Red River Shreveport Spring Spawn Report: Upper 60s Water, Bass Firing Up

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Red River, Shreveport fishing report for Saturday, April 25th, 2026. Water temps are sittin' pretty in the upper 60s, perfect for gettin' those fish fired up and headin' to the banks for spawnin'—just like the district reports been sayin' lately. Weather's lookin' mild with partly cloudy skies, light winds out of the south at 5-10 mph, highs pushin' 78°F and lows around 62°F. Sunrise at 6:42 AM, sunset 7:48 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. No real tides up here on the river, but solunar peaks hit major from 1:08 PM to 3:08 PM and minor around 7:22 AM to 8:22 AM; time your casts then for best bites. Fish activity's hot right now with warm water wakin' everybody up. Recent catches around Shreveport show largemouth bass hittin' good on shorelines and structure—folks pullin' 3-4 pounders usin' spinnerbaits, crankbaits slow-rolled shallow, or plastics near rip-rap. Channel cats are good on worms, dead chubs, or cut bait off the bottom. Smallmouth and walleye poppin' too, plus some northern pike in weedy spots with spoons or hair jigs. Crappie and white bass schools are active pre-spawn. Best lures: Go with **spinnerbaits** or **crankbaits** for bass in 2-3 feet; finesse worms or soft plastics under poppin' corks for versatility. Top baits—live shrimp, minnows, or cut mullet for cats and reds if you're driftin' bends. Hot spots: Hit the **Cross Lake spillway** for bass and cats huggin' banks, or **Red River bend below Shreveport ramps** where current sweeps prey—structure's loaded. Get out there early or late, keep it slow, and tight lines, folks! Thanks for tunin' in—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.