Lunker Bass Program

The Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program is a program designed to return trophy fish back to the wild.

The Toledo Bend Largemouth Bass Lunker Program is one in which a fiberglass replica is given for any fish weighing 10 pounds or more, providing the following rules are met:

1. Fish must weigh a minimum of 10 lbs.
2. Fish must be legally caught in Toledo Bend Reservoir by sporting means; ex. rod and reel, pole and hook. Any fish caught by hand line, set line, net, trap, seine or snagging is not eligible.
3. Fish must be weighed on ASGS approved scales at one of the following locations: Toledo Town and Tackle at intersection LA 191 and LA 6; Pirate's Cove Marina, 1567 Carribean Road, Florien, LA; Huxley Bay Marina, FM 2694, Shelbyville, TX; Newell's Fishing World, 140 Newell Loop, Milam, TX; Pleasure Bend General Store, Fairmont Community south of Six Mile at 113 Pleasure Bend Road, Hemphill, TX; Paradise Point, 648 Paradise Loop, Hemphill, TX, or weighed on certified scales during a fishing tournament held on Toledo Bend Reservoir.

Toledo Town & Tackle: 318-256-5613
Pirate's Cove Marina: 318-565-4467 or Joe at 337-230-7273
Huxley Bay Marina: 936-368-2494
Newell's Fishing World: 409-625-4928 or Gary at 936-332-4399
Pleasure Bend General Store: 409-579-2203
Paradise Point: 409-579-3075

1. Anglers must present their fishing licenses or proof of exemption to the witness at the time of weighing.
2. Angler must agree to release their fish to the weigh station to be released back into the lake alive.
3. A designated witness at one of the above locations must verify and attest to the weight of fish and the live release of fish back into Toledo Bend Reservoir.
4. A fisherman receiving a replica as part of tournament winnings will not be awarded a duplicate replica.

These replicas are always distributed at the McDonald's Big Bass Splash at Cypress Bend Park.

HANDLING TIPS:

* Transfer the fish to a well-aerated livewell or igloo cooler, out of light sunlight.
* Do not hold the fish out of water longer than 30 seconds.
* Go Immediately to an official weigh site to have your fish weighed.
* Always wet your hands before handling the fish. Use both hands; one firmly grasping the lower jaw and the other supporting its weight just behind the belly, or use a knotless, fine mesh, soft net, or plastic weigh bag to transfer the fish.