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Crisp December Fishing on the Red River, Shreveport: Bass, Crappie, Cats Biting Strong
Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Red River, Shreveport fishing report for this crisp December 20th mornin'. Weather's lookin' prime out there—National Weather Service says mostly sunny today with highs pushin' lower 70s, south winds 10-15 mph, and overnight lows in the upper 50s. No tides to worry 'bout on this freshwater stretch, but water levels are steady after recent rains. Sunrise was 'round 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 5:15 PM—plenty daylight to wet a line.
Fish are active in early winter mode, schoolin' up in deeper channels and bends. Recent reports from Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and local chatter show solid catches: largemouth bass hittin' 3-6 pounds, crappie slabs up to 2 pounds on brush piles, channel cats stackin' in 10-20 pound hauls, and bluegill plentiful for panfish fans. Bass Pro Tour anglers like Jordan Lee been hammerin' 'em this month with December lunkers on crankbaits and jigs—same patterns hold here.
Best lures? Go with lipless crankbaits in shad colors for roamin' bass schools, football jigs tipped with craw trailers dragged slow on points. For crappie and cats, minnows or shad under slip bobbers shine; live worms or cut bait on bottom rigs for blues and channels. Artificials rule this time—match the hatch with chartreuse or natural hues.
Hit these hot spots: Red River bends near Cross Lake spillway for bass and crappie ambushes, or the cuts around Shreveport's Uncle Bud's catfish mecca—public ramps easy access.
Bundle up early, but it'll warm quick. Tight lines, stay safe!
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