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Red River Shreveport Friday Fishing: Bass, Crappie, and Stripers Bitin' in Perfect 73-Degree Weather
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here on the Red River in Shreveport. It's Friday mornin', February 27th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day to wet a line. National Weather Service says sunny skies with a high near 73, light winds from the north, perfect after that recent chill. Sunrise was at 6:48 AM, sunset 'round 6:12 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. No real tides on the river today, but current's steady from upstream flows, keepin' things movin'.
Fish are active despite winter hangin' on. Red River Shreveport Fishing Report Today notes bass, crappie, catfish, and stripers bit solid as of mid-February, even in the cold—folks pullin' limits from oxbows and launches. Recent catches: largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, slabs of crappie in the 1-2 pound range, channel cats stackin' up 3-8 pounders, and stripers crashin' schools near bends. Activity's pickin' up with warmer water hittin' low 50s.
For lures, go with my favorites: jiggin' spoons or small crankbaits in shad patterns for bass and stripers—work 'em slow off drop-offs. Crappie love tube jigs or minnow-tipped jigs under a bobber. Cats? Cut shad or stinkbait on the bottom. Live bait kings today: shiners for crappie and bass, worms or liver for cats. Gear up light—12-15 lb test, keep it simple.
Hot spots? Hit Stoner Boat Launch for easy access and steady bass/crappie, or paddle into Bishop Point oxbows—those backwaters are gold for slabs and cats right now. Launch early, fish the shade lines.
Y'all stay safe out there, check your lines, and respect the river.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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Fish are active despite winter hangin' on. Red River Shreveport Fishing Report Today notes bass, crappie, catfish, and stripers bit solid as of mid-February, even in the cold—folks pullin' limits from oxbows and launches. Recent catches: largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, slabs of crappie in the 1-2 pound range, channel cats stackin' up 3-8 pounders, and stripers crashin' schools near bends. Activity's pickin' up with warmer water hittin' low 50s.
For lures, go with my favorites: jiggin' spoons or small crankbaits in shad patterns for bass and stripers—work 'em slow off drop-offs. Crappie love tube jigs or minnow-tipped jigs under a bobber. Cats? Cut shad or stinkbait on the bottom. Live bait kings today: shiners for crappie and bass, worms or liver for cats. Gear up light—12-15 lb test, keep it simple.
Hot spots? Hit Stoner Boat Launch for easy access and steady bass/crappie, or paddle into Bishop Point oxbows—those backwaters are gold for slabs and cats right now. Launch early, fish the shade lines.
Y'all stay safe out there, check your lines, and respect the river.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! 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