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Red River Fishing Report Late Fall Transition Bite Solid at Stoner Boat Launch Bishop Point
Alright, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Red River, Shreveport fishing report. We’re in that late fall transition now, and the bite is solid if you know where to look and what to throw.
Sunrise was just before 7 this morning, and sunset’s around 5:15, so we’ve got short days and cold water. That means fish are slowing down a bit, but they’re still hungry. The weather’s been up and down with fronts, so water clarity’s better on the north wind, but it can get stained after a blow. Dress warm, and don’t expect summer-style action.
On the Red River, bass, white bass and cats are all hitting. The last couple of days, anglers at Stoner Boat Launch and the Bishop Point oxbows have been bringing in some nice mixed bags. Largemouth are chasing shad along the main river channels and around points, especially early and late. White bass are schooling up and chasing bait, and the catfish are stacked in the deeper holes and bends.
For bass, cranks and spinners are working well, especially on the windblown banks. A medium-diving crank in shad or shiner patterns will trigger reaction strikes. After a cold front, slow it down with a finesse worm or a jig. For whites, small silver or gold spoons, inline spinners and small crankbaits are the ticket when they’re on the move.
Cats are hitting hard on cut bait in the deeper river bends. Blue cats are especially active this time of year, and they don’t mind a little stain or cold. Jug lines, trotlines and bottom rigs with cut shad or perch are producing consistent action.
If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, hit Stoner Boat Launch on the Red River. It’s a great access point for working the main river and nearby oxbows. The area around Bishop Point is also producing solid hauls of bass, whites and cats, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
For lures, stick with cranks, spinners and rigs that get down where the fish are. For bait, live shad, cut bait and dead shrimp are all solid choices, especially when the water’s cold and the fish are lethargic.
Best fishing times today are the early morning major window and the late afternoon major window, so plan your trip around those if you can. The moon’s in a waxing phase, and the solunar tables show good activity around dawn and dusk.
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