Thirty-three lunkers registered in the 2017-18

Toledo Bend Lake Association (TBLA) will once again be awarding replicas to anglers at the "Big Bass Splash" at Cypress Bend Park on May 20, 2018.

As of March 29, 2018, 33 lunkers have been registered in the 2017-18 Lunker Year. An increase in lunkers registered is anticipated as TBLA records show that March is the best month to catch a lunker as fish react to rising water temperatures.

Since its inception, over 900 lunkers have been caught and released in Toledo Bend Lake through the Lunker Bass Program. There were 72 lunkers caught and registered during the 2016-17 year, and in 2015-16 a record 139 lunkers were caught and registered in the program.

Photos of the anglers and their lunkers are posted on the Toledo Bend Lunker Bass Program Facebook page. For a complete list of lunkers, along with program rules and handling tips, visit www.toledobendlakeassociation.com/lunker-bass-program.html.

All fish caught and registered through the program are tagged and returned to the Lake to spawn and be caught again. The TBLA Lunker Bass Program is the signature conservation program among many projects sponsored by the Association to meet its mission: "to improve the quality of Toledo Bend Lake and the amenities surrounding it."

Author: Tom Behrens

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]

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FAIR. 90 degrees; 4.00 feet below pool. Water temperatures are back up in the mid to high 80s, and fishing has been tough on the south end of the lake as it continues turning over, with brown bubbles showing up-something that should settle in the next 5-6 days. For now, it’s best to stay north of the bridge. Main lake ridges in 12-18 feet are producing a few bites on Texas rigs and big crankbaits, while creek bends in 3-8 feet are giving up some small fish and keepers on square bills and lipless baits, though not many over 2 pounds. Crappie remain slow on brush piles and natural timber in 16-22 feet, with most caught on live bait rather than jigs. The fall transition keeps getting delayed by the heat, but signs point to a real shift coming next week once the turnover passes. Despite the tough bite, a few big fish have been landed recently, including several in the 9-pound range. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

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