Red River Shreveport Fishing Report: Hot Action for Bass, Crappie, and Catfish

Howdy, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Red River Shreveport fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025. Weather’s treating us just right, with temps starting in the mid-60s this morning and warming up to about 75 degrees by afternoon. Skies are partly cloudy and there’s just a slight breeze, making for perfect conditions whether you’re casting from the bank or cruising in your boat. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM and sunset’s around 7:50 PM, so you’ve got a full day’s light to chase those bites. Water levels are steady near 14 feet, with a slight stain to the water that’s keeping the fish comfortable and on the move[2][3]. Now, let’s talk fish activity. The action’s hot right now, especially for bass. We’re coming to the end of the spawn, and the largemouths are hungry. Look for them along sandbars, rock jetties, and in those backwater pockets. Folks are catching them steady on Bandit 200 series crankbaits, especially those shad and chartreuse colors. Texas-rigged creature baits in black and blue flake are getting plenty of bites too, and soft jerkbaits like Shadicks are solid when worked around grass lines and timber[2][3]. Crappie fishing is holding strong, with catches coming from brush piles and submerged timber—try small jigs in chartreuse or live minnows for the best results. White bass are starting to school up in the main river and the deeper cuts. Small inline spinners and jigging spoons have been putting a bunch of fish in the boat lately[3]. Catfish are also biting well with the water just a touch stained. Cut shad and chicken liver are your go-tos for the bigger blues and channels right now. Early morning and dusk have been the most productive times, especially when fishing near current breaks and under the bridges[1]. If you’re looking for hotspots, don’t miss the stretch near Stoner Avenue Boat Launch, which has been productive for bass and crappie, and the backwaters just south of the downtown Shreveport area continue to offer strong mixed bags. The main river channel and rock jetties below the dam are also producing, especially for white bass and catfish. That’s today’s scoop from Artificial Lure. Grab your favorite crankbait, keep an eye on the cloudy patches, and get out there—the bite won’t wait. Good luck and tight lines, y’all[2][3][1]! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.