For anglers heading to the Red River in Shreveport today, November 15, 2024, here’s what you need to know to make the most of your fishing trip. First off, the Red River, being a freshwater river, does not have significant tides to worry about.

Weather-wise, expect a mild day with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s, which is ideal for both bass and catfish fishing. Sunrise today is at around 6:41 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:16 PM.

Fish activity has been picking up as the water levels on the Red River continue to stabilize. Yesterday saw a decent catch of fish, particularly largemouth bass in the 2- to 4-pound range, often found along the sandbars and rock jetties where there is current. Channel catfish up to 10 pounds were also caught, especially around submerged tree stumps and root balls.

For bass, soft plastic lures like curly tail grubs and plastic worms in earth tones are working well. For catfish, using bait such as nightcrawlers, chicken livers, or stink baits near structure like submerged logs or rock jetties can be very effective.

Some hot spots to consider include the rock jetties and sandbars along the river, as well as the deeper holes where catfish tend to congregate. The oxbow lakes off the main river channel are also good spots, especially for crappie.

Given the moon phase and the time of day, the major bite times are expected from around 6:06 AM to 8:06 AM and 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with minor bites expected around 1:35 PM to 3:35 PM and 11:26 PM to 1:26 AM.

Overall, it looks like it's going to be a great day on the water, so grab your gear and head out to the Red River for some excellent fishing.