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Red River Fishing Report Nov 25, 2025: Expect Debris, Stain, and Mixed Bags After Overnight Storms
Artificial Lure here with your Red River fishing report for November 25, 2025. We’ve got a wild mix of weather and water this week around Shreveport. Flash floods and high winds just rolled through overnight, knocking out power in parts of town and leaving plenty of debris up and down the river—inspectors are out this morning checking for roof and tree damage in neighborhoods like Blanchard, Greenwood, and South Shreveport, so if you’re headed to the water, expect muddy banks and scattered branches from that storm system that packed 60 mph gusts and soaked the region according to local reports.
Sunrise hit at 6:36 AM, sunset at 5:20 PM, and with day length just under 11 hours, be sure to plan your bite window[SolunarForecast.com]. Today’s major fishing times are 5:31 to 7:31 AM, 5:50 to 7:50 PM, and minor activity from 12:48 to 2:48 PM, then again late tonight after 10:52 PM. The moon’s waxing gibbous, which usually perks up fish movement with all that extra night light, but the water levels are up and flows stronger than normal after last night’s storms[FishingReminder.com].
Water temperatures are fluctuating in the low 60s, fog and mist lingering till mid-morning, and humidity’s through the roof. Expect some stain or downright muddy conditions, especially in side bayous and backwaters. There’s still a chance of showers on and off through today, with highs in the upper 60s and light east winds persisting according to the National Weather Service.
Let’s talk fish—Red River’s famous for its mixed bag this time of year. Bass have started sliding into their late fall patterns, keying on shad balls gathering in current breaks. If you’re looking for the best bets, Cross Bayou and Twelvemile Bayou are producing lately, especially after water rises. Locals report largemouth, spotted bass, even a few chunky white bass coming over the gunnels the past week. Catfish bite’s heating up too, especially near deep holes and brush piles where flow’s cleaned up the bottom.
You’ll want to use baits that punch through cover and stand out in murky water. Top-producing lures right now are vibrating jigs—green pumpkin and watermelon for trailers, maybe a chartreuse flash if the water’s extra stained. Crankbaits with a wide wobble like the squarebilled Strike King or a lipless Rat-L-Trap in silver/blue are consistent picks. Soft plastics—particularly a wacky-rigged green pumpkin Senko or a Zoom Baby Brush Hog—are fooling bass around submerged timber and washed-out banks.
For catfish, chicken liver or stink bait is proven, but fresh cut shad swept out of the current is the go-to right now. Bluegill and crappie are holding tight to woody cover—try a small jighead minnow or crappie tube in black/chartreuse.
Your hot spots: right now, Cross Bayou and Twelvemile Bayou are both fishing well, especially early in the day and just before sunset. Middle Bayou’s also producing decent bass, with fish stacked near creek mouths and washed-in debris. Don’t overlook bends below Cross Lake Spillway and structure near Buzzard Island for big cats and late moving bass. As always, check the latest local regulations before heading out, as high water can shift legal boundaries on the fly.
After a busy week of rain and weather changes, the bite is still solid for those able to scout clean water and adapt. Have patience—a lot of fish are hugging cover or riding current seams. Bring a range of tackle and don’t be afraid to mix it up as conditions change.
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