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Toledo Bend Reservoir fishing conditions · Louisiana

Now until 7 pmLargemouth bass

The bite peaks at 82.

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Right now: 82 for largemouth bass, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap 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. 823 pm
  2. 82
  3. 82
  4. 826 pm
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 589 pm
  8. 58
  9. 58
  10. 58Sun
  11. 58
  12. 58
  13. 583 am
  14. 58
  15. 58
  16. 586 am
  17. 58
  18. 68
  19. 689 am
  20. 68
  21. 68
  22. 6812 pm
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 683 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 586 pm
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 589 pm
  32. 58
  33. 58
  34. 58Mon
  35. 58
  36. 58
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Largemouth bass range 55–85°

Wind
5 mph

From the northeast

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:21 pm

Sky
Mostly Cloudy

No rain expected

Air
73°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

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

82Worth the tripNow until 7 pm

Water

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

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

14" minimum · 8 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No largemouth under 14" (spotted bass have no minimum); 8 black bass a day combined.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Toledo Bend Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

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.

82Worth the tripNow until 7 pm

Water

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

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

25 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 25 crappie a day, no minimum.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Toledo Bend Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

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

82Worth the tripNow until 7 pm

Water

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

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–30 ft down.

Keep

50 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum on blue and channel catfish; 50 a day combined, no more than 5 over 30".

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Toledo Bend Reservoir

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

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
  • Barometer30.08 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:21 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:36 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:50 pm–4:50 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:10 pm–12:10 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:40 am–6:40 am

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 now until 7 pm
82Worth the trip

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.