Winter Storm Fern Hits Shreveport: Tough Fishing, Icy Roads, and Safety Tips for Red River Anglers

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing buddy right here in Shreveport. It's Friday mornin', January 23, 2026, and we're lookin' at a wild one on the Red River. Weather Underground's callin' for Winter Storm Fern to hit hard—freezin' rain, sleet, and snow pilin' up from tonight through Sunday. Expect icy roads and power flickers in Shreveport, with higher ice buildup right here than down in Houston. Dress warm, folks; temps droppin' fast, feels like winter's fist. Sunrise was at 7:12 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM—short days mean fish hunkerin' deep. No tidal pull on the Red today, but that muddy water's risin' slow with the cold front. Fish activity's slowin'—cold stun 'em—but locals report steady crappie and catfish bites from last week. Word from Caddo Parks boat ramps is decent hauls of channel cats up to 5 pounds on cut bait, plus white bass schooled near bends. Bass men say spotted bass chunkin' up, like them big bags on Lay Lake per Major League Fishing, so expect similar here—maybe 3-5 pounders if you probe ledges. Best lures? Jigheads with curly-tail grubs in chartreuse for crappie, or my fave, a shaky head worm in green pumpkin for bass huggin' the bottom. Live bait kings: shiners or worms on a bobber for crappie, chicken liver or shad for cats. Slow your retrieve; they're lethargic in this chill. Hit these hot spots: Red River Lock & Dam #4 for current breaks and cats—launch from Cross Lake South if ramps ice up. Or try the bends near Linwood Road for bass ambushin' jigs. Stay safe, bundle up, and watch for ice on lines. Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—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.