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Lunker Bass Hunting on the Red River - Artificial Lure's December Fishing Report
**ARTIFICIAL LURE'S RED RIVER FISHING REPORT - MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST, 2025**
Well hey there, folks, Artificial Lure here bringing you this morning's conditions on the Red River up here in Shreveport. It's early December, which means we're heading into prime season for targeting those lunker bass. December through March is absolutely the best time to hunt giant bass, and we're right at the start of it.
Weather-wise this morning, we've got decent conditions to work with. Sunrise is happening around 7:15 AM, so if you're out on the water right now, you've got your golden window. Sunset tonight comes around 5:15 PM, so you've got a solid day to get after them.
**WATER CONDITIONS & FISH ACTIVITY**
The Red River around Shreveport is holding some solid structure this time of year. We're seeing good numbers of largemouth and smallmouth bass moving into deeper holes as the water cools down. The shallower flats are still productive during those warming daylight hours, but don't sleep on the deeper channels—that's where the big girls are hanging out.
**WHAT'S WORKING**
For lures, you can't go wrong with shallow-running crankbaits and jerkbaits in the 3 to 5-foot range during midday. Early morning and late afternoon, throw some topwater if you want some explosive action. Soft plastics—specifically 5-inch worms and crawfish patterns in natural colors—are producing steadily along the structure.
If you're bait fishing, live shad is your go-to. The bass are aggressive right now, and they'll crush a 4 to 6-inch shad worked along any current break you find.
**LOCAL HOTSPOTS**
Head down to the **Cane Island area**—that's been consistent all season. The channels there have excellent depth transitions. Also, don't overlook the **Captain Cane area** if you can get access. Those shallow bayou pockets hold quality fish, especially mid-morning.
Get out there and tight lines, folks! Thanks for tuning in to the report. Make sure you subscribe for more daily updates on your local fisheries.
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