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Shreveport Fishing Report: Crisp Temps, Hungry Bass, Cats & Crappie on the Red River
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Red River right here in Shreveport. It's Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, 8:32 AM, and we're lookin' at a crisp winter day on the water—clear skies with highs in the low 50s, light north breeze at 5-10 mph, perfect for bundlin' up and gettin' after 'em. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, sunset 'round 5:28 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours of daylight to chase bites. No real tides up here on the river, but water levels are steady at about 25 feet on the Red River gauge, flowin' moderate from recent rains.
Fish activity's pickin' up this time of year—bass are schooled in the 45-52 degree water, hittin' aggressive in the shallows early and late. Recent reports from local boys show good numbers: largemouth bass up to 6 pounds, some stripers pushin' 20, channel cats in the 3-8 pound range, and crappie limits daily. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries notes solid catches around bends and points, with hybrids joinin' the fray on windy banks.
Best lures right now? Jerkbaits like the Rapala X-Rap in shad patterns for suspended bass, or a chartreuse spinnerbait for muddy pockets. Switch to a Texas-rigged worm in green pumpkin if they're finicky. For bait, live shad or cut menhaden rules for cats and stripers—thread 'em on a 3/0 circle hook under a slip bobber. Crappie lovin' small minnows or jigs tipped with maggots.
Hot spots? Hit the CFR bend near Cross Lake spillway for bass and whites—deep ledges holdin' 'em. Or try the old pilings under the Texas Street Bridge; current breaks there are gold for cats after dark.
Y'all get out there safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs. Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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Fish activity's pickin' up this time of year—bass are schooled in the 45-52 degree water, hittin' aggressive in the shallows early and late. Recent reports from local boys show good numbers: largemouth bass up to 6 pounds, some stripers pushin' 20, channel cats in the 3-8 pound range, and crappie limits daily. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries notes solid catches around bends and points, with hybrids joinin' the fray on windy banks.
Best lures right now? Jerkbaits like the Rapala X-Rap in shad patterns for suspended bass, or a chartreuse spinnerbait for muddy pockets. Switch to a Texas-rigged worm in green pumpkin if they're finicky. For bait, live shad or cut menhaden rules for cats and stripers—thread 'em on a 3/0 circle hook under a slip bobber. Crappie lovin' small minnows or jigs tipped with maggots.
Hot spots? Hit the CFR bend near Cross Lake spillway for bass and whites—deep ledges holdin' 'em. Or try the old pilings under the Texas Street Bridge; current breaks there are gold for cats after dark.
Y'all get out there safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs. Thanks for tunin' in—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI