream of downtown—great for bass and cats—and the sandbars around Stoner Avenue Landing, which have produced solid stringers all week.

    In summary, the Red River’s fishing as good as it gets for May: warm water, steady levels, and active fish across the board. Top lures today are Texas-rigged soft plastics, Bandit crankbaits, and spinnerbaits for bass, small jigs for crappie, and cut shad for cats. Good luck out there and tight lines, folks[2][3].
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  • Shreveport Red River Fishing Report: Steady Bite, Ideal Conditions for Anglers

    Shreveport Red River Fishing Report: Steady Bite, Ideal Conditions for Anglers
    May 17 2025
    Morning yall this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Red River fishing report for the Shreveport area on this fine Saturday May 17 2025. If youre itching to wet a line the river is treating anglers right with steady water at about 14 feet and that classic stained look that gets the fish feeding. The weather is cooperating with a springtime feel highs around 75 degrees and mostly clear skies. Winds are light so both boaters and shore anglers have no trouble getting to their favorite spots. Sunrise was at 6 50 AM and you have until 7 47 PM for sunset giving us a good long day of fishing.

    Water temps are running 60 to 65 degrees and with spawning in full swing fish activity is hot especially for largemouth bass and crappie. The stained water is making the bass feel comfortable and theyre biting well around the sandbars rock jetties and backwater coves. Plenty of anglers are reporting hefty bass and crappie stringers this week. Crappie are stacked up near brush and structure with both numbers and size impressing local folks.

    As for tackle heres whats working Bandit 200 crankbaits in shad or chartreuse have been a favorite for bass especially around current breaks and jetties. Dont sleep on Texas rigged creature baits in black and blue flake or a soft jerkbait like a Shadick along grass lines and timber. For crappie small tube jigs or minnows are still getting the job done especially in the early morning and late evening hours.

    Catfish are still running steady too especially in the deeper holes and along the channel edges. Cut shad nightcrawlers and chicken liver are the top baits for them right now.

    Hot spots you should check out today include the backwater sloughs around Hamel Memorial Park for crappie and bass and the rock jetties just south of the downtown boat launch. Both have seen plenty of action this week according to the local crews.

    If youre thinking about timing your trip the bite has been best early morning right after sunrise and again around sunset. With the river steady and weather stable expect good fishing all through the weekend.

    Thats your Red River rundown from Artificial Lure Stay safe watch your footing on those muddy banks and tight lines to all yall out there on the water today
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  • Red River Fishing Report: Stellar Conditions for Bass, Crappie, and More

    Red River Fishing Report: Stellar Conditions for Bass, Crappie, and More
    May 16 2025
    Morning folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you today’s fishing report for the Red River around Shreveport, Friday, May 16, 2025. Conditions are shaping up for another dynamite day on the water.

    Sunrise hit at 6:48 AM and sunset will wrap the evening up at 7:49 PM, so you’ve got plenty of daylight to try your luck. We’re looking at clear skies with temperatures climbing up to 78 degrees, and a light breeze out of the south at 5-8 mph. Water level on the main river is steady, right around 14 and a half feet, and the water is running just a little stained but nothing to worry about. Water temps are sitting in the 60s, which means fish are staying plenty active and the post-spawn bite is solid[2][3].

    Bass fishing continues to steal the show with lots of 3- to 5-pounders coming in, especially off those main river ledges, sandbars, and the old timber. Texas-rigged worms and Carolina rigs are still the go-to, especially in black and blue or watermelon seed. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse patterns have been hot, and don’t sleep on soft jerkbaits like a Shadick when the fish are tight to grass lines[2][3].

    White bass are schooled up nicely in the deeper cuts and main river, mostly hitting small inline spinners and jigging spoons early and late in the day. The action’s best at first light or just before dark, so plan your runs accordingly. Remember, when you see the birds working the surface, you’re in the right place[2][3].

    Crappie fishing is steady, with fish moving from shallow spawning beds out to brush piles and trees in 4 to 12 feet. Live minnows under a cork are tough to beat, but small jigs will get bit as well, especially around the submerged timber or brush piles near deeper water[2][3].

    Catfish are working the river edges and drop-offs, and fresh-cut shad or chicken livers will do the trick. With the steady water, they should be cruising the main channel edges and any creek inflows.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, the old oxbows above the I-220 bridge and the timber near the Stoner Avenue launch have been producing consistently. The flats below the downtown stretch are good too, especially if you want to chase schooling white bass.

    Final tip, don’t overlook the bite in the late afternoon when the water’s warmed up. Bring your sunscreen, your favorite bait, and get ready to reel in a mess of fish. Tight lines and good luck from Artificial Lure.
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  • Red River Shreveport Fishing Report - Lunkers, Schooling White Bass, and Spawning Catfish

    Red River Shreveport Fishing Report - Lunkers, Schooling White Bass, and Spawning Catfish
    May 14 2025
    Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Red River Shreveport fishing report for this beautiful Wednesday morning, May 14, 2025.

