Spring Spawn Alert: Bass, Crappie & Catfish on the Red River This Friday

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here on the mighty Red River around Shreveport. It's Friday mornin', March 13th, 2026, and the river's callin'—clear skies with a light breeze, temps climbin' to the mid-70s by afternoon, perfect for a day on the water. Sunrise hit at 6:45 AM, sunset around 6:30 PM, givin' ya a solid 12 hours of prime light. No real tides up here on the Red, but water levels are steady at about 25 feet on the Shreveport gauge, flowin' gentle after last week's rain. Fish are wakin' up this time of year—spring spawn's kickin' in. Locals report solid catches last week: largemouth bass up to 6 pounds hittin' hard in the shallows, some crappie schools swarmmin' the banks, and channel cats pullin' 10-15 pounders on cut bait. White bass are runnin' too, especially post-front. Folks at the ramps say limits are common if ya work the right spots. For lures, throw **jerkbaits** like a suspending Rapala in shad or craw colors over grass beds—bass can't resist. Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse for windy banks. Crappie love **1/16 oz. jigs** tipped with minnows. Best bait? Live shad or shiners for bass and cats; worms or liver for bottom feeders. Keep it simple, fish slow. Hit these hot spots: Cross Lake spillway for bass ambushin' current, or the Red River bends below the I-20 bridge where cats stack up. Launch early from Hooper's Bait & Tackle ramp. Y'all stay safe, check regs, and wet a line! Thanks for tunin' in, listener—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.