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New Faces Join Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission

Article & photos courtesy of Only In Your State & Jackie Ann

Straddling the Texas and Louisiana border, the Toledo Bend Reservoir is one of the best places for nature lovers to spend the day. This massive man-made lake has some impressive stats: with 1,200 miles of shoreline and a surface area of 185,000 acres, it’s the largest man-made body of water in the south, the fifth-largest in the country, and offers endless hours of fun for outdoor recreation.

Article & Photo courtesy of 64 Parishes

Sunset over Toledo Bend Reservoir.                                                                                ROOM THE AGENCY / ALAMY PHOTO       

Article & photo courtesy of John Dean and Louisiana Sportsman

This 8-pound-plus bass fell for a Carolina-rigged Fluke on Alexandria bass angler Jack Godfrey’s last cast while fishing with John Dean on Toledo Bend.

Article courtesy of Louisiana Sportsman & Don Shoopman

Randy Despino enjoyed an early fishing highlight to the new year during the last week of January, but he expects even more uplifting moments on March 13, the day of the Despino Tire Children’s Miracle Network Bass Tournament at Toledo Bend.

Louisiana Youth Bass Nation Qualifier

Toledo Bend Reservoir

February 5th 2022

Practice day, February 4th, on Toledo Bend greeted 160 high school teams and around 30 Jr Bassmasters with frigid temps, sleet, and even snow. Saturday teams woke up to a 24-degree temperature and brisk wind gusts.

State youth director Tommy Abbott made a last-minute call to allow teams to trailer to launches on the Louisiana side of the lake to avoid potential rough navigation on a lake known for rough conditions.

The first 200 angler event of the Hobie Bass Open Series Anchored by Power-Pole on Toledo Bend is a wrap!

The top 3 anglers are:

Rolando Nandin conquered the field with a 2 day total of 178.5" earning him $10,500!

Cody Henley earned 2nd with a 2 day total of 177.75" worth $5,500!

Michael Mera earned a 3rd Place with 171.25".over both days, worth $3200!

Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) volunteers are making preparations for the 2022 Bass Unlimited – Back-a-Great-Fighter Banquet and Auction.  This event will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at the Cypress Bend Pavilion on Toledo Bend.  Tickets are now available, and you can secure yours by contacting Gaynell Goodeaux at 318-842-7814 or email ned

Article courtesy of HobieBOS.com

Toledo Bend- Amazing we have reached the event cap of 200 angler in record time!

During its Annual Membership Meeting on February 2^nd, the Louisiana Travel Association (LTA) announced the winners of the Louey Awards, which honors and showcases individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to the Louisiana tourism industry.