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Toledo Bend Reservoir fishing conditions · Louisiana

Today, 10 am–6 pmLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 68.

Log a trip here
Right now: 58 for largemouth bass, marginalTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Largemouth bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 582 am
  2. 58
  3. 58
  4. 585 am
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 588 am
  8. 58
  9. 68
  10. 6811 am
  11. 68
  12. 68
  13. 682 pm
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 685 pm
  17. 58
  18. 58
  19. 588 pm
  20. 58
  21. 58
  22. 5811 pm
  23. 58Tue
  24. 58
  25. 582 am
  26. 58
  27. 58
  28. 585 am
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 588 am
  32. 58
  33. 58
  34. 6811 am
  35. 68
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
0 mph

From the

Light
Dark

Sunrise 7:25 am

Sky
Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
57°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
100% lit

Full

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Louisiana non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Largemouth Bass

Largemouth bass

Micropterus salmoides

68MarginalToday, 10 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Largemouth bass bite in 55–85° water, best near 72°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

10 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Louisiana statewide: 10 black bass a day, no minimum. Toledo Bend and the Sabine above it are 14" on largemouth and 8 a day, the same as the Texas side.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Louisiana non-tidal

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on largemouth bass

Crappie

Crappie

Pomoxis spp.

68MarginalToday, 10 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Crappie bite in 50–80° water, best near 65°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

50 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Louisiana statewide: 50 crappie a day, no minimum. Toledo Bend is 25 a day (100 in possession).

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Louisiana non-tidal

Season here: Nov–Apr, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on crappie

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

68MarginalToday, 10 am–6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Channel catfish bite in 60–85° water, best near 75°.

Why

Light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

11" minimum · 100 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Louisiana statewide: channel catfish 11" minimum (blue 12", flathead 14"), 100 catfish a day combined. Toledo Bend, Caddo Lake and the Sabine have no minimum on blue and channel catfish and allow 50 a day, no more than 5 over 30".

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Louisiana non-tidal

Season here: Year-round, estimated from local air temperature, 2023–2025; there is no water gauge here. More on channel catfish

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.25 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunrise today7:25 am
  • Sunset today6:32 pm
  • MoonFull, 100% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 7:30 am–8:30 am
  • Major solunarToday 12:10 pm–2:10 pm
  • Minor solunarTonight 6:10 pm–7:10 pm

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

A 185,000-acre Sabine River impoundment on the Louisiana–Texas line — one of the largest reservoirs in the South and a perennial top-ranked bass lake. Trophy largemouth bass relate to the timber, ledges, and grass; crappie ("sac-a-lait") and channel catfish fill out the catch. Public ramps line both shores.

Louisiana and Texas use the same Toledo Bend limits: 14" minimum on largemouth, 8 black bass a day; crappie 25 a day; blue and channel catfish 50 a day, no more than 5 over 30".

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Sam Rayburn Reservoir23 mi · TexasBest today 9 am–6 pm
68Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Toledo Bend Reservoir?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Toledo Bend Reservoir you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Toledo Bend Reservoir?

Toledo Bend Reservoir is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Toledo Bend Reservoir?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Toledo Bend Reservoir against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Toledo Bend Reservoir have?

Toledo Bend Reservoir has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Louisiana and Texas use the same Toledo Bend limits: 14" minimum on largemouth, 8 black bass a day; crappie 25 a day; blue and channel catfish 50 a day, no more than 5 over 30".

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Toledo Bend Reservoir?

state agency regulations apply at Toledo Bend Reservoir. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Toledo Bend Reservoir tidal water?

No. Toledo Bend Reservoir is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.