    The weather today is looking mighty fine with temperatures expected to reach around 80°F, a slight uptick from last week. We've got gentle winds at 6-10 mph and partly cloudy skies making for near-perfect fishing conditions. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM and sunset will be at 7:52 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

    Let me tell you, the fish have been biting something fierce these past several days! Bass fishing remains excellent, following the trends we saw last week. Folks are still hauling in multiple catches in the 3-5 pound range, with a few lunkers over 6 pounds reported near the old timber sections. They're still hitting Texas-rigged worms and Carolina rigs in that 8-14 foot depth range. I'd recommend focusing on ledges, humps, and submerged timber. Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad patterns have been working wonders too.

    The white bass schooling has intensified in the main river channels. Small inline spinners and jigging spoons are your best bet, especially during early morning or late afternoon feeding times.

    Crappie fishing has steadied since last week's report. They've mostly finished spawning and are transitioning to deeper brush piles. Minnows under corks at 4-12 feet around trees are still producing, but try moving to the deeper brush piles if the action slows.

    Catfish are on absolute fire right now! Cut shad or punch bait in 3-10 feet of water is filling coolers. They're spawning heavily, making this prime time for catfishing.

    Water levels are holding steady at about 14.4 feet, and the water's got that nice stain to it that keeps the fish active and comfortable. Current water temps are hovering around 72-74°F.

    For hot spots, I'd recommend trying the backwater areas near Twelve Mile Bayou where some monster bass have been pulled out lately. The rock jetties near Lock and Dam 5 have been particularly productive for white bass. For crappie, Arthur Ray Teague parkway area has been yielding consistent results.

    Remember to bring plenty of water and sunscreen as we're getting into those warmer days. And as my daddy always said, "A bad day fishing still beats a good day working!"

    Until next time, this is Artificial Lure signing off. Good luck and tight lines, y'all!
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  • Red River Shreveport Fishing Report: Prolific Catches Across the Board

    Red River Shreveport Fishing Report: Prolific Catches Across the Board
    May 12 2025
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Red River Shreveport fishing report for Monday, May 12, 2025.

    We’re waking up to beautiful conditions today. Weather is clear, temperatures are heading for a high around 78 degrees, and we’ve got a comfortable light wind out of the east at 5 to 8 miles per hour. Sunrise was at 6:48 this morning and you’ll have good light until sunset at 7:49 tonight, so there’s plenty of prime time to wet a line out there.

    The river’s sitting steady around 14 feet, stained just enough to keep those fish feeling secure and active. Recent days have seen some fantastic action across the board. Bass anglers are having a banner run, with good numbers and size, lots of catches in the 3 to 5 pound range. Texas-rigged worms and Carolina rigs are producing best in that 8 to 14 foot depth, particularly off ledges, around old timber, and creek mouths. I’d stick with natural colors like green pumpkin and watermelon right now as the water’s got a little color to it.

    White bass are schooling up strong in the main river and deeper side cuts. Small inline spinners and jigging spoons are working wonders, especially during the early morning and late afternoon feeds. If you’re after fast action, keep your eyes peeled for surface activity and get a spoon in there quick.

    Crappie bite remains steady as they transition from the spawn. A lot of folks are finding them suspended 4 to 12 feet down around trees or near brush piles. Minnows under a cork have been the ticket, but jigs in shad or chartreuse are catching plenty too, especially mid-morning as things warm up a touch.

    Catfish are always reliable on the Red. With the stained water, chicken liver, cut shad, or stink bait along deeper holes and channel swings will put fish in the box. Some nice eating-size blues and channels have been coming in steady, and you never know when you’ll tangle with a big flathead this time of year.

    For hot spots, I’d start at the oxbows near Stoner Avenue and the timber edges by the Port of Shreveport. Those have both been real productive this week. Also, keep in mind the Red River South Marina area; plenty of cover, bait, and fish moving through.

    Overall, fishing is red hot right now. Just keep safety in mind, stay hydrated, and enjoy this stretch of great weather. Good luck out there and tight lines from your buddy, Artificial Lure.

    Bass: Texas-rigged worms, Carolina rigs, 8-14 feet, ledges/timber
    White bass: Inline spinners, jigging spoons, main channel/deep cuts
    Crappie: Minnows under cork, small jigs, 4-12 feet, brush/trees
    Catfish: Chicken liver, cut shad, stink baits, deep holes
    Hot spots: Oxbows at Stoner Ave, Port of Shreveport timber, Red River South Marina area

    Catch ‘em up!
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