Toledo Bend ranked 4th best bass lake in Central Region

Toledo Bend Lake captured fourth best lake to fish in the Central Region of the U.S. according to BASSMASTER. The process to create the rankings takes about three months to complete. Data is received from state fisheries agencies across the U.S. This information is coupled with catch data collected from dozens of tournament organizations across the country for the past 12 months. After the numbers are crunched, a blue-ribbon panel from the bass fishing industry debates the strength of the lakes, then settle on final rankings.

Central Region standings:
1. Sam Rayburn
2. Mille Lacs, Minnesota
3. Falcon Lake
4. Toledo Bend
5. Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
6. Lake Conroe
7. Lake Lyndon
8. Lake LBJ
9. Lake of the Pines, Arkansas
10. Millwood Lake, Arkansas
11. Ray Roberst
12. Palestine
13. Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees, Oklahoma
14. Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri
15. Lake Dardanelle, Arkansas
16. Bull Shoals Lake, Arkansas
17. Caddo Lake, (Texas/Louisiana)
18. Newton Lake, Illinois
19. Lake Ouachita, Arkansas
20. Lake Oahe, South Dakota
21. Belton Lake
22. Table Rock Lake, (Missouri/Arkansas)
23. Lake Chicot, Arkansas
24. Lake Texoma (Texas/Oklahoma)
25. Lake Fork

Check www.bassmaster.com/news/2018s-best-bass-lakes-revealed for a complete list of the lakes.

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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Toledo Bend Lake Weather Forecast

Monday

Chance Thunderstorms

Hi: 81

Monday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Hi: 84

Tuesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 73

Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Hi: 87

Wednesday Night

Mostly Cloudy

Lo: 74

Thursday

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Hi: 83

Thursday Night

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Lo: 64

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Toledo Bend Lake Water Level (last 30 days)

Water Level on 5/6: 172.79 (+0.79)

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Fishing Report from TPWD (May 1)

GOOD. Water slightly stained; 75 degrees; 0.19 feet above pool. More rain in the forecast so water levels are high and rising. Main lake is clear, but some of the big creeks with the flow are muddy and will take some time to clear up. There is a shad spawn going on in the morning and some afternoons attracting the bass. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and small swimbaits. Once the rises work Texas rigs and wacky worms along edge of the flooded brush. On an overcast day, bass can be caught on topwaters and frogs all day long. Lots of fish, just not many over 4 pounds. Crappie are fair on brush piles and deeper docks using 1/16 ounce jigs with a white or smoke color grub and live bait. Best area has been away from the big flow in the creeks, as crappie do not like the rushing water. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

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