Artificial Lure here with your Red River fishing report for Shreveport and surrounding waters, Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
First, let's set the stage: sunrise hit at 7:27 AM, and sunset’s rolling in at 6:34 PM. Today’s weather brought brisk early morning temps in the upper 40s, reaching the mid-60s by afternoon under clearing skies after yesterday’s front. Winds are steady out of the northwest, which has helped water clarity pick up, especially in the river bends and quiet backwaters. According to the NOAA and Coastal Bend Texas Weather, there’s no rain in the forecast, just a good, cool autumn breeze—prime fishing conditions.
Tidal influence is lower here than down in the marsh, but the solunar tables and FishingReminder say best bite windows are right before dawn and again toward dusk, when fish tend to go on the hunt. With post-front conditions, fish are moving shallower early and holding tight to structure as the sun climbs.
Let’s talk activity. October has fired up the Red River and the Shreveport bayous. Largemouth bass are chasing shad on windblown banks and points, especially where deeper channel swings meet shallow flats. Reports from local anglers and Major League Fishing’s regional circuit say bass fishing has been downright outstanding—multiple boats are reporting days with 20-30 solid bites, though size is mixed. Biggest bass this week tipped the scales just over six pounds, caught off a rocky stretch near Cross Bayou using a vibrating jig and trailer. Crankbaits in shad pattern, classic Texas-rigged worms, and ChatterBaits are delivering consistent action.
Catfish fans, you’re in luck—blue cats have stacked up in the river bends and deeper holes. Cut shad or skipjack is the ticket, with some hefty fish netted by the boat launch at Twelvemile Bayou. Several anglers at Benoit Bayou pulled in limits, with top blues running 10-12 pounds. Night fishing’s still productive for channels on chicken livers or punch bait around structure.
Crappie are starting to stage around submerged brush and dock pilings, especially in protected marinas and the slower stretches near Cross Bayou. Most slabs are getting taken on 1/16-ounce jigs tipped with minnows, usually in 8-12 feet of water just off the drop.
The hot lures this week:
- Shad-colored crankbaits (Strike King Squarebill, Berkley Frittside)
- Z-Man ChatterBaits with white or blue trailers
- Zoom Super Fluke or paddle-tail swimbaits for a subtler approach, most effective near grass beds and wood cover
- Soft plastic worms in watermelon and green pumpkin on shaky heads or Texas rigs
For bait, you can’t go wrong with live shad or nightcrawlers—especially if you’re targeting multi-species or just want enough action to keep the rod bent for the kids.
Now, if you’re looking for a couple hotspots:
- Cross Bayou, right off the main river, has produced solid bass and good stringers of panfish, especially at daybreak.
- Twelvemile Bayou: Deep holes and elbow bends are the place for catfish, while scattered brush piles in quieter corners offer up crappie.
- Middle Bayou and the marina stretch toward the river mouth are prime for early fall action, especially around drop-offs and submerged timber.
- Locals speak highly of Benoit Bayou for steady mixed-bag angling—bass, crappie, and even a few bonus red-ear sunfish this week.
Top tip of the day: As water temps cool, fish are stacking up where current meets structure. If you find a spot holding bait, stick with it—recent catches show schools are moving but feeding aggressively for shorter windows. Lighter leaders help on clear, quiet days, and upsize after rains or in muddied water.
That’s all for this morning’s Red River fishing update. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your next on-the-water tip—this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.
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