Red River Ready: Shreveport's January Fishing Forecast for Bass, Cats, and More

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Red River 'round Shreveport. It's January 5th, 2026, and we're lookin' at a prime day to wet a line. Sunrise hits at 7:17 AM, sunset 'round 5:23 PM, givin' us a solid 10 hours of daylight per Time.now sun data. Weather's callin' for sunny skies with highs pushin' 69°F from the NWS Shreveport office—perfect for striper and bass to get active without that winter chill bitin' too hard. Solunar tables from solunarforecast.com show today's a "Better++" rated day with major feedin' times from 12:50 PM to 2:50 PM and overnight 12:27 AM to 2:27 AM, minors at 8:09-9:09 AM and 6:24-7:24 PM. New moon phase means fish are cranky and hungry, bitin' steady in these shallows. No tidal pull upriver like down in the delta, but that steady river flow from recent rains is stirrin' 'em up good. Recent catches? Locals report solid hauls of largemouth bass up to 5 pounds, white bass schoolin' heavy, and channel cats hittin' 10-20 pounders on cut bait. Stripers are keyin' in too, with a few 30-inchers boated last week near the bends. Nothin' huge like tournament weights, but consistent action—dozens of keeper bass and a mess of crappie on minnows. Best lures right now: Go with **chartreuse spinnerbaits** or **jigs with curly tails** for bass in 5-10 feet off grass lines. Rat-L-Traps in shad patterns are tearin' it up for whites. Live bait? Threadfin shad or shiner minnows under a bobber for crappie and cats—can't beat 'em when water's clearin' up. Hit these hot spots: Cross Lake spillway for bass stackin' on rocks, or the Red River bend below I-20 bridge where current rips and cats prowl deep holes. Launch early, fish the majors, and you'll fill the livewell. 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.