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Winter Bass and Crappie Heat Up on the Red River - February 2026 Fishing Report
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to gal for all things fishin' on the Red River here in Shreveport. It's February 25th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime winter day on the water—sunrise 'round 6:39 AM and sunset at 6:00 PM, per solunar charts for nearby Wisner. Weather's mild with average temps in the low 60s, light winds from the south, perfect for gettin' out early.
No real tides up here on the river, but solunar forecasts show major fishin' peaks from about 3-5 AM and 4-6 PM today—hit those windows for best action. Fish are active in the warming shallows; recent reports from the Red River National Wildlife Refuge trails note good numbers of wood ducks and waterfowl, with bass and crappie bitin' steady. Anglers pulled in limits of largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, white bass schools chasin' shad, and crappie stackin' up in brush—folks say 20-30 fish days ain't uncommon lately.
For lures, go with **jigs** tipped with minnows or curly tails in chartreuse—killer on crappie. **Spinnerbaits** or **soft plastics** like worms in green pumpkin for bass; they're tearin' it up in 5-10 feet. Live bait? Shiners or worms on a bobber for slabs, nightcrawlers for cats.
Hot spots: Check the bends near the Red River National Wildlife Refuge—over 20,000 acres of wetlands with trails leadin' to honey holes full of structure. Or hit the public ramps around Shreveport's Cross Lake spillway for quick access to river runs.
Bundle up, watch for eagles soarin' overhead, and tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
No real tides up here on the river, but solunar forecasts show major fishin' peaks from about 3-5 AM and 4-6 PM today—hit those windows for best action. Fish are active in the warming shallows; recent reports from the Red River National Wildlife Refuge trails note good numbers of wood ducks and waterfowl, with bass and crappie bitin' steady. Anglers pulled in limits of largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, white bass schools chasin' shad, and crappie stackin' up in brush—folks say 20-30 fish days ain't uncommon lately.
For lures, go with **jigs** tipped with minnows or curly tails in chartreuse—killer on crappie. **Spinnerbaits** or **soft plastics** like worms in green pumpkin for bass; they're tearin' it up in 5-10 feet. Live bait? Shiners or worms on a bobber for slabs, nightcrawlers for cats.
Hot spots: Check the bends near the Red River National Wildlife Refuge—over 20,000 acres of wetlands with trails leadin' to honey holes full of structure. Or hit the public ramps around Shreveport's Cross Lake spillway for quick access to river runs.
Bundle up, watch for eagles soarin' overhead, and tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—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