Red River Fishing Report: Spring Bass and Catfish Action in Shreveport

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Red River fishin' report for Sunday, April 26th, right here in Shreveport. Water's runnin' steady around 700-900 CFS from recent dam releases up north, keepin' things movin' good for catfish and bass. No real tides on the river, but solunar charts from FishingReminder show high fish activity today—dawn and dusk are prime, with major bites 2 hours before and after sunrise at 6:45 AM and sunset 'round 7:45 PM.Weather's coolin' off post-front: expect showers early tappin' out to partly cloudy, lows near 50°F overnight, winds light ESE at 5-10 mph. Perfect for bundlin' up and hittin' the water without sweatin' buckets.Fish are wakin' up spring-style. Local reports mirror Louisiana coastal trends—largemouth bass chasin' shad on windblown banks, blue catfish stackin' in deeper bends. Recent catches include solid strings of 3-6 lb bass, channels up to 10 lbs, and some crappie slabs from sloughs. Reds and specks ain't our mainstay, but bull reds cruise points on movin' water. Anglers yesterday pulled limits usin' cut bait for cats and crankbaits for bass.Best lures? Go crankbaits or gold spoons for bass and reds on drop-offs. Finesse worms or paddle tails post-sunup. Live shrimp or cut mullet top the bait list—rig under a bobber or Carolina-style. North winds clearin' water mean lighter leaders, 10-20 lb test.Hot spots: Cross Lake spillway edges for bass at dawn, and Red River bends near Linwood Road for cats—anchor down-current and let bait sweep.Y'all stay safe, check flags if beachin' nearby, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—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/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.