I ask as someone that has never fished the river here.
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I ask as someone that has never fished the river here.
I don't, but I've been hoping somebody would post something about it aslo
I have been a member for several years and have seen very few posts on the Red River. And most of the ones I have seen are from the Shreveport area if I remember right. By the way, welcome to the forum. I look forward to your posts.
I have fished it some and done well at times. From my experience it is very dependent on river level and water clarity. I have not fished on the river the last two years with the exceptionally high water levels and flooding I have notice that a lot of places silted in during the three periods above flood stage. I plan to go look and maybe try a few spots this year
I do in the spring and summer for the last 30 years. It's a good spot if you put in the time and learn it.
Where do you fish on the river, St. Maurice? Do y'all mostly stay in the oxbows?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mo'nBack
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I fished the oxbows from Bossier City to Coushatta since the lock and dams became operable 20+ years ago. Spring and Summer has always been good, with the exception of the last couple years, when I was unable it to fish due to flooding. I made a scout trip this last fall to my pre flood spots, and they have all changed - All not accessible due to silting in or debris jams. After so many enjoyable and productive years of fishing on the River, it looks like its over for my spots. But, the Dams and Jetties are doing what they were designed to do - the good fishing was Lagniappe!!! I've started fishing Lake Fork since the floods.......drive is longer, but fishing is way better!!
I'd like to know as well as someone in the Bossier area that has never put the boat in the river.
Any tips for Fork for techniques or spots to try? My in-laws are 25 minutes from the lake and I'd love to give it a try for other than bass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pop N Cork
Equip your boat with good electronics (SI and 2D) and look for Brush Piles. They are abundant and easy to find! Also, fish the bridge piers - they are always productive for me......Good LuckQuote:
Originally Posted by Wreck it Relfe
I used to fish every accessible oxbow on the river from Port Lake down to the lock and dam. I fished it all year long. I haven't fished crappie or bass in that area in many years but have been wanting to take a boat ride down there to check out all my old favorite spots. I figured the last two years probably messed up a lot of places, but couldn't say without taking a look. The furthest I've been so far has been from the Teague Parkway launch down to Port Lake. I do a lot of catfishing from the downtown airport to the Jimmy Davis bridge though.
I'm currently running a HDS-9 at the bow and HDS-7 at the console with both downscan and sidescan. I'm not that familiar with the lake and usually launch at the south 154 bridge ramp. I'll try the 154 bridge pilings and search from there I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pop N Cork
I have better luck on the 514 bridge side. You can get a chip of the boat lanes, which is very helpful. I fish the stumps on the south side of Brushy and around Mustang. Just keep an eye on your scan screen while fishing the stumps and you will find some brush piles and fish!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wreck it Relfe
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