Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip — December

Your Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 44°F1.8" rain · 5 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in December

14 species
Blue CatfishGood
Blue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Spotted BassFair
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishFair
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Channel CatfishFair
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassLow
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
BluegillLow
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White BassLow
White Bass
Various
White CatfishLow
White Catfish
Various
Bullhead CatfishLow
Bullhead Catfish
Various
Flathead CatfishLow
Flathead Catfish
Various
Alligator GarLow
Alligator Gar
Various

December Weather in Shreveport

61°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

5 Guides Near Shreveport

No guides are based in Shreveport, but these guides operate nearby.

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Louisiana Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$9.50
Non-Resident$60
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.

Buy License Online — Louisiana

Species Regulations

Blue Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass
Size Limit:No size limit

In Lake Ouachita and its tributaries, the daily take and possession limit for black bass (largemouth, spotted, smallmouth, and Guadalupe bass, singly or in combination) is 6, only one of which may exceed 17 inches total length.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Special regulations may apply on certain bodies of water; consult the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations.

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