Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip — October
Your Shreveport, LA Fishing Trip
What’s Biting in October
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FairOctober Weather in Shreveport
Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.
5 Guides Near Shreveport
No guides are based in Shreveport, but these guides operate nearby.
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
Required for ages 16+. Basic freshwater license. Saltwater license additional.
Species Regulations
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.
Anglers are encouraged to harvest blue catfish to help control the population.
No limit or size restrictions on catfish in Louisiana, but check local advisories for consumption.
Only two striped bass in the daily creel may exceed 30 inches total length.