Hooking Into Summer's Bounty on the Red River

Artificial Lure here with your June 22, 2025, Red River fishing report for Shreveport and the surrounding stretch. Sunrise hit at 6:15 a.m., with sunset set for 8:15 p.m., giving you a full day of prime summer angling. The weather’s just about perfect today—expect clear skies, gentle southwest breezes at 3-5 mph, and highs climbing into the low 80s. That comfortable barometer, along with steady river levels around 14 feet, has the post-spawn bite blazing all up and down our local pools. No tides to worry about on the Red, just the steady pulse of river life. Water clarity is a bit stained but remains plenty fishable. With water temps in the low 70s, you can expect fish to stay active—especially early and late when the bite is strongest. Main river ledges, backwater sandbars, oxbows, and any stretch with submerged timber or rocky points are all holding solid numbers of bass right now. Largemouth bass action is as good as it gets, with fish ranging from 3 to 8 pounds a regular sight, and even a few double-digit giants landed by folks working that main channel structure and the Highway 1 bridge stretch. The best producers? Texas-rigged worms in black/blue or watermelon seed, Carolina rigs, and don’t leave without Bandit 200 series crankbaits in shad or chartreuse. Chartreuse spinnerbaits and soft jerkbaits like Shadicks have been hot when fish are holding tight to grass and wood. Word from the locals is that dark jigs and shad-pattern crankbaits are also hammering bass, especially around the oxbows and the deeper pools. Catfish are starting their summer feed in the river bends and below Lock & Dam #5. Cut shad, nightcrawlers, and even chicken liver are putting plenty of channels and blues in the boat. Catfishing’s not as wild as May’s prespawn, but action is picking up with the warmer water. Crappie are holding near brush piles and deeper holes—best bets are small jigs or live minnows, especially in the cooler shade of the afternoon. Folks tossing curly-tail grubs near the Red River South Marina are still pulling a few slabs. If you’re new, two of today’s top hot spots: the oxbows near the Highway 1 bridge, and the Red River South Marina area—both are producing steady bites and offer easy access. The river lakes area is also a reliable spot, especially for those who want a chance at big bass without battling the main river current. Remember, Red River fishing is all about adapting to changing conditions, but with today’s setup, you won’t go wrong sticking to the basics and fishing structure. Thanks for tuning in to your Shreveport Red River fishing report, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.