Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip — July
Your Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip
July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 94°F / Low 76°F2.3" rain · 8 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.
What’s Biting in July
14 species
ExcellentCatfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
ExcellentAlligator Gar
Various
GoodStriped Bass
Trolling · Casting
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
GoodBluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
GoodLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
GoodWhite Bass
Various
GoodBlue Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Drift Fishing
GoodChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodWhite Catfish
Various
GoodBullhead Catfish
Various
GoodFlathead Catfish
Various
FairSpotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
FairCrappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
July Weather in Shreveport
94°F
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
2.3"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days
Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of 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.
What's Biting By Month
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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.
Species Regulations
Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Applies to Blue, Channel, and Flathead catfish, singly or in aggregate.
Alligator Gar
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Anglers are restricted to using hook and line only to harvest alligator gar. Bowfishing is prohibited.
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.
Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass are considered the same species in Louisiana for regulation purposes.